Truth be told, I'm not one for making New Year's resolutions—I always find a way to slip up. But for 2021, there is one goal that I'm determined to keep: shop more sustainably. I want to feel good about my wardrobe, and for me, that means doing a little homework on environmentally friendly materials and how things are made. When H&M announced its latest collaboration with the iconic denim brand, Lee, would have sustainability at its core, I knew I had to check it out immediately.
The collab is an ode to the '90's—hello, dreamy, loose wide-leg jeans—with an on-trend, contemporary twist à la H&M. And since COVID-19 has sadly put my days of thrifting on hold, these vintage-inspired pieces are just what my wardrobe needed. Not only are the pieces the exact vibe every fashion girl is going for right now, but it's also H&M's most sustainable collection to date. From the design process and production, all the way down to the recycled boxes used for shipping, the brand has committed to its mission to make this line as eco-conscious as possible. In fact, H&M is even sharing Life Cycle Assessment data on the site to track the water, C02 emissions, and energy impact of all the pieces so customers can see the environmental efforts put into the items they're buying. You could definitely say this is exactly what I was looking for this year. Want to learn about the five specific sustainable details H&M is focusing on, and shop the uber-cute pieces? Keep scrolling.