Best Sustainable Fashion Gift Under $50: Erica Weiner Jewelry
Erica Weiner Heart Padlock Bracelet ($40)
Could this be the perfect gift? Classically adorable, made from recycled materials and priced a lot lower than it looks, we’re guessing Erica Weiner’s Heart Padlock Bracelet will make it under many a tree this season.
We’ve been following Erica since she first introduced us to shoe clips—she bought a warehouse full of mid-century pieces in perfect condition and marketed them as a way to update your shoes without buying new. (Thereby reducing, reusing and recycling, all in one fell swoop. Genius.)
Now the designer, whose penchant for upcycling is so extreme she once made jewelry out of dentures, is back with a full range of jewelry, from antique, engagement-worthy rings to gorgeous, one-of-a-kind necklaces and bracelets she assembles from vintage components.
Which brings us to the Heart Padlock. According to Erica, these were popular in the late 1800s, when a gentleman would lock the bracelet around his lover’s wrist and take the key with him when leaving on a trip. Charming. This one opens without a key, but can still be a symbol of love—or just super-coolness.
Swag alert! Week of 1.9.12 two lucky newsletter subscribers will each take home a $40 Erica Weiner Heart Padlock bracelet.
Want to give your favorite peeps a piece of your eco-focused mind? Give them the gift of awareness through a piece of sustainable fashion that looks as good as it feels on your conscience. With gifts beginning at under $20, there’s no excuse for not considering organic, upcycled, philanthropic, sustainable or vegan when you’re gifting your friends and family—or yourself.
