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With Earth Month on its way, there are several mindfully made collections to know right now including a new collaboration between sustainability-focused jewellery designer Sandy Leong and Gemfields. Read on to get the goods on what’s new in the world of fashion.
Sandy Leong and Gemfields introduce the Sol collection
Photography courtesy of Gemfields
With nearly ten years behind her as a sustainability-focused jewellery designer, Sandy Leong chose to collaborate with gemstone supplier Gemfields on an offering of pieces that are made with “responsibly sourced emeralds, 18 karat recycled gold and conflict-free diamonds,” as noted in a press release. Running the gamut in featuring everything from petite diamond pavé earrings to extravagant cuffs, 10 percent of sales of the Sol collection will go towards benefitting children and education-focused initiatives via the Gemfields Foundation. The assortment goes on sale on World Water Day Monday, March 22 in an effort to raise aw
VICTORIA A Vancouver Island skateboarder is among 12 athletes chosen to be on Canada s first national skateboard team when the sport makes its debut in the Summer Olympic Games. Courtenay s Shay Sandiford is one of eight skateboarders who will be representing Canada in the country s street skateboarding division. Sandiford, 23, is originally from Courtenay and currently lives in Los Angeles, Calif. His previous professional skateboarding work includes sponsorships from Adidas, Diamond Supply Co., Onethirtythree Skate Shop, Plan B Skateboards and more. He joins five other British Columbia skateboarders on Canada s 12-person national team. On behalf of the selected skaters, it is an honor to make it onto Canada’s first ever National Skateboard Team, said Annie Guglia, national team athlete representative in a statement on Feb. 26.