Turning trash into treasure
Designer Sophie Rowley transforms recycled jeans into denim furniture.
Berlin-based designer Sophie Rowley, who began experimenting with recycled materials as a master’s student at Central Saint Martins, in London, creates the marblelike surfaces of her Bahia Slate Tables from used denim, collected from recycling centers in Germany. She dips the fabric in bioresin (a plastic made from organic compounds) and dries it into a mold to make a sturdy three-dimensional shape. The final table feels more like fabric than plastic. “The exposed surface is jeans, so it has a soft and warm sensation,” says Rowley. (Prices starting at $700, sophierowley.com)
Casamigos Reposado
“I love the taste of this tequila. I look forward to my Friday night Casamigos on the rocks—and my kids look forward to my extra-entertaining bedtime stories. It’s a parenting win-win.” —Sarah Harden, CEO, Hello Sunshine (starting at $25.99, casamigostequila.com)
Memory Foam Pillow
“This pillow is customizable; you can add or remove filling depending on your preference. It’s the best of both worlds: the support of memory foam and the comfort of down.” —Darren Eales, president, Atlanta United ($64.99, coophomegoods.com)
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