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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Alice Fisher

This week, we love to buy…

Sea change: Ocean Discovery underwear is made from salvaged flotsam and jetsam.
Sea change: Ocean Discovery underwear is made from salvaged flotsam and jetsam.

A brief history of flotsam and jetsam

Finnish brand The Other Danish Guy reckons its new range of pants might just save the world. By using a fabric called Smoothshell, made from salvaged ocean flotsam and jetsam, including discarded fishing nets, they’re helping to clean up the seas, but are also sending a message to the fashion world to use more sustainable materials. Ocean Discovery underwear £30, theotherdanishguy.com

Little gems

In the round: Solange pour Ladurée macaron.
In the round: Solange pour Ladurée macarons.

Ladurée has collaborated with magical jewellery designer Solange Azagury-Partridge to create a box of sweet delights that contains an exclusive chocolate orange “Solangette” macaron. Solange pour Ladurée £21, laduree.fr

Worth a shot

Himalayan salt shots – you fill them with tequila, and down them fast. Hangover not included. Himalayan salt shots £25 for four, root7.com

Open and shut case

Wedgie, a company that supports people in rural Sri Lankan communities, sells doorstops that look like Karl Lagerfeld, David Bowie and Cher – ie doorstops depicting people who are anything but. Wedgies £12.50, couvertureandthegarbstore.com

Putting a stop to open doors: Wedgies.
Putting a stop to open doors: Wedgies.

Baby, you’re the best

Toots sweet: Tootsa babywear.
Toots sweet: Tootsa babywear. Photograph: pr

Ethical British kids brand Tootsa has just launched a babywear collection, all made from 100% organic cotton. We love the graphic bear and owl prints. Tootsa Tots from £19, tootsa.com

Good to go

Fjällräven’s familiar backpack has remained unchanged since 1978. And it’s now been officially classified as a piece of art by the Swedish Society of Arts and Crafts. To celebrate, it has jazzed up the webbing, which is rather nice. Fjällräven Kånken £75, urbanoutfitters.com

Get a handle on it: Fjällräven backpacks.
Get a handle on it: Fjällräven backpacks.

Take a seat

Made with a mix of wood and recycled plastic, Ikea’s newest chair is as comfortable as it is ethical. Odger chair £65, ikea.com

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