Recyling, drinking from re-usable cups, saving water… Doing our part for the environment has become second nature. But what about fashion? If you’re like me, there are a lot of labels like Zara and XXI in your closet, brands that are definitely known more for great fashion at affordable prices then for being earth-friendly.

Enter Montreal-based (and international label) Harricana by Mariouche. Specialized in vintage furs, her boutique is a treasure trove of fur vests, coats, boots and hats of all kinds. If you’re thinking about spicing up your cold weather wardrobe with something furry – and who isn’t: fur was all over the FW09 runways – I’d definitely recommend that you pop into her store or website for something chic, snuggly and best of all, recycled.

And if you have Grandma’s coat lying around, you can bring it in and have it either made into a new style or into some accessories. Come spring, you’ll be able to do the same with wedding dresses – a gift certificate would make a perfect congrats-on-your-divorce present, no?