Sophia Toomb is the founder of Moda Verde, a sustainable e-commerce platform that is dedicated to curating environmentally and socially responsible men’s and women’s apparel brands.
Sophia (@sophiatoomb) wants to “help educate others on the importance of sustainability, mindfulness, and circularity within the fashion industry”. Moda Verde (@modaverdeus) serves as a one-stop-shop for conscious shopping, with a focus on discovering sustainable and mindful fashion brands that don’t sacrifice sustainability for style, and vice versa.
These are the clothes that Sophia wears and the stories behind them.
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“One of my favorite outwear pieces—and it’s from my mom’s closet back in the 80’s! This black button down leather jacket is a staple piece for any closet. I will definitely keep this forever and continue to pass it down!”
“Another classic ‘I stole it from my mom’ moment. A Honolulu Hard Rock Cafe ‘Save the Planet’ t-shirt from the 80’s. My favorite of all time with a strong (and relevant message). Nothing screams ‘I’m an environmentalist’ more than this shirt!”
“This was one of my first ‘designer’ finds at my favorite resale shop—Buffalo Exchange. It’s a neon orange Versace ‘Jeans’ skirt. This is definitely more of a statement piece than it is an everyday—but I love a good burst of color—and this Versace skirt says it all. All I need is an excuse to go to Miami so I can wear this at the Versace mansion (post COVID, of course).”
“I think this dress is my favorite clothing item that I own. Another secondhand find, this retro dress is my go-to for any fun outing. It’s bright, bold, and fits like a glove. Another one of those colorful items that breaks up my ‘80% neutral’ closet. I like to pair this dress with a pair of chunky sneakers and call it a day.”
“This pair of jeans is by Boyish Jeans—one of the first companies I invested in when getting more into sustainable fashion! They are an extremely transparent + sustainable denim company that creates classic styles and fits. Being 5’9”, I have a hard time finding denim that is full-length (jeans are always very cropped on me), so finding a brand that has longer inseam options is always a plus! I wear these jeans as ‘comfy’ clothes because they are THAT soft.”
“My first circular fashion purchase. I wear white sneakers with just about anything. These Thousand Fell sneakers are stain resistant (I’ve had them for over a year and they are almost just as white) and made of all natural and recycled materials. The best thing about these shoes is when I have worn them to the fullest, I can send them back to Thousand Fell to be recycled and I get a discount on my next purchase!”
“A classic piece that everyone should own: a black turtleneck. I found this particular piece at a Goodwill in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (complete opposite side of the country from where I live). I had been wanting a black turtleneck for a while and while I was visiting some friends, I thought to check out the local thrift. Needless to say I found one, and fast forward almost 4 years later and I still wear it every F/W.”