As a California native currently living in a concrete jungle, I often miss the wind ‘n surf culture I traded in for the cosmopolitan mindset of New York City. Northern-California based designer, Lina Rennell stirs up a bit of this nostalgia through her spring collection entitled “Big Sur Meets Helsinki” inspired by both Scandinavia and the California Coastline. Subtly sophisticated spring-summer wear for the coastal wilderness, Lina uses bright blue and neutrals in sea-inspired patterns to conjure up “ocean weathered objects and washed-up discoveries from the sea, driftwood, barnacles & visionary notions.” We especially love the Pocahontas-inspired vegan collection of faux-leather fringe moccasins, belts and bags. Finally vegans can have their style cake and eat it too!

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