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Where We’re Shopping
Here’s what the EZ team was browsing this week
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Every week, the Exit Zero crew goes for lunch (or dinner or, maybe
even on occasion, breakfast) at one of Cape May’s excellent dining
establishments. Well we’re shifting into the holiday shopping
season and it’s only fitting that this column follows suit.
We’ll give you the skinny on the clothes we try on, the candles
we smell, the snacks we sample, who we bumped into and, you know,
the general lay of the land PLUS where to find the best gifts this season.
The place: The Days Sustainable Apparel on Washington Street
right next to Shore Soaps in Cape May. This shop offers pieces all
crafted from upcycled materials and plant-based textiles. They’ve also
ventured into partnerships with places like the Boarding House and
Out There Coffee to create products from old linens, pillow cases and
coffee bags. There’s plenty of cool items to check out here.
The owners: Alexa D’Amico and husband Shaun Guglielmi opened
the Days Sustainable Apparel in 2022. They chose Cape May as their
first store’s location thanks to its history, art, culture, and early childhood
vacations Alexa took with her family. Alexa studied at the Fashion
Institute and developed a brand that’s focused on ethical practices from
sourcing their products to the treatment of employees. It’s not all about
running a business but making a difference through educating buyers.
She and Shaun aim to combat the detrimental impacts fast fashion has
on the environment and create a well-rounded shopping experience.
The clothes: Many of the products they carry are made from upcycled
materials including beach towels. They have a range of terrycloth
items like hats, bags, clutches and for this holidays season, stockings
to hang on the chimney with care! You’ll also want to check out tees
made from hemp — very comfortable and lightweight. The Days also
has a few dresses made from hemp that can be casual or dressed up for
a night out. Maybe with an upcycled skateboard deck necklace? They’re
hand cut and finished in Pennsylvania, designed in New Jersey.
The takeaway: The Days Sustainable Apparel is open Wednesday-
Sunday from 10am-6pm. If you can’t make it over during open hours,
shop online at thedaysapparel.com and they’ll ship your order to you.
This is a great place to pick up some presents for the environmentalist
in your life, the fashionista who practices sustainability, or someone
you want to pick up a cute and fun outfit for and feel good about who
you’re shopping with.