There are some ways to recognize talent, however, and until meeting Hillary Taymour, founder of New York-based Collina Strada, we hadn't realized that hearing a designer refer to themselves as “a small business owner” is on the top of that checklist.

Collina Strada's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including upcycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint.