Luxurious, soft, refined, sophisticated. What could be better than cashmere? At one time my answer would have been an emphatic “absolutely nothing!”

That was before I knew about Deborah Lindquist, one of LA’s most adored and eco-conscious designers. Her passion for the environment combined with a cutting-edge fashion sense has made her a forerunner on the path toward luxurious and stylish green clothing.

It is Lindquist who found something better than cashmere – recycled cashmere – and she uses it beautifully.

One of her recycled cashmere headbands or scarves is a must-have for spring. I like the black headband with a cream fleur-de-lis appliqué, but you can create your own. Choose from colors like oatmeal and lavender or bright orange and navy, with appliqué options that include a dove (another favorite), skull and cross bones (what is it with this trend?) or a peace sign (hippie chic). My money's on anything lavender if you're looking for one great accessory from this designer. Headbands run $110 and a scarf costs up to $187. Pricey, but well-worth making a statement in eco-style. You can’t do much better than that!

Image: Deborah Lindquist