The Vermont brand, founded by Kate Harvey of Stowe, partners with Burton and other retailers to source upcycled materials for its in-demand accessories.

Wool Skirts,” an exhibition of one woman’s 30-year thrift-store collection, reveals a rich tapestry of clothing manufacturing and feminist history.

Along with her family and a 2000-strong community of karigars, Khanna has been giving centuries-old crafts a contemporary twist. Now, she’s building a whole new universe beyond couture ...