Remember in the past, when you couldn’t wait for the year to end and half-joked that it was the worst year ever? Let’s just say you spoke too soon. PARAISO quickly connected with few of our favorite brands to hear their thoughts.

Meet the Top Five Finalists of The Upcycle Challenge, who will be working with L*Space, Volcom, Maaji, Vitamin A and Cynthia Rowley to create two swimwear pieces from donated dead-stock fabrics.