Think formless, floating shapes and strictly sustainable unisex power-dressing… — the characteristic lines fuelling Obra Gris’ seasonless staples, designed to unite all your urban necessities. Hanna-Amanda dialogues with Oscar Fruiz Schmidt, Creative Director of the Costa Rican fashion house, about his vision on zero-waste principles du jour.
Read MoreAll We Need To Know About Ethical Lingerie? Woronstore!
“Less is more” means more than just words to Anya and Arina WORON, Danish designer duo paving their way through crafting the ‘Wonderbras' of ethical design. The sisters’ namesake lingerie brand includes everyday basics to suit all women’s needs - from soft brasto yoga pants to bodysuits and tops, proving that what’ s underneath can be sustainable, too.
Read MoreLast Day of Magic
Under the spell of the city, reconnect the magic of existence — you are rooted, grounded, yet remarkably free. Don't trade the inner wanderer for logic and obsessive order; let your soul get lost in the depths of play. Revive the intact and wild — hear, feel, smell and taste the world through the unspoiled eyes of a child.
Read MoreFinal Touches
Before we hurriedly prepare for the daily comings and goings, we shouldn't forget to look after our clothes. The joy of ironing, of folding and buttoning, of polishing the sandy shoes, of fixing the prim stretches of a collar. Durable fabrics - in black, in navy, in white - help to preserve the longevity of an item. The slowness of dressing.
Read MoreDiarte: A Childhood Comfort Zone
For S/S15, Spanish eco couture label Diarte assembled architectural lines with touches of masculine flamboyance. The devil is in the details, and Diarte’s powdery palettes surely elevate the wearer’s sense of self.
Founder Ana Diarte’s aching memories of childhood trips to Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, curate us through Diarte’s creative expedition this Spring.
Sustainable Whites
100% upcycled office shirts and seamless wool-coated jackets surely are this season’s fairest trade.
Read MoreForget Me Not
Interview with jewellery designer Ida Thompson Coon on her two ethical jewellery projects, ‘ITUJA’ and ‘Forget Me Not’
Read MoreInterview: Justus K
From packaging design to conscious couture: Finnish fashion creative Justus K. merges sustainable luxury with elegant sculpts of paper in his one-of-a-kind ‘KASKI Paper Couture’ collection. Savant explores the young visionaire’s ethical state of mind.
Read MoreLove Will Tear Us Apart, Again
When tired of the ordinary way to get through the day, rerouting your regular commute will bring joy and parade you through delightful new discoveries. Grab your jacket, notebook, and get lovestruck along the alternative way. It’s a beautiful day.
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