As Spring is almost upon us (and Autumn not long gone), is it ever OK to wear a waistcoat or a gilet? I have always loved waistcoats – they hide a multitude of sins without obscuring the garments underneath and usually require less washing. They are pretty versatile; they can be styled for a smart...
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Velvet – why it’s so special
Today was a dreary day. A cold December Sunday before the first Covid Xmas. For me, like many others who have lost loved ones this year, Xmas will not be the same and our losses will be keenly felt. So today I looked at my wardrobe feeling a little sad. I reached for the velvet....
Let’s not go back to how it was before Covid!
About three months ago we decided, as a very small relatively new company, to invest in beautiful ethically made face coverings/masks created from sustainable fabrics – to raise money for the campaigning charity Labour Behind the Label. This charity does such amazing work supporting garment workers rights in the UK and around the world. We...
Striking out of your fashion comfort zone
One of the nicest thing about having an online shop is being able to share our collection with my family, who live in Berlin. My sister Sandra absolutely loves the ethos of ethical fashion as she has been working to save the planet for 25 years as an environmental engineer – mostly working with solar...
Going nuts for the environment – laundry habits part 2!
Everyone wants sweet-smelling, spotlessly clean laundry but even if you are changing up your laundry habits (see previous blog post), the detergent you use could be having a negative impact on the environment. Laundry detergent can contain harmful chemicals and studies have shown that the top-selling laundry products in the UK typically contain at least one...
Small changes – how about changing your search engine?
The news does not seem to be getting better, with either COVID-19 or the climate change crisis. We are constantly bombarded with anxiety-inducing headlines and scenarios, with many governments and vast swathes of society seemingly apathetic to environmental concerns; who’s NOT seen the images of litter strewn green spaces and plastic waste in the ocean?...
Airing out your dirty laundry
Having decided to support the slow fashion industry and buy sustainable and ethical clothing, the next problem is laundry. Most people tend to do an unnecessary amount (unless you have children or a very physical job) and it is not really necessary to only wear a garment once and then wash it. There are various...
The dignity and beauty of those who make our clothes
When Shimu, the courageous main protagonist of the film ‘Made in Bangladesh’ says “fucking job” – its because a colleague has died in a factory fire, not a bad day at the office. Starting a union, which is what the film is about, is not straightforward however for Shimu. Made in Bangladesh, a searing new...
Spring sunshine and pretty dresses to lift our spirits
These are such strange times – especially for me, as I lost my darling brother on March 20th. He died of a heart attack it transpired – and his heart illness was not picked up on in the pandemic. I feel he is with me still somehow – his presence seems almost tangible sometimes –...
Wearing the Autumn Winter collection (dog not included!)
Here are some outfits and looks with our Autumn/Winter collection – as worn by us, our lovely customers, and friends Carolina wears Amogh embroidered coat