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Ethical Fashion Gift Ideas: Upcycled Pieces for Every Budget
Ethical Fashion Gift Ideas: Upcycled Pieces for Every Budget
Upcycled, made-in-France gift ideas from €39 to €499, with tips to get the size right. Read more...
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Without an Iron
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Without an Iron: 7 Methods That Work
Seven ways to get wrinkles out of clothes without an iron, and which method suits each fabric. Read more...
How to wash a sequin dress
How to Wash a Sequin or Satin Dress Without Ruining It
How to wash, dry, de-wrinkle and store a sequin or satin dress without damaging it. Read more...
What Is Deadstock Fabric? Why Every Piece We Make Starts With It
What Is Deadstock Fabric? Why Every Piece We Make Starts With It
New, never used, left in stock: what deadstock fabric really is, where dormant fabrics come from, and why they shape every piece we design. Read more...
Sinterklaas: December 5th, the Dutch Christmas Before Christmas
Sinterklaas: December 5th, the Dutch Christmas Before Christmas
Before Christmas, the Netherlands celebrates Sinterklaas. Gift evening, rhyming poems, handmade surprises: the story of the tradition, and gift ideas with a Dutch accent. Read more...
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How to Recognise Well-Made Clothing: 7 Details You Only See Inside Out
A garment tells the truth on the inside. Seams, lining, pockets, fastenings: seven details to check before you buy, and what they reveal about how a piece was made. Read more...
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What to Wear to a Holiday Party: 5 Designer Outfits No Other Guest Will Have
Sequins for New Year's Eve, satin for dinner, a corset instead of a dress: five holiday outfits cut from upcycled and deadstock fabrics, made in limited runs. Read more...
Balancing Party Style and Ethics with Upcycled Dresses
Balancing Party Style and Ethics with Upcycled Dresses
Reading time: 9 min In brief Upcycled, recycled and deadstock are three different things: know which one you are buying. An ethical party dress rests on local production, a transparent... Read more...
Influencers Who Make Conscious Fashion Feel Effortless
Influencers Who Make Conscious Fashion Feel Effortless
Discover influencers who make ethical women's clothing look easy, with outfit ideas and shopping cues that fit a chic, conscious wardrobe. Read more...
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5 Paris Boutiques for Independent Designers You’ll Love
Reading time: 11 min In brief Paris is full of small boutiques where independent designers sell pieces made in short runs. KONEPA, a concept store for singular European labels, has... Read more...
How to Wear Patterns and Prints This Spring with Confidence
How to Wear Patterns and Prints This Spring with Confidence
Reading time: 9 min In brief All prints are patterns, but not all patterns are prints: a woven pattern is part of the fabric, a print sits on top. Scale,... Read more...
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Rip Up the Rule Book With Fashion’s Most Unexpected Pairings
Reading time: 8 min In brief The most interesting outfits mix pieces that are not supposed to go together: a blazer with pajama pants, a capelet with denim. Balance at... Read more...
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What Makes Sustainable Corset Tops Ideal for Layering?
Sustainable fashion is gaining traction among style-conscious individuals looking to make eco-friendly choices. This trend celebrates clothing made from upcycled and recycled materials, promoting a more responsible approach to fashion.... Read more...
Elegant Color Combinations to Instantly Elevate Your Style
Elegant Color Combinations to Instantly Elevate Your Style
Reading time: 8 min In brief Repeating a few colour combinations makes a wardrobe cohesive and getting dressed faster. Chocolate brown, off-white and gold: warm, quiet luxury. Charcoal grey, ice... Read more...
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Why Vegan Leather Isn’t the Ethical Fix Fashion Promised
Reading time: 9 min In brief Most vegan leather is made from PU or PVC, two plastics derived from fossil fuels. It sheds microplastics, is not biodegradable and often cracks... Read more...
Sweat Stains
How to Prevent Sweat Stains on Clothes: Effective Solutions for Underarm Marks
Reading time: 10 min In brief Yellow underarm stains come from sweat and body oils reacting with the aluminium salts in antiperspirants. Treat stains early with cool water and a... Read more...
Flattering Fits for Every Body Shape
Flattering Fits for Every Body Shape: A-Line, Straight, Oversized & Tailored Guide
Reading time: 9 min In brief Silhouette matters more than size: look for balance and one clear focus. A-line and flared fits give soft balance, especially with fuller hips or... Read more...
How to Unshrink Clothes
How to Unshrink Clothes: What to Do When a Garment Shrinks
Reading time: 8 min In brief Many shrunken garments can be partly restored: soak in lukewarm water with a little hair conditioner, then stretch gently while damp. Cotton responds well;... Read more...
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How Upcycled Coats Can Become Your Parisian Staple This Winter
The chill of winter is the perfect invitation to wrap ourselves in cozy, stylish layers. This season, let us look at how an upcycled coat can redefine your winter wardrobe.... Read more...
Why Investing in One Good Piece Actually Saves You Money
Why Investing in One Good Piece Actually Saves You Money
Everyone wants to spend less, especially after the holidays. But sometimes the smartest way to save isn’t to shop the sale rack. It’s to invest in just one really good... Read more...
How to Care for Your Pieces So They Stay Beautiful for Years
How to Care for Your Pieces So They Stay Beautiful for Years
Taking care of clothing isn’t just about making things look clean. It’s about giving your pieces a longer life and making sure they still feel good to wear years from... Read more...
How to Wear a Corset Top: 8 Outfit Ideas, From Everyday to Evening
How to Wear a Corset Top: 8 Outfit Ideas, From Everyday to Evening
Eight ways to wear a corset top from day to night, how it should fit, and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Fashion-Inspired Winter Activities in Paris
Fashion-Inspired Winter Activities in Paris
Paris is full of style all year, but there's something special about the way the city feels in winter. Even with gray skies and cold air, people move through the... Read more...
3 Garments That You Need in Your Wardrobe to Be Effortless Stylish
3 Garments That You Need in Your Wardrobe to Be Effortless Stylish
Looking good shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. We all want to be the person who walks out the door looking effortlessly stylish, even when the seasons start to shift.... Read more...
Color to Wear
What Color to Wear for 2026?
Choosing what color to wear for 2026 doesn't have to be complicated. You want to feel confident, comfortable, and ready for whatever the new year brings. That’s where color can... Read more...