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      Tluxe Blog

      Read it now... India Flint's Second Skin


      India Flint describes herself as an artisan and writer. Her inventive experiments with ecologically sustainable plant dyes made mostly from eucalyptus leaves have gained her worldwide attention, from European art galleries to legendary trend forecaster Li Edelkoort’s magazine, Bloom

      Her new book, Second Skin is a must read for anyone interested in leading a simpler, more conscious life using fewer resources, specifically when it comes to clothing. Being a designer, India’s book is not only full of useful information it’s inspirational and beautiful to look at too, with photographs and illustrations by the author. What a talent. 

      Mamma moment... Gwyneth Paltrow

      In our occasional series on inspirational, stylish mums, we’re loving Gwyneth Paltrow’s spring-like burst of tangerine at last week’s launch of her new movie, Contagion in Venice. It’s inspired us to take a sartorial stroll through Ms Paltrow’s finer yummy mummy moments. What we love about this particular Hollywood star is that, like most mums she’s not always styled to perfection. And with her two kids, Apple and Moses often in tow, Gwyneth has also mastered the art of casual chic. Watch and learn.

      We love... Marc de Jong

        

      If you’re in Melbourne don’t miss artist Marc de Jong’s new exhibition Flock Work, which opened last week at Gould Galleries in South Yarra (until October 8). The science-meets-nature aesthetic of Marc’s show reminds us just a little of our own Basic Elements theme for the new Tluxe spring/summer 2012 collection.

      Marc’s lo-fi, pixelated depiction of volcanoes and climate change (pictured is his piece Lightening 3) reference recent current events, such as the Tokyo earth quakes, and aim to question our place in the universe. Serious, yes, but De Jong is not without a sense of humour. While his work hangs in major collections across the country, including The National Gallery of Australia, we love that his roots are based in illegal street art, where he spent many years tagging Melbourne’s laneways with anti-corporate takes on logos, turning Sportsgirl to Spoiltgirl, VISA into VICE, and bankcard to bankrupt. Smart, fun, and relevant. Sounds like our kind of man.

      Hot off the press... Tluxe travels

      If you haven’t yet heard of airplane yoga, take a look at CNN today to see our favourite yoga pro, Charlotte Dodson perfecting the unique art of combining travel with exercise - and all in the latest styles from Tluxe.

      We’ve a passion for fusing contemporary design with quality, comfort, and breathe-easy, skin-healthy fabrics such as organic cotton jerseys and bamboo, so making Tluxe part of your travel wardrobe makes perfect fashion sense, especially if, like our friend Charlotte, you’re opting for a health-conscious arrival. To get the latest news on our travel-friendly designs, sign up here. Bon voyage!

      Layering masterclass 2.0

      One of the standout trends for this summer’s resort 2012 collections is the triple-layered look. Pick up a pair of trousers, throw a tunic or dress over the top and finish with a shirt or jacket et voila! You’re right on trend for the new-tiered silhouette.

      The secret to layering in style is to keep the look sleek with fine knits and a belt, and think contrasts: short sleeves, such as a cropped jacket over something long, like a Tluxe organic cotton Ling T-shirt; mix up your lengths, fabrics and accessories but keep them all in different tones of the same colour; or take a tip from style mavens like our very own Yasmin Sewell (pictured above), the former creative consultant for Liberty and all-round layering maestro.

      We love Yasmin’s way with a dress over trousers, and doubling up two dresses in one outfit.  Layering is still one of the easiest and most impressive sartorial tricks to have up your sleeve. And it's a great way to wear a new summer dress before the full heat of summer hits. So get to it.