As the round of international fashion weeks hit their finale in Paris this coming week, it’s nice to be reminded that even some of the industry’s most glamorous faces had humble beginnings.
“My first fashion event was probably when I was 10 and at the YMCA. It was a ‘fashion show’ but really it was kids walking on the stage waving to their parents,” model, Erin Wasson (Fashion Indie).
At Tluxe we try our hardest to really think about the impact our clothes have on the planet, and ultimately on you. Where we can, we use sustainable fabrics such as bamboo, Tencel, organic cotton, and natural fibres such as silk, linen, cashmere and Merino wool. We also make sure the fabrics are of the best quality, so yes, that may mean they’re slightly pricier but it also means they’ll last you beyond one season, and definitely beyond a few washes.
We have all our products made locally here in Australia including our labels and swing tags. Less air miles in the production process means less pollution, we use less energy and as a result leave less of a carbon footprint. Keeping it local also means the people who make our clothes get fair pay and working conditions.
If you’re keen on ethical fashion but aren’t sure where to find it take a look at our friend Matthew Paroz’s How Big is Your Eco fashion directory. A guide to all things fashionable and earth-friendly, Matt suggests a few ways to eco-fy your wardrobe, starting with the life of a garment. “Look for pieces that are well made and will still look great in years to come,” Matt tells us. “Know that organic cotton is better than standard cotton, but that cotton is a very water-intensive fabric. Educate and inform yourself.” Listen and learn.
Image: With thanks to James Brown.
Forget spring, here at Tluxe HQ we’re expecting the mercury to hit summer temperatures today, and to celebrate we’re turning up the volume on this great remix of a Carole King classic, I Feel the Earth Move. Welcome to DJ Moneyshot’s Earthmover. Enjoy!
We’re excited to announce the online debut of Basic Elements, our new capsule collection featuring the perfect T-shirt, the perfect chino, the perfect maxi dress, the perfect singlet top – all in the softest organic cotton. These are the staples you can build your wardrobe on.
Why are they perfect? Here at Tluxe we pride ourselves on quality and especially fit, with each piece featuring engineered seams thoughtfully cut to streamline your silhouette. Basic Elements are your ‘can’t live without them’ essentials, designed to last you all summer long, and for many summers to come. And you can now buy them by clicking here. Enjoy.
The classic white jersey T-shirt is an essential wardrobe staple come summer but how to style it so it looks of-the-moment? First make sure it flatters your shape, so it skims the body, like our very own classic Erin B style, or take a tip from the likes of Kate Moss and go for a slouchy scoop neck cut and team it with cropped patterned trousers, contrasted with the dressiness of a tailored tux jacket.
Kirsten Dunst also does a great job of working a casual T with the season’s hot cropped trouser. And we’re crazy about Gisele’s play on contrasts, dressing down her skirt and heels with the casual chic of a sexy, scoop neck white jersey basic. Rock on.
