Stripped Bare Fashion

Author: Kate1173

AmaElla

Beautiful organic cotton pyjama set… dreamy floaty!

First and foremost, AmaElla lingerie is beautiful.

A quick look at their Instagram or website will show you an artful combination of strong and delicate colours and patterns. Deep navy velvet trim on crisp white linen sits alongside delicate florals in lilac and blue and the softest blush pink… and (spoiler alert) there’s red to come. Sounds like I have inside information? I do, but more about that later.

Luckily, the enticing look of AmaElla’s nightwear and underwear is matched by how it feels. You’re going to want to put it on. I’d describe it as the perfect balance between thickness and softness to feel lovely against the skin without compromising on support.

Each piece is designed to make a female body look and feel its best. Careful consideration has been given to front opening bras and knickers with a tie on the side. Everything is flexible and comfortable – no underwires or spiky catches anywhere.

And guess what else… AmaElla have asked me to work with them!

It was such a privilege to take part in a recent shoot for their upcoming product launches and meet some of the people behind the brand, including brand co-founder Lara Miller. Lara has clearly been passionate about the environment for some time. She described how her knowledge of the massive polluting effects of conventional cotton production combined with an eye-opening experience volunteering in Madagascan marine conservation gave rise to the idea of creating organic cotton lingerie.

Super soft and comfy and made from organic cotton

Environmental sustainability

AmaElla’s commitment to sustainability is multi-faceted. Their lingerie is made using GOTS certified organic cotton and prints are created using GOTS certified printing. You can read an explanation of both here.

Also of major environmental impact is the lifespan of each product. It’s shocking to know that according to a report in the Mail Online, most garments are worn as few as seven times each before being sent to landfill or donated to a charity store in the unlikely hope that someone else will treasure our trash.

You’ll be pleased to know then that AmaElla’s garments are created with a view to durability and longevity. From sourcing the best quality fabrics to the skillful design and fitting process and meticulous construction AmaElla promise their goodies are as good as new even after 50 washes!

Who made AmaElla’s lingerie? These people… these actual, real, hardworking, skilfull people

Social responsibility

To date, AmaElla have partnered with garment manufacturers in the UK and Portugal, to support the development of valuable skills in safe, properly paid careers. Both partners have a focus on providing opportunities and training to young women.

Body positivity

So, how can I help a brand which seems to have everything so thoroughly sorted? As well as spreading the word here, I’ll be featuring in their social media as well as sharing my favourite pieces and images from the shoot via Instagram. Yes! As well as all their other admirable qualities, AmaElla are totally body and age positive, choosing to promote their brand using a diverse range of models and aiming to make us all feel great about ourselves. To say I’m nervous about seeing my 46-year-old, post-six-baby-body on screen is an understatement! But I love the brand and all it stands for so much that I’m doing it anyway.

The bottom line

AmaElla: sensuous, organic lingerie… thoughtfully designed… well made… with maximum positive social impact and environmental sustainability right at the heart of every lovely piece.

Shop AmaElla here

See AmaElla on Instagram here

January 16, 2020
Mindless collaboration

We’re all in this together, right? All of us who love ethical fashion and are inspired by its ability to change the world are likely to achieve more if we work together. Whether sharing ideas via online forums or chatting with other conscious fashion fans via Instagram… personally, sharing the journey and connecting with others drives up both my inspiration and ambition.

Team work makes the dream work! Here we are, all the contributors together and not a lonely heart in sight!

Last year I was lucky enough to be invited to write for Mindless Mag. Editor is ethical fashion powerhouse Laurie Stewart and after a year of online success she was keen to put together a Special Edit annual. We had such a good chat about her journey, the creation of her magazine and the online courses she was keen to start up… about some brilliant internships and influencer takeovers she had set up, how she is creating information and opportunities for fashion students and essentially anyone who might be interested… she’s starting conversations and engaging people without preaching.

Laurie describes Mindless Mag as being about “FASHION + stuff that matters”. The piece I wrote comes under the Fashion + Mental health banner and is available now with the full magazine here.

Laurie and her writers fearlessly tackle other issues too: Fashion + Consumerism, Fashion + Climate Change and Fashion + Veganism. Flick through, be challenged or enlightened or enraged, whatever floats your boat… and of course lots more information is available on the Mindless Mag website.

Want to collaborate? I’d love to hear from you. I’m always looking for interesting freelance writing assignments and keen to act as a brand ambassador for ethical fashion brands. I also have a head full of ideas, so if you want to get started but aren’t sure how, drop me a line: kate@strippedbarefashion.com

January 16, 2020
3 easy ideas for ethical fashion shopping in 2020

Happy New Year!

The start of the year always seems like a good time to review the past and plan for the future. With so much going on to raise concern over climate change, now is a great time to look at the environmental impact of what we buy as individuals, as well – of course – as looking to government and corporate entities for leadership. Let’s start with the wo/man in the mirror!

Quick and easy and done before the end of January…

Any charity shop is a good charity shop for eco-purposes… but if you want one that’s highly rated, read the Spectator’s article here…

This year, you’re not just dropping your old clothes in a charity bin, you’re going into a charity shop, and here’s why…

I know I’m not the only one who feels lighter and freer after a good sort out. While it’s cold and miserable outside anyway, try setting aside an afternoon to go through your wardrobe and pull out all the clothing that you’re ready to send off to a new life. I’m a fashion collector myself, so I’m not going to tell you to throw away anything you haven’t worn for a year, as some of my favourite bits haven’t been worn for ages… but I know I will love them again in years to come. No, the things you chuck out should be the items you know don’t suit you, the items you always look at and think “nah” and anything that doesn’t actually fit. Go through shoes while you’re at it.

Be honest. Getting rid of clutter creates space for good things to come in to your life.

Sorting out a child’s wardrobe can be quite easy and life-lightening too. I say easy because when they’re grown out of it, they’ve grown out of it and there’s really no going back. If you’re saving it for a smaller sibling store it carefully.

Collect up everything you want to get rid of and take it INTO A CHARITY SHOP. No dropping it in a charity bin. Eco-warriors want you to go in to the shop and here’s why: if your plan is to be a good recycler, you need to be at both ends of the arrow, giving and taking. Buy a couple of items from a charity shop that you would have otherwise bought new and you reduce your carbon footprint.

Items which particularly lend themselves to second hand shopping are well made jackets and overcoats, as well as leather and denim items which you can treasure for their cool, vintage cut and patina. Once you get your eye in, charity shops can also be a great place to find accessories like silk scarves and retro sunglasses.

Discover a new and exciting brand…

Friends often ask me where to shop for ethical clothing. I’ve listed some of my favourites in Love this! but I am just one person sitting at my computer trying to manage my life while avoiding sweatshops, and without nearly enough time to list all the brands I love and trust. (I’m working on it, but it’s a slow process.)

Try doing a few online searches of your own. Use terms like ethical, organic, Fairtrade, made in UK, slow, conscious, vegan, eco and environmentally-friendly. None of these guarantee you’ll find what you’re looking for, but often brands which subscribe to one of these values will subscribe to many. I’ve discovered interesting new brands searching for things like “conscious fashion for teens”, “vegan boots”, “affordable and ethical clothing”, “sweatshop free sportswear”, “which brands use diverse models?”, “men’s slow fashion”, “ethical bohemian dresses”, “conscious swimwear brands”… you get the idea. If you’ve got half an hour to fiddle about on the computer, get yourself a cup of tea and see what you can find. BTW if you do make a great discovery, email me, PLEASE?? I’m always looking for new brands to try and recommend. kate@strippedbarefashion.com

Test the idea that you can’t afford ethical clothing…

If you like the idea of shopping sweatshop free and being more environmentally friendly… but one of the things stopping you is the generally higher price tag, sale shopping is a great way to dip your toe in the water.

Shop the ethical fashion sales!

I can honestly say that without exception, the ethical clothing items I have bought over the last seven years have not disappointed. The fabric is better, the manufacturing quality is better, it lasts longer, it fits better, and of course the feel good factor soars. So find a brand that you might normally think costs more than you’re willing to pay and buy something for next winter! At the end of winter 2018 I bought a rain jacket I had been eyeing all season but couldn’t quite afford to buy… when it slipped to 70% off in the end of season sale I snapped it up, put it in my cupboard with the tags still on and smugly brought it out at the start of winter 2019. I routinely do just the same for the children’s bigger ticket items like coats, knitwear and good quality denim.

If you like these ideas, let me know! kate@strippedbarefashion.com And share your own ideas too… what tips have you got for upping your ethical credentials in 2020?

Want more ideas? Have a look at this list from WWF: 10 things you can do to help save our planet

January 16, 2020
Ethical fashion in plus sizes

A friend has asked me to put together a list of ethical brands which cater to size 18-20…

Here is what I could find:

Gudrun Sjoden – always a favourite for beautiful shapes and colours in all sizes. You’ll love the fact they use a diverse range of models, and that the clothing wears well. Save some cash by signing up for the catalogue and taking advantage of their early bird and club prices.

There’s also lovely, lovely Seasalt, which goes up to a 26 on some sizes, and fairly regularly up to a 20. I particularly like their dresses and coats which I find very generous. I also like that everything is designed to be worn with a bra and offers good coverage on backs and arms. There’s no skimping on fabric to make a cheaper piece of clothing, but equally, it’s not too expensive. Another rare feature of Seasalt is that you can find them on the High Street, so you can pop in and try things on to make sure you’ve got the right size… then make future purchases online if you prefer.

Here’s a new discovery! Ulla Popken! I love finding new brands to love and tell people about! If you’re just starting your ethical fashion journey and want to dip your toe in the water with some not-too-pricey items, this website is really exciting. Sale items and a designated Outlet link, as well as reasonable prices on the non-sale items too. They’re not Primark prices, but that’s because they’re not made by child slaves… I digress. Sizes start at a 16, so you know you’re buying clothing that is especially made for your size and shape… and there’s A LOT to choose from.

If you’re looking for ethical swimwear and lingerie – some pretty retro, some super sexy, some just straight-down-the-line lovely – check out Kiss Me Deadly. (I hear it like Scarlett O’Hara saying, “Kiss me Rhett,” and you might too, now. Sorry.) Kiss Me Deadly is an independent, UK based lingerie brand who produce their own range as well as retailing other independent brands. They’re online only, so your first purchase is a leap of faith, but don’t hesitate to contact them for assistance if you need to. Lots and lots of different shapes and sizes, diverse body types are definitely celebrated and you can even sort products by size you don’t end up accidentally falling in love with something that doesn’t come in your size.

I’ve got to go and wanted to post this today, so publishing and dashing off! Just quickly though… while doing my research for this I also found an article which details a number of interesting looking brands from USA and Canada. It’s worth checking through as I’m sure some would happily ship to other parts of the world… Article is here.

Let me know if you’ve had good experiences with any of these brands or if you know of brands I should add to the list kate@strippedbarefashion.com

May 14, 2019
Renegotiate Remain

Here’s an idea to run up the Brexit flagpole…

The EU have said there is no further negotiation to be had regarding how the UK might leave. Talks are over, no further concessions are to be made. Plan A – that is to retain trade, abolish EU legislation and shut out migrants – is shut down.

Plan B is Theresa May’s massive compromise deal, also known as BRINO: BRexit In Name Only. But although it guarantees leaving the EU, thus fulfilling the so-called will of the people, it’s just so rubbish that it can’t pass through Westminster.

Oh yeah, the Brexit Bus and it’s boldly coloured lies…

To Plan C… Crashing out, storming off, whatever you want to call No Deal Brexit. Leaving the EU without a deal is an absolute guaranteed disaster according to just about everyone except for those committed to Brexit At Any Cost… remember them? They’re a group who having stopped short of actually saying, “Trust me, I’m a politician” managed to convince 52% of the voting public of a number of fantasies such as the £350m a week that would pour into the NHS post Brexit, the end of free movement of people from March 29, 2019 and the overall concept that negotiating a deal would be easy essentially because in the words of Michael Gove, “…we hold all the cards”.

Hmmmm… there’s a lot of ducking and diving when it comes to discussing these claims, these days. At best they were hugely misguided or ill informed. Maybe there were vested interests, but that’s a whole other story, isn’t it? Whatever the case, none of these claims have been borne out. That’s not my opinion, it’s a fact. If you still choose to believe whatever new myths these people are pedalling, you might still believe Plan C would be in our best interest… FYI that’s called magical thinking, as opposed to critical thinking.

Ok. Plan D. This is my contribution: Instead of trying to renegotiate the non-negotiable (ie Leave)… let’s regnegotiate Remain. That’s it.

As well as having our own currency and being outside the Shengen zone (ok, we knew that already…) we know so much more now than we knew before this whole sorry (insulting, isolating, poorly advised) debate. We know that EU law contains legislation allowing us to “control our borders” but that UK governments haven’t enacted it. If immigration is indeed one of the main factors for Brexiteers wanting to Brexit, let’s look at that.

Our trade deals and tariffs could stay in place, and although we might have insulted our nearest and dearest trading partners, the cost savings and ease of commercial continuity would be hugely positive on both sides.

Goodbye Irish border problems and backstop! Goodbye uncertainty for all the UK citizens living in the EU and the EU citizens who have made their homes and families here in the UK.

What else might we negotiate? Specific legislation? The role of the ECJ? Fishing rights? Benefits? The EU Energy and climate package?

And the happy ending is this: once we’ve renegotiated Remain and can provide absolute clarity for both sides, we can go back to the ballot box and give people a REAL choice. A choice between two real deals. No guessing, no assumptions, just the facts.

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For the record, I remain a Remainer who is pro-immigration and pro-environment. But I am also a pragmatist. And if there is a way forward that allows for an inclusive and cohesive UK (and something else on the radio, please!) then I think we have to consider it.

March 15, 2019
Simple bread using a bread machine
Fail-safe bread recipe

This is an absolute fail-safe bread recipe. It’s so easy and so satisfying. It’s an adaptation of a recipe given to me by my niece, Anna.

So long as you use strong bread flour, you can use any combination of grain you fancy: kamut (also known as khorasan), rye and spelt are all great, high-protein alternatives to wheat flour. I regularly use 100% kamut, 100 %rye or 100% wholemeal wheat… and I also regularly upend the remainder of multiple packets of different flour to make up the necessary quantity.

For a lighter loaf try half strong white with half kamut, rye or spelt. To be honest, when it’s homemade and you know exactly what’s in the mix, I don’t even bat an eyelid at making 100% white for the children.

I use a bread machine to mix and prove the dough, then I like to give it a bit of a knead by hand and second prove in a loaf tin, before baking in the oven.

For an even simpler recipe, you can do it all in the bread machine. (I just don’t like the tall thin loaf shape I get from my bread machine by doing it that way.) Details of both methods follow…

Ingredients
- 310ml luke-warm filtered water
- 1 heaped tsp sea salt
- 2 tblsp brown sugar
- 2 tblsp oil (I use avocado, but rice bran or good old olive are fine too)
- 1 medium organic egg
- 600g strong bread flour – a good starting mix is 300g organic kamut (I use Dove’s Farm Khorasan), 300g organic white spelt (I use Sharpham Park)
- 2 tsp quick yeast (I use Dove’s Farm)
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring jug
- Scales
- Bread machine with dough setting
- 2 lb loaf tin
- Loaf tin liner (I use a Bake-O-Glide loaf tin liner which I have cut slightly to perfectly fit my tin)
Method – to make dough in machine and bake in oven
- Preheat oven to 160°C – If using an AGA, as I do, you’re going to use the baking oven, and there’s no need to preheat.
- Place all ingredients unceremoniously into the bread making dish in order: water, salt, sugar, oil, egg, then tip in the flour and sprinkle the yeast on top.
- Switch bread maker to dough setting. This will mean your machine mixes and kneads, then warms the dough to prove, or rise. Mine takes just over an hour to get to the point of readiness. Don’t leave it longer or it gets dry on top.
- When the dough has risen take it from the machine and place it on a very lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough by pressing and stretching it, folding it over and over onto itself. Here’s a simple “how-to” video if you’re not sure how to knead… have a watch, give it a whirl, it’s not that tricky! Modern yeast is so stable and effective that a few minutes of first-time kneading will be fine to do the job.
- Shape your dough to fit the bread tin: roll it onto a smooth sausage shape and pat the ends so it’s about the same size as the loaf tin.
- After the second prove… risen again beautifully in the tin, ready to bake…
  
  Fit the loaf tin liner into the tin.
- Slip the dough into the liner, in the tin.
- Cover the dough with a clean, damp tea-towel and leave in a warm place to rise again.
- After 30 minutes, it should be well risen and ready to bake.
- Gently cover the loaf tin and dough with foil, being careful not to squash or knock the air out of the dough.
- Place in oven and set timer for 30 minutes
- Check bread after 30 minutes by removing the foil and tapping lightly on the top of the bread. It should be firm to touch and make a hollow sound.
- Put bread back in over for 5-10 minutes to develop the crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool fully on a wire cooling rack.
- Slice and store somewhere cool and dry, or freeze for toasting.
Stripped bare loaf of bread! Ready to slice and eat…

Method – to make bread in bread machine
- Place all ingredients unceremoniously into the bread making dish in order: water, salt, sugar, oil, egg, then tip in the flour and sprinkle the yeast on top.
- Refer to the instructions for your individual machine for preparation and baking. Most have options such as loaf size (small or large), flour options (white or wholemeal), crust colour (dark or light) and then other options such as quick loaves, delayed cooking etc. For this recipe, use the large loaf and wholemeal flour settings, unless you have used anything other than 100% white flour.
- Shut the lid and leave the magic to happen.
Let me know how your loaf goes – do you like kamut? Rye? Stoneground wholemeal? Which mix works best for you and your family? I’d love to see photo’s if you fancy sharing. Tag @stripped.bare.fashion on instagram or email me at kate@strippedbarefashion.com and I’ll add you to my story x
February 14, 2019
iLE AiYE knitwear

Cherylline Price from iLE AiYE knitwear wearing a signature oversized knit

Handmade knits…

At the heart of any ethical fashion winter wardrobe has to be a collection of knitwear. From super-snuggly angora for the snowiest days to lightweight trans-seasonal pieces that give your summer clothes an extra few weeks of wear, knitwear is an absolute must have.

And if, like me, you love the eclectic charm of handknits but lack the skills to craft them yourself, a great place to start looking is Etsy. It was on Etsy – while searching for “ethical oversized handknits” – that I first stumbled across iLE AiYE.

Meet iLE AiYE and Cherylline Price

Meaning “house of life” or “mother earth” iLE AiYE knits are the creative outpourings of Cherylline Price. Everything about the brand seems personal including the photographic journey she shares about her own life, travels, family and philosophies. Cherylline is designer and stylist as well as the hands that knit each garment and the model you see in all her online images.

Yellow colour pop!

Dividing her time between London and Ibiza, it seems Cherylline is almost always taking orders… no doubt travelling everywhere with a big bag of needles and yarn, constantly keeping an eye out for new colours and materials to incorporate into whatever she’s dreaming up next.

Cherylline describes her style as “original loose knit grunge”… I think they’re a bit magical too!

Warm enough for a London Winter

iLE AiYE’s Alpaca sweater dress: practically cold-proof!

For incredible warmth, invest in an Alpaca sweater dress which can be worn on the hip, or eased down to mid thigh. There’s a great selection of styles and shapes – sweaters, cardigans, ponchos – in colours ranging from muted naturals to vibrant yellows, greens and blues. iLE AiYE’s relaxed detailing is what really make her pieces so fab… like the voluminous sleeves which taper to perfectly fitted cuffs, and super-sized roll necks which almost double up as a matching snood.

There are also chunky, cool hats and scarves which you can order to match or contrast as you prefer

Cool enough for Ibiza

If London life is represented by her cosy range of woollies, Cherylline’s Ibiza life is also apparent in her collection! Think beach dresses which go straight to the dancefloor and spiderweb-fine coveralls and shrugs, perfect for sliding on over a bikini or simple tank dress.

Want an iLE AiYE knit of your own??

Visit Cherylline’s Etsy store to check out the range… there are loads to choose from, or you can request something custom made in your favourite colour or yarn.

iLE AiYE garments are made to order, so allow for a little time and consider these pieces as long-term investments. Wear and wash carefully for years of quirky, relaxed style and comfort… and expect to get asked #whomadeyourclothes!

♥

Love this! I always get compliments when I wear my green oversized sweater from iLE AiYE

February 5, 2019
Monkee Genes

Monkee Genes: everything you could ask for in an ethical denim jeans brand, and very loud and proud about promoting their values.

The first thing you see when you open a parcel from Monkey Genes is one big, bold label announcing…

‘No slave labour, no child labour, no blood, no sweat, no tears.’

…doesn’t that make you happy?

Because this is a website about ethical fashion, let’s talk ethics first. Monkee Genes was founded in by Phil Wildbore who “wanted to prove that there is such a thing as looking fashionable whilst supporting sustainability”. Denim garments are notoriously difficult to produce in a social and environmentally responsible way, but by using organic cotton and sourcing GOTS Certified factories, Monkee Genes are able to reduce the negative impact of their products on everyone along the supply chain.

From the cotton farmer who isn’t getting lungs full of chemicals and is able to fairly trade his product; the habitat and biofauna that aren’t getting doused with insecticides; the people who handle, spin and transform the cotton into denim; and those turning swathes of fabric into pairs of jeans… Monkee Genes are putting ethics at the heart of their production.

“We work hard to protect the people who make our clothes, working closely with our factories to ensure safe working conditions and a decent living wage. Our commitment to ethics paired with a innovative fits offers a point of difference to the denim market. All organic, all ethically produced, all fairly made!” Round of applause here please.

Now let’s talk fashion…

Something for EVERYONE!! I’ve been buying Monkee Genes since I first became properly aware of ethical fashion, in 2010. Their range has increased and improved over that time, and their fabric and fit has remained superb. My one gripe with them was that they didn’t do a high waist… but now they do!! Hello Jane (see above!), the perfect jean in every way!

Whatever ever your preferred fit is, choose from a variety of colours and washes, and make sure they’re perfect for you with either a regular or long cut.

And there’s even more styles for men to choose from…

Pricing is very reasonable too and might even make you question why designer jeans with unknown provenance could possibly cost so much more…

Me and my gal, Lila, in our Monkee Genes jeans

January 31, 2019
Katharine Hamnett

There are sooooo many reasons to love Katharine Hamnett!

…because she has been sassy forever, advising the world on all the biggest issues via slogan t-shirts: From CHOOSE LIFE in 1981 to CHOOSE LOVE in 2017 with EDUCATION NOT MISSILES, WORLDWIDE NUCLEAR BAN NOW, PEACE, SAVE THE WORLD, SAVE OUR SEAS, SAVE THE FUTURE and CANCEL BREXIT to name just a few others.

…because she campaigned voraciously for sustainability and social responsibility in the fashion industry from 1989 making her an ethical fashion pioneer. Read her short and simple commitment to ethical manufacture here, which shows exactly what’s wrong with the hugely lengthy and complex ethical policies of most mainstream fashion retailers. ie they use a load of words to say nothing!

…because when her hugely popular licensed slogans and garments were unable to be manufactured in a way that met her standards she chose to withdraw from mainstream fashion and concentrate on activism, campaigning and charity work.

…because even though there has been progress on environmental and social fronts, there is a load still to do, and she’s STILL out there doing it.

…because style icons like Mick Jagger, Princess Diana and Madonna adored her way back when.

…AND because she came striding back into mainstream fashion with a timelessly chic, unisex range in 2017 and earned a whole new generation of fans (and yes, of course it’s sustainable and ethically produced (in Italy).

Her latest offerings are as fresh as her style was in the 80’s. Katharine Hamnett garments are well made and built to last both in appearance and durability. Classic pieces like women’s white shirts, well cut blazers and tailored denim sit alongside stunning day-to-evening silk pieces and her hallmark activist t-shirts. Menswear appears largely utilitarian: organic cotton sweats and t’s, the coolest in long-life work trousers and outerwear… but be prepared for some flamboyant surprises like the Redford red silk onesie?!?

January 30, 2019
Acne Studios

Suddenly, we all want Acne…

Acne Studios is an ethical ready-to-wear fashion brand which features sublimely quirky tailoring and an eclectic mix of custom-developed fabrics. You get the feeling that every detail on every garment is unique to the brand, down to the last oversized button, asymmetrical collar or monogrammed feature-zipper. It’s a bold brand – you won’t find someone else wearing something similar from a different label – with a quintessentially Scandi feeling.

Acne Studios green Powder Parka – the warmest coat for the coldest days!

Acne Studios produce men and women’s clothing ranges, footwear and accessories, as well as sturdy and colourful children’s basics. I think of their adult clothing pieces as statements: there’s nothing shy about them! Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s captures the edginess of contemporary art and culture, but although his style is very much cutting-edge, it is well worn on younger and older people alike.

Ethical outerwear

My personal favourite range has to be their ethical outerwear. Invest in a super-luxe anorak or trench coat and you’ll be seeing off the cold in style for years to come. It’s not cheap, but it couldn’t possibly be! It’s too rich in every detail to come at a bargain price.

Check their credentials…

Acne Studios are proud members of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) since 2008. Have a read of their Corporate social responsibility policy and even review their Social report and FWF Brand performance check, from links on the same page.

Spread the word!

Let me know if you love Acne Studios… what’s in your wardrobe and what’s on your wishlist? kate@strippedbarefashion.com or @stripped.bare.fashion

Eclectic luxe from Acne Studios – images from acnestudios.com

January 30, 2019