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Skin-kind: garments gentle on your skin

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Comfortable fashion or just the latest marketing buzzword?


“Skin-kind”—clothing designed to be gentle on the skin—seems the latest buzzword taking over fashion. It promises natural fibres, comfort, and skin health. But in reality, this isn’t new. Worse, it risks reducing decades of thoughtful design to a passing trend.

If “clean beauty” has already commodified wellness, as Business of Fashion notes, then “clean fashion” is next—repackaging age-old principles as revolutionary.

But long before this, some brands were already crafting garments with materials specifically chosen for their skin-friendly qualities—clothes that are a pleasure to wear. Decades before. So why does this suddenly sound groundbreaking? Because fashion thrives on reinvention—even when it’s just reheating old ideas. So, it’s not innovation, just hot water, repackaged.

Comfortable fashion: a thoughtful approach to fashion


Since the pandemic, our priorities have sharpened: fewer brands, more independent designers, and a focus on what truly matters—good design, craftsmanship, ethical labour, and a lighter footprint. And yes, that includes attention to fabrics. Not just any fabric, but the kind that feels right: the kind you forget you’re wearing, that makes you feel at ease in your own skin.

In our selection, you can find the finest cotton, jersey so delicate it lingers like a second skin, and timeless basics whose price reflects their worth—not their hype. 

The descriptions say it plainly:


But words can’t replace experience. You have to feel the difference—because no image captures a fabric’s touch against your skin. And no marketing can mask poor quality.

We get it: cheaper prices can be tempting. But quality isn’t just a cost; it’s a value. Thoughtful design means fabrics chosen with care, quality made to last. Clothes crafted from quality materials aren’t an expense—they’re a choice. Achoice for comfort that endures, for design that respects your body.

And that’s the real issue. Brands—especially Japanese—have spent years perfecting textiles with the wearer’s comfort in mind. Now, “skin-kind” threatens to trivialize that work, turning decades of quiet dedication into just another hashtag.

Final thoughts: Skin-kind—clothes designed for the pleasure of wearing


Skin-kind clothing—garments soft on your skin—clean fashion, or comfortable fashion shouldn’t be a trend. It’s part of the care designers put into their work; part of our research; part of what we need and what we want.

Forget the buzzwords. Thoughtful design has always been about more than labels—it’s about intention, integrity, and what truly lasts.

And that’s nothing new.
The choice, as always, is less—but better.

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The Dropped Shoulder

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How shoulder construction defines the silhouette


Considering pattern design, the dropped shoulder is a construction we tend to favour.
Why? It doesn’t make you feel compressed. Moving the silhouette away from the body changes the proportion by giving a fresh, contemporary image. Moreover, this design provides a comfortable fit and an easy-to-wear versatile style. But unfortunately, some people think a drop-shoulder jacket is just a big size.

Inspiration comes from Miyake, a game-changer in fashion:

“From the beginning I thought about working with the body in movement, the space between the body and clothes. I wanted the clothes to move when people moved. The clothes are also for people to dance or laugh.”

Issey Miyake


The shape of the shoulder is an essential element as it defines the silhouette; its pattern intersects with the sleeve design, providing a functional imprint to a garment.

Dropped shoulder vs set-in sleeve: what is the difference?


The term set-in sleeve describes the armhole seam placed right on the shoulder point. On the contrary, the dropped shoulder describes sleeves where the armhole position falls on the top of the arm. But, those who don’t understand this design detail say the garment size is big.

Specifically, not sewing the sleeves of the garment at the highest point of the shoulder allows more room for movement and comfort. In fact, that pattern works particularly well for garments that require a lot of arm movement, such as coats, jackets, blousons, sweaters and t-shirts.

A set-in sleeve offers a more formal, professional look. However, it really depends on how you put together your clothes. In other words, it depends on the occasion, your usual style, and how curious you are to try something that makes your body feel less compressed.

The proportion of the drop-shoulder garment creates a modern balance of volume when paired with slim-fit trousers or skirts. But even a full boyfriend silhouette looks cool.

Drop shoulder pieces tend to be oversized, so they are way more comfortable and look good on everyone. Furthermore, they’re versatile, meaning you can dress them up or down, depending on the occasion.

On a last note, the dropped shoulder works well for the layering style, which offers the perfect solution in times of unstable weather (and climate change).

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