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The Reversible Bomber

8 December, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Exclusive fashion #formodernhumans

Today, we introduce The Reversible Bomber by Meagratia – from Tokyo, Japan.

Do you appreciate Japanese designers? So, this is your place!
In fact, if you are a style nerd, passionate about good design, and seeking uniqueness, you will adore Meagratia.

Undoubtedly, his vision of fashion serves the most refined and attentive individuals. Each piece features so many details that will amaze you. Indeed, the taste is subtle and elegant. Also, the fabrics’ quality is excellent, and the tailoring is absolutely perfect.

Discover The Reversible Bomber

About the design
Many details enrich The Reversible Bomber. A warm winter blouson with recycled polyester padding, a material with excellent heat retention. Knitted rib collar, cuffs and band along the hemline and on the chest. Two side pockets with snap buttons. Front zip closure. Also, two side zippers along the sides allow a different fit and styling. Fully reversible.
The grey side has an orange piping all along and two wide pockets. Specifically, many tiny embroidered flowers, tone-on-tone with the grey surface, make the garment precious and unique.
The fit is slightly oversized.

About the material
Outer: 100% polyester. Recycled polyester padding is durable and has excellent heat retention.
Knitted rib fabric.: 98% Cotton and 2% polyurethane.

About the colour
One side is khaki. The other is grey with an orange piping.

Laundry
Dry clean.

Styling tips
The Reversible Bomber takes the traditional bomber jacket to a higher level. It’s cool and elegant. Certainly, you will find many occasions to wear it, from office and workwear to casual style. Also, you will match it easily with the clothes in your wardrobe.

How to purchase our selection:

Drop us an email or WhatsApp for orders or any further information. Also, you can book your private shopping experience in person or via video call.

International Shipping!
From Milano, our fashion selection #formodernhumans is available for international delivery.

Exclusive Fashion
Our selection intentionally offers limited pieces to ensure uniqueness and a sustainable approach 🖤

● Further details and prices via →WhatsApp

👉 Get yours directly from here!

Threads of change

6 December, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Elevating fashion with purposeful design and limited quantities

In this exploration, we delve into the threads of change, the transformative power of good design and limited quantities. Join us on a journey where fashion intersects with purpose, quality, and conscious consumption.

The British Fashion Council recently unveiled the winners of the Fashion Awards 2023, an event that celebrates the forefront of fashion and serves as a fundraiser for the BFC Foundation Charity. This gala not only spotlights creative talent but also underscores the pivotal role of fashion at the crossroads of culture and entertainment.

One of the most notable moments of the evening was the tribute to Valentino Garavani for his outstanding contribution to fashion. The celebration was marked by a spectacular fashion show featuring 24 iconic red dresses, all set against the backdrop of “An evening at the opera with Valentino.” This ballet, filmed in his hometown of Voghera, paid homage to his legacy, even dedicating the local theater to his name.
Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino’s lifetime business partner, received the award on his behalf. His interview to the Financial Times Fashion is a lesson on contemporary fashion industry.

Fashion, culture and change

In our journey through the blogging world, we’ve consistently emphasised the intrinsic connection between fashion and broader cultural themes. While this relationship might not be immediately evident to everyone, we firmly believe it exists.

Our message has been clear: fashion is not merely about an endless array of clothing and accessories. Endless catalogues with tons of options, or stores packed with clothes with the consequent need to push people to shop more and more.
Meaningful fashion, to us, embodies the principles of slow fashion, handcrafted garments, precise tailoring, and, above all, limited quantities. This approach isn’t just an aesthetic choice; it’s the cornerstone of sustainability within the fashion industry.

It’s crucial to distinguish true sustainability from what often amounts to greenwashing. In fact, brands or stores claiming sustainability while continuing to overproduce garments are missing the mark entirely.

However, reflecting on Giancarlo Giammetti‘s recent interview in the Financial Times resonates deeply with us. His sentiments echo the very challenges we face in today’s culture, which seems distant from this vision.

Giammetti’s words, particularly, strike a chord:

“We left because the industry changed and meetings were all about money, not design. Sales forecasts decided what got created. The conglomerates made each label work to the same model. We couldn’t launch today. If we did, we’d be doing slow fashion, inviting fewer people to buy, at the highest quality. You don’t have to be judged on the number of dresses you make. And sustainability must be everyone’s preoccupation right now.”
via Financial Times Fashion
Giancarlo Giammetti

In fact, our radical fashion proposition and business model sometimes feel demotivating in a world fixated on overconsumption. But Giammetti’s stance is a comforting reminder. Indeed, it reaffirms our belief: embracing a model based on good design, quality and limited quantity.

These threads of change are a pivotal shift towards a more conscious and sustainable fashion industry. Embracing this ethos isn’t merely a choice; it’s a statement—a commitment to crafting a better, more responsible future through our fashion choices.

The Anthony Jacket

1 December, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Contemporary workwear #formodernhumans

Today, we introduce The Anthony Jacket by GoodNeighbors Shirts – from Tokyo, Japan.

We adore Japanese fashion! In fact, we like Japanese designers’ style, comfortable and refined.
Specifically, GoodNeighbors Shirts creates minimalist clothes for a modern lifestyle. Contemporary fashion, unisex and with a workwear touch.

By the way, skilled hands of craftsmen take care of the tailoring process in downtown Tokyo. Also, a special attention on reducing the use of fossil fuels limits its environmental impact.

Discover The Anthony Jacket

About the design
The Anthony is a well-tailored, collarless, boxy-shaped jacket with two maxi pockets at the front where you can put your mobile phone or notebook. Its minimal design stands out as it mixes elements of a cardigan, a shirt and a jacket. The result is a versatile workwear garment which you can adapt to different outfits. Specifically, this unisex jacket is made with delicate stitch work using 90 and 20 stitches. Also, there’s a pocketable and portable band on the back with snap buttons, which is attachable or detachable to your liking.

About the material
Corduroy: a material that keeps its charm unchanged over time.
100% cotton.

About the color
Peanut brown: a warm hue with a detachable yellow band on the back.

Laundry
Dry clean.

Styling tips
Versatility is the creative idea of The Anthony Jacket, as it assembles elements of a cardigan, a shirt and a jacket. So, try it over a shirt or turtleneck for your office style, underneath your outerwear in winter. Or, just a T-shirt for your casual occasions. However, you will wear it a lot throughout the year.

How to purchase our selection:

Drop us an email or WhatsApp for orders or any further information. Also, you can book your private shopping experience in person or via video call.

International Shipping!
From Milano, our fashion selection #formodernhumans is available for international delivery.

Exclusive Fashion
Our selection intentionally offers limited pieces to ensure uniqueness and a sustainable approach 🖤

● Further details and prices via →WhatsApp

👉 Get yours directly from here!

The Robe 4 Coutures

24 November, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Artisanal fashion #formodernhumans

Today, we introduce The Robe 4 Coutures by Marc Le Bihan – made in France.

Marc Le Bihan delivers a poetic vision of fashion, portrayed with unique silhouettes, asymmetries, and raw hemlines. In his atelier in Paris, clothes are impeccably assembled through an artisanal process, that meticulous high-end handwork known as couture. Indeed, the best words come from Marc Le Bihan himself: “Pieces are made in casa, a la maison, in our atelier.”

Far from trends, his quiet luxury clothes pass through time, giving us a timeless aesthetic par excellence. Specifically, a vision of style that teaches us to build a wardrobe of meaningful pieces over time.

Discover The Robe 4 Coutures

About the design
It is a mid-length dress featuring an asymmetric silhouette and hemline. Indeed, the shape results from four stitchings, skillfully made by hand, running throughout the garment. Draping collar. Also, extra-long sleeves with a side hole that gives a glove-like fit. Certainly, Marc Le Bihan’s imprint is recognizable. Indeed, the dreamy, dark, avant-garde design makes it a timeless and versatile piece.

About the material
Cotton-blend knit-jersey. The hand is soft and comfortable to your skin but also warm.
68% cotton, 20% polyester, 7% polyamide, 5% elastane.

About the colour
Black: a dark, avant-garde mood.

Laundry
Dry clean.

Styling tips
The Robe 4 Coutures is a dress you’ll love for a lifetime. When the weather allows it, we like it with bare legs and leather lace-ups, combat boots or black Converse plus The Wavy Track Jacket by Meagratia. For your office, style it underneath a blazer. Also, pair it with heels for a night out or formal occasions.

How to purchase our selection:

Drop us an email or WhatsApp for orders or any further information. Also, you can book your private shopping experience in person or via video call.

International Shipping!
From Milano, our fashion selection #formodernhumans is available for international delivery.

Exclusive Fashion
Our selection intentionally offers limited pieces to ensure uniqueness and a sustainable approach 🖤

● Further details and prices via →WhatsApp

👉 Get yours directly from here!

Fashion, connection and micro communities

22 November, 2023 / Leave a Comment

How a niche fashion selection ties in with change

Fashion, connection and micro communities have something in common. Indeed, given our disaffection with social media, we promote opportunities to connect in smaller groups. That is to discuss fashion and lifestyle in the face of climate change.

Our new approach to fashion:

The starting point is our capsule selection of independent international brands and Japanese fashion. So, we begin picking out meaningful garments featuring a good design imprint and a timeless aesthetic. Clothes you won’t find everywhere.
Specifically, we assemble a fashion capsule selection intentionally limited. Do you know why?
It’s the only way we can offer uniqueness and a sustainable approach. Indeed, brands keep talking about how good they are with their sustainable practices. But, still, overproduction is their business pattern. Therefore, they flood the market with large quantities of clothes. Of course, that model isn’t sustainable at all! However, fashion greenwashing works pretty well.

From climate change to a new vision of fashion

We refuse the status quo. The climate emergency is tangible, and this topic is the heart of our radically different approach to fashion. So we send back to brands their overproduction pattern and try to conduct business our way.

In other words, the climate emergency led us to see fashion with different eyes. Through our capsule selection, we communicate our new attitude towards clothing and life. And we wish to engage with people who are on the same path. Or, at least, curious to know more about what’s going on and, most importantly, how we can reduce our impact on the planet with our daily actions.

Connection and micro communities

But that kind of deeper connection hardly grows on social media. That’s why we favour interaction in smaller communities, whether in person or online. Though we show our selection on the web, we take care of all the buying, styling and blogging processes. We interact personally with anyone who gets in touch with us.

So, fashion, connection and micro communities tie in with the change. Connections are real. And, over time, they get deeper by developing trust and respect. Local or not, the quality of interactions and the garments selected make the difference! Above all, our loyal customers aren’t just customers. They support a different vision of the world.

Get in touch with us directly from here!

The Noel Shirt

17 November, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Contemporary fashion #formodernhumans

Today, we introduce The Noel Shirt by GoodNeighbors Shirts – from our Japanese fashion selection.

Music and art inspire the GoodNeighbors Shirts collections. Indeed, by playing with functional and stylish details, its 7-day shirt concept is contemporary and perfectly suitable to a modern lifestyle.

Skilled hands of craftsmen take care of the tailoring process in downtown Tokyo. And a special attention on reducing the use of fossil fuels limits its environmental impact.

Garment values: timeless, seasonless, genderless, comfortable, easy-care.

Discover The Noel Shirt

About the design
Noel is a well-tailored regular collar shirt with a wide silhouette. In addition, one front open pocket and one side slip pocket. The shoulders are comfortable, and the trapeze line slightly widens towards the hem. Specifically, this unisex shirt is made with delicate stitch work using 90 and 20 stitches. Also, there’s a pocketable and portable band on the back with snap buttons, which is attachable or detachable to your liking. Takase shell button front closure. These shell buttons are the byproduct of the food manufacturing process, which otherwise would be wasted, making them sustainable.

About the material
100% cotton. The firm, highly textured fabric is a comfortable, wide fabric that resembles hotel sheets.

About the colour
Dark Gray, with a detachable yellow band on the back.

Laundry
Easy care. Wash by hand.

Styling tips
The Noel Shirt is a refined addition to your workwear outfits. Pair it with black trousers for a formal occasion. Or dress it down with jeans for a casual one. Also, we like overlapping two shirts. By the way, seasonless clothes are a great sustainable choice, so match this shirt with your clothes and wear it all year round.

How to purchase our selection:

Drop us an email or WhatsApp for orders or any further information. Also, you can book your private shopping experience in person or via video call.

International Shipping available!
From Milano, our fashion selection #formodernhumans is available for international delivery.

Exclusive Fashion
Our selection intentionally offers limited pieces to ensure uniqueness and a sustainable approach 🖤

● Further details and prices via →WhatsApp

👉 Get yours directly from here!

The Four Tuck Trousers

10 November, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Meaningful garments #formodernhumans

Today, we introduce The 4 Tuck trousers by Meagratia, a brand from Japan.

Season after season, we get familiar with its accurate dedication to each detail. The deep care involved in the Meagratia design, as well as the tailoring process, is impressive. By the way, isn’t attention love for what you do?

These details create such unique designs, adaptable to different body shapes. About fashion and meaningful garments, Meagratia is a Japanese independent brand offering 100% value.

Garment values: good design, quality, timeless, genderless, functionality, comfortable.

Discover The Four Tuck Trousers

About the design
Rich in details, the design of these trousers is flair and functional. Loose tapered silhouette detailed with four front tucks. Also, a drawstring at the waist. Specifically, a satin cord at the waist allows you to adjust the size without a belt. Front zip fastening plus two buttons. Two side pockets and two rear pockets, one buttoned and one with a tiny patch logo.

About the material
100% wool: it keeps you warm, but it doesn’t itch.

About the colour
Black: the colour makes it a classic in your wardrobe, the perfect go-with-everything pants.

Laundry
Dry clean.

Styling tips
The Four Tuck Trousers will be a classic in your wardrobe. For your office outfits, pair them with The Wavy Truck Jacket, a shirt underneath a sweater or just a shirt (depending on the weather). Also, wear them with The Wavy Jacket and put a silk top underneath so you’ll be ready for an evening out.

How to purchase our unique selection:

Drop us an email or WhatsApp for orders or any further information.
Also, you can book your private shopping experience – physical or via video call.

International Shipping available!
We are based in Milano but ship our niche fashion selection #formodernhumans everywhere.

Exclusive Fashion
In order to provide unicity and a sustainable approach, our selection offers a limited number of pieces.

Get yours directly from this link!

The dropped shoulder

8 November, 2023 / Leave a Comment

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).

The Clay Dye Jackson Shirt

3 November, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Seasonless and genderless fashion #formodernhumans

Today, we introduce The Clay Dye Jackson Shirt by GoodNeighbors Shirts, a brand from Japan.

Its workwear style is fresh and contemporary. Indeed, when workwear meets Japanese minimalist design, it reaches its best. Also, the clay dye technique, a natural dyeing process attuned to nature and gentle on the skin, stands out. Learn more about Clay Dye here.

Garment values: timeless, seasonless, genderless, comfortable, easy-care.

Discover The Clay Dye Jackson Shirt

About the design
Jackson is a regular collar shirt with a wide silhouette and one pocket at the front. The shoulders are comfortable, and the trapeze line slightly widens towards the hem. Also, the shirt is made with delicate stitch work using 90 and 20 stitches.
Clay Dye treatment provides a certain unevenness and beautiful colours. There’s a pocketable and portable band on the back that can be attached and detached with snap buttons.
Takase shell button front closure. These shell buttons are the byproduct of the food manufacturing process, which otherwise would be wasted. Therefore, they are considered sustainable.

About the material
100% cotton. The firm, highly textured fabric is a comfortable, wide fabric that resembles hotel sheets.

About the colour
Clay white: a beige tone with a detachable pink band on the back. Specifically, clay dye is a unique natural dyeing with an earthy mood. And the effect is not flat but gradient.

Laundry
Easy care. Wash by hand.

Styling tips
The Clay Dye Jackson Shirt is a seasonless garment. So wear it throughout the year. Try it underneath a blazer or a sweater for your office outfits. Also, you can create cool workwear looks with denim or corduroy pants.

How to purchase our unique selection:
Drop us an email or WhatsApp for orders or any further information. Also, you can book your private shopping experience – physical or via video call.

International Shipping available!
We are based in Milano but ship our niche fashion selection #formodernhumans everywhere.

Exclusive Fashion
In order to provide unicity and a sustainable approach, our selection offers a limited number of pieces.

Get yours directly from here!

Customer criticism

12 July, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Niche fashion selection and clients’ expectations

As a fashion boutique, throughout our almost 18 years of independent activity, we’ve been open to feedback and customer criticism. Although we do our work conscientiously, there is always room for improvement.

Since we started this new path trying to bring forward our vision of fashion within the means of our planet, limiting as much as possible our impact, we went straight to the essential. Which means cleaning up a lot and reducing our selection to worthy garments only. In fact, we don’t need more. We need less, much less, but better quality.

So, it became even more important to listen to different viewpoints. Feedbacks and constructive criticism are always welcome.

Customer criticism on a limited selection

But sometimes, criticism revolves around the number of items selected. For instance: “Don’t always show that bag, otherwise people may think you have only a few items.” – said a client commenting on an Instagram post. Of course, it means she expected to see a broader selection.

“That’s right” – we replied. It was an intentional choice. In fact, we aren’t a fashion supermarket. We love hunting niche fashion pieces which are not for all. Most importantly, we think the fashion industry needs to change, and so does the way people consume clothing and not only that. It’s a matter of lifestyle and consumption habits in general. Our planet is melting, and we cannot afford fake marketing claims. We need immediate action.

Niche fashion #formodernhumans

A niche fashion selection might not be for you. But how can we stop promoting overconsumption if we still select endless choices of clothing and accessories? It would be impossible. Though niche fashion is not for everyone, more is not the answer. However, that comment made us understand that not everyone is open to change. As they do not see any problem. And do not even understand good design. So our selection might not be for them.

How do we respond to customer criticism about our precise selection and a limited number of items?

Rather than tons of garbage fashion or tasteless sustainable products, we need real fashion items: a good design and high quality. Made by creative individuals who know what they are doing, not by marketers. That’s it.

Being extremely selective, buying what really makes sense only. In limited quantity. That is what we do.