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The Straight Leg Pants – Plantation

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A cutting-edge brand from Japan


The Straight Leg Pants are an example of perfect fit. But when we talk about the perfect fit, some look at us as we are mad, or as we are trying to fool them. Unfortunately, in the overproduction era, people believe clothes are all the same.

In fact, we are a little obsessed with the perfect fit because this reveals an accurate design. Specifically, what stands at the base of a garment, giving it the proper structure. Nowadays it’s known that people are used to whatever is cheap. So the quality of materials, just like the fit, is not taken into account. People accept modern slavery just to buy fast fashion. Would they ever question quality?

However, we question what we see as we obsessively look for good design. Therefore, the search for the perfect fit for trousers has its specific meaning. While you can adjust here and there a top or a dress to make it look good, pants must have the perfect cut.

And so we laid our eyes upon the special one: The Straight-Leg Pants. By Plantation – a Japanese brand born sustainable in 1982.

Discover The Straight Leg Pants


Made of 100% Supima cotton, a soft fabric with an elegant luster like a silk blend. This classic stretch material got renewed: the brushed reverse side makes it comfortable for the Autumn / Winter season.

The Straight Leg Pants
The Straight Leg Pants
Plantation


With its soft stretch and just-right warmth—cosy but not too thick—you can start wearing it as early as September when the weather is still mild. Plus, the slit pockets on both sides keep the waistline looking sleek and streamlined.

The colour? Black. Easy-to-waear and easy to match with any item. Indeed, the styling possibilities for this wardrobe staple are countless. The slender silhouette goes well with dresses and tunics, too. Try the casual style with a rolled-up hem.

The composition is: 98% cotton – 2% polyurethane
Easy-care product–you can wash it by hand.

We tested this item on different body shapes and we are delighted to tell you that the fit is absolutely fantastic!
Yes, we don’t need too many pieces. We only need the right ones.

Please, contact us for any further information.

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The Oversized Blouson by ZUCCa

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Garments that make a difference #formodernhumans


Introducing The Oversized Blouson by ZUCCa, Japan.

Unpacking new arrivals is always a happy moment. Indeed, we are taking this chance to introduce you to our Fall/Winter 21 pieces as soon as they come in.

As fashion news reports these days, fast fashion is booming, back to the pre-pandemic levels. Like nothing happened.
Overproduction and overconsumption are still ruling. Why question it!

However, we moved in the opposite direction, our worldview is different, and we believe in a more conscious way to live and work. ‘Consume less’ is the imperative, a lifestyle approach from now on. With these words written on a post-it in front of us, we curated our selection for the coming season. And for the following ones too. We only select clothing that makes a difference.

Discover The Oversized Blouson

For the Fall/Winter season, we picked out a beautiful oversized blouson. It’s from ZUCCA– a Japanese brand known to a fashion-conscious audience for its unique cuts and design.

Mustard yellow oversized blouson • By Zucca
The Oversized Blouson

The material is sweatshirt in 100% cotton. Therefore you may expect a sporty garment, yet it is not. The hand of the fabric is shiny and stiff, providing a unique texture to the jacket. While when we select a sweatshirt, it is never too casual, surely we do not renounce elegance.

Asymmetric side buttoned, it has a wide collar and a loose silhouette.
The line is stylish and comfortable. All the stitching details along the inside are made with special care, so it will look neat even when worn unbuttoned.

The colour? Mustard yellow. This season we need some bright hues to boost a sense of joy. You can match it with soft tones for an understated outfit or with bright colours to stand out. The final result is up to you, your personality or your mood.

Last but not least, it’s an easy-care product, so you can wash it by hand.

We’re happy to offer style advice or engage in any discussion about fashion and lifestyle.

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The Niche Choice

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Exploring what sets us apart in a saturated market


When it comes to fashion or lifestyle choices, you have two options: opt for the most popular brands or search for what’s different. Likewise, you can choose holidays in crowded destinations or search for your places, out of the beaten path.

Needless to say, we tend to go for the latter. And if you interact with us – in person or through our digital world – you’re likely on the same page. Perhaps, like us, you have seen it all in fashion, and now you want more.

So, we look for what we call niche designers or niche brands.
And it’s not that we don’t like popular brands. In fact, we could handpick some cool items from those collections. But we love to search for something more unique. For a style that is special, and not immediately recognizable. In other words, more personal. That style is you.

Key points for our niche choice


What keys we do use to analyse fashion collections?

Design and style
First, we’re drawn to the designer’s perspective, what the brand brings to the table. From what we consider a valuable style proposition, we pick the pieces we like, which are then reviewed from other angles to meet our quality standards: the construction and fit, how the garment falls, the occasion it’s suited for, the materials. And the price point.

Timeless aesthetic
We select items that you can wear for years. If some pieces recall a fashion trend, it is never so overt that they’ll look outdated the following season. In fact, our pieces always look fashion-forward.

Seasonless
We tend to select items that you can wear year-round. By layering, you can wear them in any season. It avoids fashion cycles and so the ‘buy & toss’ mentality.

Comfortable
Pieces that you can wear on multiple occasions, but they are never out of place.

Of course, a niche selection is not for everyone. But that’s what makes it even more special.

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Heading To The Beach In The Maxi Shirt Dress

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Versatile summer fashion: the perfect blend of comfort and chic


Heading to the beach and thinking about beach style brings a sense of joy and freedom. After all, getting ready for a holiday by the sea sounds so refreshing.

But to truly rock the perfect beach style, do we need to completely change our clothing?

We do not think so. In fact, it’s just a matter of styling the pieces in different ways and playing with the accessories. For instance, take the maxi shirt dress. The ultimate seasonless garment–it’s one of the most versatile pieces. Its soft texture and shaped silhouette are absolutely unique.

In town, it is easy to match in a perfect layering style. Wear it with a pair of jeans, a skirt or try it unbuttoned on a dress, adding a belt to complete the look. When the weather is cold, the options are a top or turtleneck underneath or a cardigan over.

Heading to the beach? At the seaside, when the sun shines, it’s time to roll up the sleeves, button-up only the top buttons, and match it with shorts and flat sandals. So you’re all set for a stroll through the village.
Are you going to lunch at the beach? Slip on the maxi shirt dress completely unbuttoned over your swimsuit. And don’t forget to add a straw hat.

There are garments worth investing in, and the maxi shirt dress is one of those. Seasonless, timeless, versatile, comfortable, easy-care. It’s a piece that cannot be missing from your wardrobe.

We don’t need to buy tons of items. We need fewer pieces, but good quality.

Finally, in case you cannot get your hands on our maxi shirt dress, here’s our style tip: take a shirt from your husband, boyfriend or father’s wardrobe. That oversized fit makes it effortlessly cool!

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See The Difference

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Valuing the sensitivity to go beyond


Being able to see the difference means speaking the same language. A language that goes beyond the surfaces, one that perceives the subtle nuances and understands the importance of every detail. It’s a deeper sensitivity—an awareness that values what others might overlook.

Simplicity strips away the unnecessary. Simplicity goes to the essential. And the essential reveals the true quality.
When design is lacking, simplicity is reflected poorly. It loses its power, leaving only a hollow reflection.

For instance, take a basic top, with an essential and clean shape.
Can you see the difference with a garment that apparently looks similar?
Touch it. Can you feel the material?
Wear both. Do you get a sense of the fit? How they flow on your body?
Can you feel the quality?

Good design makes that basic top a piece of perfection, turning simplicity into an art form.

Those who are aligned and share our values don’t need many explanations. Indeed, they instantly understand the message–we speak the same language. It’s all about trust. In fact, we select with great care only what truly makes sense.

Those who are curious may need some time to fully understand. But at least, they search for more information. And in that moment of exploration, a door to deeper communication opens.

Those who don’t see any difference between one garment or another don’t have the sensitvity to go further. As a result, they do not align with our vision of the world. The language isn’t the same, and without that, there is no connection.

But there’s no need to connect with everyone, nor to be liked by everyone.

A small, aligned audience is enough.

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