Sustainability is fashion’s favourite buzzword at the moment. Though there have been strides made by labels such as Nanushka, Connor Ives and Bode in being more eco-friendly, there are ways that we as consumers can help, and just in time for Earth Day too. Making waves since its inception for being less waste-producing and practical without hindering style, a capsule wardrobe is a great way for the fashion conscious to start being more sustainable.
The secret behind creating the perfect versatile and fashion-forward capsule wardrobe? Hardworking yet easy-to-match basics such as straight-leg denim, T-shirts, button-downs and blazers that will effortlessly take you from work to play. Give classic pieces a fashionable twist by experimenting with colour, print, textures and cuts. Think Marine Serre’s jeans with a contrasting moon motif print or Lisa Von Tang’s mandarin-collar dress with sheer lace panelling instead of your usual little black dress.
Accessories are also key to nailing your look. Choose bags that suit your lifestyle, whether that be Stella McCartney’s catch-all tote crafted from vegan leather or a smaller backpack from Prada’s Re-Nylon line for easy commuting. Shoes and jewellery, like everything else in a capsule wardrobe, should be high-quality and functional.
Begin your capsule wardrobe journey this Earth Day by shopping these stylish, well-made and sustainable basics you’ll be reaching for everyday.
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Stella McCartney tote bag, $2,840
Available at Stella McCartney.
