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Get Truly Summer-Ready!

Welcome the summer season by styling up to live the perfect summer dream! Wondering what to do to be summer-ready? A few things you can concentrate on are the kind of clothes, shoes, accessories and skincare to pick the perfect ones for the season. With our recommendations, get truly summer-ready today!

Focus on clothing and wear clothes that let your skin breathe. Cotton and linen would do just that. Flowy summer dresses and skirts are everyone’s favorite. Loose shirts and blouses are perfect too. As for shoes, opt for comfortable shoes, flats or flip flops which let your feet move about to your soul’s content without hurting your soles!

Good accessories are a must. A trusty pair of sunglasses and a cap is the trademark combination to play hide and seek with the sun. Bags that carry all your essentials are a must, ranging from utilitarian fanny packs to unique handloom bags. Make sure you find the right bag by trying and testing it out. As for jewelry, try and go minimal and simple with it, as managing heavily layered jewelry could be tedious.

Sunscreen must be worn during these months without fail. SPF is your best friend when it comes to preventing damage caused by the harsh sun to your skin. Wear it without fail! Choose waterproof makeup to prevent it from creasing from all the sweat.

Overall, keep the summer theme alive. Choose summer-friendly prints and colors to blend with the season seamlessly. Also, for those who are into sustainable eco-friendly fabric bags involving a vegan makeup, natural Pinatex bags are the perfect options! Also, do not forget to keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Get, set, summer!

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Everything You Have To Know About Pineapple Leather Bags

Pineapple leather bags are made from pineapple leather which is a form of vegan leather made entirely of the fibers found in the leaves of the pineapple plant. During the pineapple harvest season, they procure the pineapple leaves from the discarded batch, reducing the environmental effect of resource acquisition.

Procedures that involve pineapple leather are:

1.Extraction:

Breaking down pineapple leaves and extracting the long fibers that make them up is the first step in making pineapple leather. These fibers will be extracted from the pineapple leather mesh's base.

2.Removing the gums:

The pineapple leaf fibers also have a sticky, or gummy, residue on their surface after they've been decorated. This must be removed for the fibers to be converted into the Pinatex mesh that will become the final product.

3.Meshing:

The long pineapple leaf fibers are processed into a non-woven mesh structure in this stage. This will serve as the material's foundation.

4.Final procedure:

This finishing process, which uses petroleum-based resins, results in a far more "leather-like" finished product.

This leather is then made into several beautiful accessories like bags, wallets, etc.

 Advantages of Pineapple leather bags:

 ●     Affordability - Pineapple leather bags are affordable

●     Weight - Weight is less and we carry it easily

●     Resistance - It is water and mildew-resistant.

●     Vegan - It is vegan and cruelty-free

●     Durability - It is strong and  long-term durable

●     Biodegradable - It is 90% bio-degradable in nature

 The following are the major disadvantages of using Pineapple leather bags:

●     Heat resistance is low.

●     Elasticity is reduced.

●     Chemical security is inadequate.

●     Low UV and sunlight resistance

●     Over time, the color disappears and the surface dries out.

●     Damaged easily.

 It's amazing to think that natural fibers could be used to help produce a material with some of the same performance characteristics as leather. Pineapple leather bags are a perfect choice if you want a leather bag look but don't want to use any animal-derived materials.

There is also handloom bags that are popular throughout the world. Handlooms are usually involved in weaving fabrics like cotton, silk, wool, and others. Since it's a manual operation, several customized designs can be made while weaving.

With bags trending worldwide, use which serves your purpose and is also eco-friendly.

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How Can You Make Your Bag Collection One Of A Kind?

A bag collection is quite personal and everyone needs to have one of their own! They are based on a person’s taste, age, seasons, exposure, style and many other factors. Whether you’re selecting a different bag to pair with different outfits or styling same bag with different outfits, there are a multitude of options that are available when it comes to handbags. The best thing about curating a bag collection is that one does not need to be an expert to do this. All it takes for you is to be a little thoughtful about your style, choice and interests.

How does one have a one-of-a-kind bag collection? For that, one must accurately identify their style. Draw inspiration from various sources like the internet, magazines and the people around them. This can be done through trial and error or by stepping out of their comfort zone. Upon doing so, people understand what they may want to invest in.

Another thing people can do is look through brands and designers in order to expand their knowledge about the fashion space. This would help them understand what designs they identify with the most and what sort of bag works for them.

If given the chance, people should invest in handcrafted bags as they are often a treasurable item due to their uniqueness and all the hard work that goes into making it. Purchasing such items would be an appreciation to the local artisans and designers.

Indulging in premium bags would add a touch of luxury to your collection. Buying a premium bag is an investment because the bag lasts for a while and it could even be passed down generations. These luxury bags are always in-vogue, chic and a timeless treasure that adds a lot of value to your handbag collection. By understanding the need, style, price point, value for money, one could build a versatile one-of-a kind bag collection that is unique, just like you.

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Looking For Affordable Sustainable Fashion Brands In India?

In the past few years, we have seen a huge shift in the kind of choices people are making. Consumers are conscientiously trying to look for home grown fashion brands, there is a focus on buying locally, being vocal for local. Not only are people looking for sustainable fashion, they are looking for affordable sustainable fashion. And why shouldn’t they! With the advent of eco friendly alternative raw materials, while it is difficult to replace leather, water and petroleum, it is not impossible anymore.

And finally, we have options within home grown fashion brands, to shop in a way that it matches our value system, our aesthetics and our budgets too! Affordable sustainable fashion is an upcoming industry in India. The best part is that beyond working for us environment conscious people in very way, these home grown fashion brands also give back to society by helping handcraft artists grow and prosper.

Without feeling a pinch in your pocket, you can replace your ordinary leather bag with bags made out of almost completely eco friendly raw materials, thanks to these affordable sustainable fashion brands. Gone are the days when you had to compromise just because you were picking a home grown fashion brand!

Another advantage is that these affordable sustainable fashion products last a really long time. So, while one might think that if they are buying from a home grown fashion brand they might have to replace their products soon, the reality is completely different. These brands choose evergreen classic aesthetic styles which do not go out of trend!

One might also wonder about quality and wear and tear. However, these brilliant home grown fashion brands are one step ahead of us. They test their bags rigorously for wear and tear, before they make it to your arms. To conclude, an affordable sustainable fashion brand is now a reality, and no, it does not mean you have to compromise on the basic level of quality, comfort and style that you expect from the products you invest in.

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Does Moving To A Sustainable Fashion Brand Mean Compromising On Aesthetics?

In today’s day and age, we know we need to change our habits. We know well that we need to change the way we see things, that we need to change the way we perceive things and most of all, that we need to change the way we take decisions. Ethical fashion is more important than ever before.

Thankfully, humankind has moved away from killing animals for their meat and skin and milking every other living organism for their own advantage. As a result, we have some sustainable fashion brands that are at our disposal.

After a lot of experimentation, brands have been able to find alternative sustainable materials. Ethical fashion has mindfulness at the core of their efforts. There are sustainable fashion brands out there, who collaborate carefully only with people who share similar beliefs.

Once this hard work is behind them, these sustainable fashion brands just need to give great attention to detail when it comes to designs, colours and most of all, the aesthetic. They tie up with experienced artists who cherish the process of making these products for you. On one hand, it promotes ethical fashion and on the other it promotes the livelihood of these deserving artists.

Gone are the days when you have to choose between your values and hopes for a better world and your style quotient. Thanks to sustainable fashion brands that are promoting ethical fashion in the eastern parts of the world. Well, better late than never, am I right?

You can finally jump onto the bandwagon of conscious beauty and ethical fashion, and be the diva that you are without costing the world even a little bit! Bring down your carbon footprint while not compromising on those weekend date nights! Try a sustainable fashion brand today, and I promise you, you’ll never look back!

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New Age Sustainable Fashion

Ever wondered if your fashion can be a cause that’s damaging mother Earth? Well, to your surprise not just automobiles and factories but also waste from your fashion materials used also has a role to play in the degradation of the planet. To help you understand let’s consider a simple handbag bag to begin with.

Everyone needs a handbag even if they don’t use it on daily basis. The bag is usually made from materials like leather, plastic, fibre, metallic, or cloth. The zip/ button is made of plastic or metals. When you discard these bags they do not degrade as the materials used are not eco-friendly. Plastic is a major culprit here. Simply switching to plastic free fashion can help make the material less harmful to the environment. The inner linings of the bag are usually made of a combination of materials for higher convenience. This combination being complicated in structure cannot be degraded easily.

Leather bags are widely popular among the masses. But did you know the production of leather is one of the greatest contributors to the emission of carbon footprints? Tonnes of water is wasted in the process. Apart from those breeding animals also contributes to the emission of carbon footprints. A great substitute for animal leather is plant-based leather. Pineapple leather bags have a similar look and feel as animal-derived leather. The best part of using plant-based leather is the feeling of saving a harmless animal's life and not further damaging the environment.

Now a day’s many new-age brands are developing sustainable fashion accessories. These brands aim to meet your daily fashion needs without damaging the environment. Surprisingly you can find amazing stuff at these stores. Next time when looking out for a bag make sure to check if it is biodegradable and vegan.

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Be Fashionable Not Cruel

Some individuals living on the face of this planet believe in the concept of ‘can kill to look good’. While this phrase may not be followed literally, human beings occasionally do perform some acts that can cause damage to life on this planet. Why else would a woman wish to possess a bag made out crocodile skin? Why else would a man take pride in owning a pair of shoes made out of premium leather? The same leather that has been produced by harming a fellow living species?

There are no clear answers to these questions. But if a human being wishes to express herself or himself in a fashionable manner, without causing any damage to the environment, then the sustainable fashion movement is the answer.

 The sustainable fashion movement is a movement that believes in promoting fashion products that are sustainable and eco-friendly. These products are made by using naturally occurring organic materials like organic cotton, that cause no harm to the environment. Being eco-friendly is not the only factor that makes sustainable fashion popular or the right choice for any fashion lover. Another reason is the fact that the movement offers you products that are not only exquisite and unique but also do not burn a hole in your pocket. Thus if an individual embraces affordable sustainable fashion, chances are that she or he can afford to do so for the rest of her or his life. Another aspect that makes sustainable fashion so exciting is that it offers a variety of products. From pineapple leather bags to desserto accessories, the list comprising of the unique range of products falling under the sustainable fashion movement goes on and on. All in all, sustainable fashion is cruelty free fashion. It believes in respecting the environment, the planet are our fellow species.

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Sustainable Accessories And Us!

A good accessory can brighten any regular day by making any dull and boring outfit shine and stand out! You would hardly ever meet an individual who does not like accessorizing. A majority of the individuals that you come across, like accessories in some form or the other. Another thing about accessories is the range and variety. From jewelry, handbags and shoes for women to wallets, cufflinks and belts for men, accessories come in all shapes, sizes and colors. It is the preference of an individual that guides her or his choice. From opting for too much bling to going for being color coordinated from top to bottom, our personal sense of style guides our choice in accessories. An accessory not only adds a twist to an outfit but also makes us feel whole and complete.

Saying that accessories know no bounds is not incorrect at all. An individual, for once, could feel shy about their choice of clothing, but it is these amazing pieces of fashion called accessories that give them an opportunity to experiment. From bright colors to dull metals, a unique piece of accessory not only adds that extra bit of spark to an outfit but also makes one’s personality stand out. Since fashion is ever-evolving, the evolution of accessories has also occurred by leaps and bounds. This is evident by the fact that no matter what the fashion trend is, good accessories are always in demand. In fact, with the advent of the sustainable fashion movement in recent times, sustainable accessories are becoming extremely popular.

The sustainable fashion movement has popularized the usage of fashion products made out of naturally occurring organic materials. From Khesh bags made out of cotton to belts made out of jute to Desserto accessories made out of plant based materials, sustainable accessories are slowly but steadily finding a place in our hearts. In these times of incessant damage to the environment, the need of the hour is therefore to follow plastic free fashion and to embrace these sustainable accessories with open arms!

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Indigenous Fashion Incoming!

When we read these two words – indigenous and fashion- together, the first thought that comes to our minds could possibly be about the dresses and accessories inspired by the local, authentic, indigenous Indian culture. From beautiful sarees, flowing kurtis and jholas for women to kurta - pajama for men, we associate “Indian-ness” with fashion in different forms. In today’s day and age however, when creativity and ideas know no bounds, the indigenous fashion scene has also experienced tremendous changes making it more popular among individuals.

Now you can find an amazing home grown fashion brand in your vicinity, pointing towards how aggressively indigenous fashion is incoming! From small towns to big cities, these brands are making their presence felt all across. A lot of these brands are now strongly identifying with their own sets of ideals and principles. Following the sustainable fashion movement is one such example. What this essentially means is that if you want to possess eco-friendly clothes and accessories and not compromise with your aesthetics and sense of fashion, you could find a sustainable fashion brand that matches your sensibilities. From products not only made out of organic cotton or vegan leather but also products obtained from upcycled leather, you could find an amazing variety of fashion items that catch your fancy.

Another phenomenon that points towards the popularity of indigenous fashion and fashion brands is the extent of acceptance these brands and their products have witnessed. You can find social media filled with such updates that talk about how individuals are preferring local, home grown brands over international chains and fashion houses. It is difficult to deny, however, that the international fashion movement has not lost its charm in our country. People still blindly follow and buy products emerging out of international fashion runways. However, more and more individuals are now in the favor of embracing what’s local. Thus, both indigenous fashion products and local brands have obtained their own set of loyalists. It can therefore be very well said that indigenous fashion is incoming and how!

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Say Hello To Sustainable Fashion!

Mankind has been causing incessant damage to the environment since time immemorial. In order to fulfill our materialistic needs, instincts and desires, we humans have been damaging our one true home – our planer earth. Global warming, melting of ice caps, ozone layer depletion are not just words or phrases that we hear in our day-to-day conversations. These are actual phenomena that are leading to the uncertainty of our survival. What is then being done to deal with such a major threat to our existence? Well, being the most intelligent species inhabiting the planet, humans have thankfully realized that it’s better late than never. We have started adopting and executing ideas and practices that might lead to a more certain future. And one step in this direction is to become sustainable across every sphere and domain of our lives – including fashion.

 Enter – sustainable fashion. Say hello to the sustainable fashion movement! The sustainable fashion movement has led to the birth of fashion brands that are eco-friendly. A sustainable fashion brand advocates ethical fashion that is also friendly towards the environment. By being more considerate towards the environment and humanity in general, sustainable fashion advocates the use of Plant based materials that are organic and naturally occurring. Using natural products like organic cotton, bamboo and linen not only helps in creating beautiful products but also ensures that no harm is caused to our surroundings. Sustainable fashion, consequently, can also be termed as plastic free fashion. Instead of using materials like plastic and leather, products are created using eco-friendly and biodegradable products.

 Thanks to such brands, you not only end up looking your best but also do not burn big holes in your pockets. Sustainable fashion creates products that suit all pocket sizes. You can therefore get access to artisanal clothes and accessories that are exquisite and unique. Sustainable fashion, therefore, is the need of the hour and should be the default choice of every fashionista out there!

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Essence of Ethical Fashion in Modern Age

In today’s times, you must have definitely heard a lot about ethical wear. Most people are still clueless about what ethical fashion is. Let’s discuss about some of the crucial aspects of ethical fashion –

What is Ethical Fashion?

Ethical fashion covers clothing that are made of organic components and with ethical stamps ensuring the absolute standards as that of fair trade organic cotton. Designers tend to use safe and chemical free components that are 100% eco-friendly and have zero side effects. These clothing could be second hand, which clearly means that they can be recycled, upcycled, re-worn and preloved. This means – instead of throwing the used clothes in the landfills, they are worn and loved again. Nowadays, there are a number of brands that tend to support organic and fair trade fashion. There is a growing demand for these fashion items and more and more companies are starting to come up with special ethical collections that are totally in sync with the trend and demand of customers.

What to Consider When Buying Ethical Items?

Ethical fashion is absolutely perfect for your unique sense of fashion. However, there are a few things you must keep in mind when it comes to buying the environment friendly items –

Impact on the environment

When choosing ethical products, make sure they are free from any kind of chemical usage that would in some way be harmful to the ecosystem. Ethical fashion products are made from 100% natural and safe material without hampering the balance of the environment.

Proper trade process and remuneration

Ethical wear doesn’t compromise on any kind of fair trade process, which is another important part of choosing ethical fashion products. From growing the crop to designing it with handcrafted art, the whole process is about maintaining and following a fair play with good remuneration for all. Effective procedure on private labelling in what defines ethical fashion.

Matching items

With ethical fashion, it is important to pick out matching ethical jewellery to complement the look. This would also include handmade pieces or fair-trade gold.

Ultimately, buying the perfect ethical fashion product relies on your budget. Stand out amongst the crowd with a sense of fashion that is 100% unique and totally you.