Category: Quality Clothing

As a nation we are becoming more and more aware of the impact we are having not only on each other and animals by our actions but also on the planet. There are a number of ways in which we can all do a bit to help and one of these is to ensure that we only buy clothing from companies that ensure ethical manufacturing and ethical sourcing. This refers to the process of making sure that the fashion products and services are sourced through sustainable and socially responsible processes. For example, it may be that they are made in a factory where the workers are treated kindly, paid a fair wage and given regular breaks. It may also look at how the materials are sourced for the clothing and what is done to give back to the environment. For example, some factories will work out what their carbon footprint is and then ensure that they give more than that back possibly by planting trees or by helping to fund projects that will allow for more use of renewable energy.

Most clothing manufactures will have an ethical policy on their website but if they don’t then you can always email or call them to find out what they are doing to ensure they are acting responsibly.

Good quality clothing, although beautiful, can be quite pricey and so for some of us it feels like its just not a viable option. However, there are ways of being able to have these items without breaking the bank.

One great option is to search through your local charity shops for well-known high-quality brands. You’d be surprised what you can find for a very low cost! Often charity shops near very affluent areas get lots of good quality clothes that are simply from the season before or people have bought and never worn. You may even find some that have their original price tags on them.

Another way to find a clothing bargain is to search on auction sites such as eBay or Vinted where people sell items they no longer want. You can even search for BNWT which means brand new with tags that way you know the item hasn’t been worn.

Most high-end stores have regular ‘end of season’ sales and so these can be a great place to grab a bargain. If hunting through rails doesn’t put you off then you may get a real steal in the sale.

For high-end items such as designer handbags you can actually rent these! Yes – that’s right you can rent a handbag. You may have a special event coming up or you may just fancy a bit of a treat but there are companies out there that will loan you your favourite bag for a daily fee.

When it comes to men’s accessories, there are few products that are as timeless in their appeal as a leather wallet. For many people, leather wallets scream sophistication and luxury, and in reality they are often the most durable type of wallet that you can purchase. It is little wonder that the leather wallet remains one of the most popular types of wallets to purchase among adult males. That being said, there has been a quickly growing trend of people who are interested in pursuing more ethically sourced materials for their products. Even for those who haven’t gone fully vegan, many people are far more comfortable with the idea of avoiding leather products precisely because it seems like an unnecessary stylistic choice. Thankfully, there are a number of high quality, luxury wallets that use faux leather as their main material, offering you the ability to purchase a wallet that looks exactly like a leather product.

A leather wallet is most often made with a top grain leather. This means that the hide has been grinded and sanded down so that the top layer of the hide has been removed. This process takes place so that the tanned hide has a smooth surface that is largely without blemishes. The alternative is to have a full grain leather product, which is just the unadulterated tanned hide that will have small cuts and abrasions that developed from during the animal’s life. The process of collecting and conditioning the hide so that it is suitable for sale is a lengthy one, and as such you should expect the end product to be a reasonably expensive product. The advantage of using the top grain leather products is that you will end up with a durable wallet that is largely waterproof and its load protected, although good maintenance would see that you have to keep the leather as dry as possible in order to maintain its quality.

There are a number of reasons to avoid a leather wallet. Although the appearance of a leather wallet is great, you can get a product that appears virtually indistinguishable to the naked eye, with a similar level of durability and even superior waterproofing by purchasing luxury wallets made from vegan materials. One of the materials often used in place of leather is corn waste mixed with polyurethane, which leaves you with an end product that has undergone less chemical treatment than a leather wallet, which makes them an arguably safer product for extended use. Luxury wallets come in many shapes and sizes, and can be made from a range of different materials, but using a vegan leather material such as corn leather can provide you with a high quality product with great resemblance to the long-time favourite of animal leather, only without excess chemicals and no concerns regarding the unethical sourcing of materials. Vegan means that you won’t be contributing to animal suffering, but it also means that you will be supporting a product made with the most ecologically sustainable materials as well, which is of increasing importance in this day and age.

At this time of year when we have workplace parties and family get togethers we may look in the wardrobe, pull out the little black dress that we have had for years and wish we had gone out and bought a new outfit. Although the staple of many women’s party wardrobe perhaps now is the time to ditch that old number and go for something different.

In the shops at the moment there are lots of floral patterned dresses in a slightly longer length. They do not look particularly good on the hanger but once worn they often look attractive and are certainly more comfortable to wear.

Separates can be a good choice for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party as they have the versatility to be worn with a different top or bottom for a different occasion. A black figure-hugging skirt with a sparkly top can be worn for a party but then the skirt can be teamed with a festive jumper for a family meal.

As an alternative to a dress a jumpsuit could be worn for an evening out. There are many different styles to choose from ranging from sleeveless options to long sleeved and many colours so look online now any throw out that little black dress for good.

Buying clothes may be something you love doing or you may just see it more of a necessity. You may not want to spend too much money on clothes so look to buy cheaper items. But is the old saying true that buy cheap buy twice? This not only applies to clothing but to many different types of products.. and although there may be some truth is the saying, its not always correct.

Some people simply will not buy cheap clothing because they feel that the quality is poor and they do not last well.

When it comes to deciding where to buy your clothes from you often have a massive choice. You may opt for one of the cheaper clothing shops such as Primark or the supermarkets or a designer / high end shop such as House of Fraser, Tommy Hilfiger or Flannels. It may be that you can get quadruple the amount of clothing from Primark that you would for one item for Flannels, but does that mean it’s worth ditching quality for quantity?

If you are in the need of clothing that doesn’t really need to last long or that is for work, which may get ruined quickly, then cheap is probably the best way to go. If you are looking for a staple item for your wardrobe then you may be better to opt for quality and pay a little more.