Category: Fine Facts
Why we do what we do
THE RAVEN COLLECTIVE There is more than meets the eye Fashion is more than a pretty picture. Yes, we love garments, which makes us look good and feel great. We enjoy selecting the most beautiful pieces for a capsule wardrobe, that lasts longer than one season. But, there is more than meets the eye and ... read more
My Pleasure
HOLIDAYS GIFT GUIDE My Pleasure As most of us will spend the Holidays and the upcoming cold winter days at home, we might as well adjust and make the most of it. Why not treat ourselves with a bit of extra care and kindness? Indulge yourself and don't forget to play around a bit. Meet ... read more
Detachable Collars
BEFORE 7AM Detachable Collars MEET THE BRAND Before 7am Juniper Bow Before 7am €39 Hermione Before 7am €39 Trinity Before 7am €39 Inspired by the details of garment making Annabel Kleyweg is at the helm of Before 7am. She loves the world before everyone wakes up, when the world is of a different order where ... read more
Guest Editors: Kassandra + Valerie
GUEST EDITORS Kassandra + Valerie Fashion zeitgeist Meet Kassandra Schneider and Valerie Specht, two Fashion Journalism Students from Munich who explore the world behind the clothes. Is fashion political or how is sustainability defined and where does the term greenwashing comes in? Daily questions for this Munich based duo. Their passion started when realising that ... read more
Radical Transparency: Natascha von Hirschhausen
RADICAL SUSTAINABILITY Natascha von Hirschhausen Less than 1% waste principle This is radical sustainable fashion at its core. Without compromising on style. Berlin based designer Natascha von Hirschhausen breathes radical sustainability and creates contemporary timeless pieces. Wardrobe essentials that last for more than one season. In 2017 she was rewarded with the Bundespreis Ecodesign. Natascha ... read more
Ethical Bag Edition: Au Natural
ETHICAL BAG EDITION Au Natural Hello Lady Bug, Baguette and Heidschnucke Meet Agnes Nordenholz, the designer behind these natural beauties. One of her great grandfathers was born in Berlin and worked as a merchant in the woolbusiness for one of the biggest European woolcompanies. Another great grandfather was a leather tanner and later on a ... read more
Ethical Bag Edition: The Bold & Beautiful
THE ETHICAL BAG EDITION The Bold & Beautiful We say bag, they say bolso Meet Bolsillo, a contemporary interpretation of retro elegance. A celebration of joy and craftsmanship from the South of Spain. It is not just about creating a fashion label, designer María Vázquez says, for us the most important thing is making a ... read more
Fairtrade Gold
FINE FACTS Fairtrade Gold True luxury is created through a deep level of care for all aspects of a product. To create value from within that care should expand beyond the physical product to how it is made and how its materials are sourced. Plain Common Sense We could not have said it any better. ... read more
Sleeping in Seaweed
FINE FACTS A Good Night Sleep Sleeping in Seaweed Leticia Credidios Ocean collection is a homage to our beloved oceans and coral reefs. She created this limited-edition collection using sustainable and certified seaweed fabrics that are made and weaved in Germany. The fabric releases a soft hydration on skin, and feels softer than satin. Not ... read more
Sustainable Swimwear
SWIMWEAR Waste is no waste While you dip your toes into the cool water, we did some research on the ins and outs of sustainable swimwear. The two main sources of materials used for sustainable swimwear are; the reuse of leftover materials — aka upcycling — or the use of new fabrics like ECONYL®, which is nylon waste ... read more