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To find out the true production cost of a garment is a tortuous process. Here is what you need to know to buy clothes with a clear conscienceWhat is the true cost of a Zara hoodie? In April 2019, David Hachfeld of the Swiss NGO Public Eye, along with a team of researchers and the Clean Clothes Campaign, attempted to find out. They chose to analyse a black, oversized top from Zara’s flagship Join Life sustainability line, which was printed with lyrics made famous by Aretha Franklin: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out what it means to me”. It was an apt choice,...

Jura Koncius joins Wayne Edelman of Meurice Garment Care to discuss how to remove stains from furniture and carpets.

Best Alterations1. Alterations and MoreLaura Hermosillo built her business from the ground up 13 years ago, and now she’s a go-to for hemming special vintage pieces and getting work uniforms to fit perfectly. She’s been a winner of the Woman-Owned Business of the Year from the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and now takes top honors in this new Best of Santa Fe category.2864 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-92162. Martinizing GreenEarth CleaningThe folks at Martinizing pitch their alterations—anything from busted zippers to hemlines to reworking your party dress—as part of their sustainability-themed business model. “It’s the green thing to do!” at...

Every good stylist knows the tricks to taking a room from blah to beautiful. In our new column, Stylist’s Kit, we share our insider-y knowledge from photo shoots to make every corner of your house look like it’s ready for a Domino-worthy close-up. As much as I love dressing the foot of a bed with a fuzzy mohair or sculptural thick-knit blanket, summer isn’t exactly the most practical time to pull out your snuggle-worthy throws. But when I’m on a photo shoot, I have to make sure a bed doesn’t look naked without an added layer atop the duvet—something textured...

By emerald elitou ·July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Drake’s wildly popular October’s Very Own, better known as OVO®, launched a new clothing collection and it’s just what we need for our next weekend getaway. The Toronto-based label recently released its OVO® WOMEN’S GARMENT DYE “Weekender Collection”, which includes t-shirts, crewneck sweaters, hoodies, joggers, bike shorts, and even a tote bag. As if the simplistic designs weren’t enough, the clothing brand uses the stunning and effortless beauty of Jasmine Tookes to display the collection. And, honestly, the California-native slayed the entire campaign (like we expected anything less). Below, see all the looks from the new...