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How to remove itch from a sweater | Sophie Stone

How do you get that itch out of your jumper?

 Unfortunately, really warm jumpers are usually made of wool and they tend to itch. We will give you the best tips to get rid of your itchy jumper and hopefully start wearing it more often. That's sustainable!

The perfect yoga leggings for you

The perfect yoga leggings for you

 

The perfect yoga legging, does it exist? It certainly does! We have listed five important characteristics to make your search for the perfect yoga legging easier.

Sustainable trends Spring/Summer '20

Sustainable trends Spring/Summer '20

 
Summer 2020, the fashion industry is increasingly concerned with sustainability. This is reflected in the classic, functional and wearable collections and trends of SS20. 
Sustainable washing in 9 steps

Sustainable washing in 9 steps

 

The right way to wash your clothes will make them last a lot longer. With these 9 sustainable washing tips, you can make sure your laundry doesn't have an unnecessary impact on the environment.

Sustainable Swimwear

Sustainable Swimwear

The days are getting longer, the nights shorter and the temperatures rising: Summer is just around the corner! Whatever your plans are, nice swimwear can't be missing from your summer wardrobe. But what should you look for when shopping for sustainable swimwear? We have put together a list of points of attention so that you can enjoy your consciously chosen sustainable swimwear even more. conscious swimwear!
The top 9 catwalk trends of SS20

The top 9 catwalk trends of SS20

The top 9 catwalk trends of SS20 As seen on the runway and in the fashion magazines. Colours, fabrics and prints: what are we going to see a lot of this summer? There's a lot going on in fashion in today's visual culture, but which hot trends are lasting and how do you combine them?
What you should know about Micro Waste

What you should know about Micro Waste

What you need to know about Micro Waste and how to prevent it Let's talk about microplastics! You probably have some clothes in your closet that cause Mirco Waste. What is Micro Waste and what are Micro Plastics? What are the consequences and above all, what can you do about it? Read it here and take action! 
20 dresses donated to '46 Dresses

20 dresses donated to '46 Dresses

On 19 December, with a big bag full of dresses, I went to visit 46 Dresses in Utrecht. 46 Dresses is a foundation with a mission to dress every woman in the Netherlands for what she is worth: like a queen. They do this by giving a new dress (or several dresses), new shoes and a care package to women who fall under the growing group of 'new poor'; a group that in the Netherlands is in a hurry for institutions.
AW2018

AW2018

The cold season has really begun and with it the time for a recap of the hot items and colour from the catwalk! Sit back and relax and say hello to the trends of this season. 

Fashion Cities Africa | Tropenmuseum Amsterdam

Fashion Cities Africa | Tropenmuseum Amsterdam

It had been on my to-do list for a while: visit the Tropenmuseum's exhibition Fashion Cities Africa. Since the exhibition is only open until 6 January, today seemed like a good time. 

What is Lyocell/Tencel?

What is Lyocell/Tencel?

Lyocell is a very durable material made from cellulose from wood chips. It is thus a natural fiber. The wood chips come from eucalyptus or beech trees from special forests characterized by "sustainable forest management.
Behind the scenes: photo shoot winter collection 2016

2 models, 1 photographer, 16 outfits and an old peanut factory

 Last Saturday the photo shoot of the Sophie Stone winter collection 2016 took place. After some initial hick-ups (no make-up artist due to a miscommunication and a late start due to train disruptions), we started around a quarter to nine with putting on the first outfits, the make-up done by myself and determining the first scene (where, with what light and which poses).