Textile Offcuts: The Hidden Side of the Fashion Industry
When we think about a garment, we often focus on the finished product: its silhouette, fabric, colour, or how it will be worn. Yet before it reaches the consumer, every...
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The Beauty of Working with What’s Already There
When we think about fashion, we often picture the final product: the garment, the silhouette, the finished piece. Yet everything begins much earlier — during the sketching process, the development...
The biggest creative project of my career
"In my day-to-day work, I mostly design timeless garments — essential pieces that can move across seasons. I deeply love what I do, but like many designers, I sometimes feel...
Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certification
Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certification is an internationally recognized standard for textile safety. It aims to protect consumer health by ensuring that textiles are free from harmful substances.
The Plastron : minimalism and ideal for layering
Trends are fleeting. For more sustainable fashion, let's refocus on timeless pieces. Focusing on well-cut basics ensures a hassle-free and consistently relevant style. Pair your minimalist pieces with more surprising...
How to care for your delicate clothes?
How to care for your delicate clothes? When investing in quality pieces, it is essential to take care of them to prolong their shine and durability. Here are some tips...
Tips and tricks to wash your clothes less
Here are my tips and tricks to avoid overwashing your clothes. We tend to wash our clothes after each use, but this is not always necessary. Overwashing can not only...
Behind the scenes of the brand VALERIE C.
Creator and fashion designer, Valérie Canuel takes us behind the scenes of her studio by showing us the underside of her job and her daily life. Behind each piece of...
How to dress responsibly?
Despite everything we can read or hear about so-called "eco-responsible" or " eco-friendly " or " sustainable " or "ethical" companies, none of them are completely so. No, it doesn't...
Textiles and their characteristics
As a consumer, it is difficult to know the true characteristics of textiles found in stores. Which fabrics should I prioritize according to my needs and my values? Does my choice...