Colour and texture

colour and texture to lIft your mood

Spring is here, and whilst we’re all frantically throwing the windows open, rummaging around for those gorgeous floaty dresses and swapping up our black jeans and leather jackets for a brighter look, it’s a good time to understand the role colour and texture plays in our lives and the extraordinary impact both can have on our mood!

It goes without saying, our most favourite memories are always associated with one or more of our senses. The scent that reminds you of a glorious Italian holiday you took as a child or the colour over there that’s unmistakably the same as your grandmother’s favourite dress. Since time began colour has been used to beautify our surroundings and, alongside texture, holds the power to channel a wide variety of messages and emotions whatever your age. It’s no surprise then that the colours you choose to wear and even the texture of the material can have a powerful impact on your mood and even the mood of those around you! Expressing ourselves using colours and textures is what we do, whether we realise it or not. Every single day we show our personalities in the way we decorate our homes, the makeup we wear, even the colour of the car we drive, it’s what makes us individuals. One of my favourite Australian fashion brands that really understands the power of using colour and texture to lift your mood is Clutch 4 Humankind.

By bringing us incredibly vivid, art inspired clutch purses with personality, drawing inspiration from the streets, this is fashion that creates conversations whilst allowing our personalities and attitudes to shine. Printed in Melbourne on ethically sourced linen cotton and sewn in Sydney, bold prints such as the Cuban, which is all sass and style and the glorious Hummingbird promise to amp up your street style and your mood in an instant. “We love the textures, colours and infinite possibilities that arise from a piece of cloth. The power of colour to ignite happiness, or a single piece of clothing to lift your mood, embolden confidence and let your attitude shine. When you look good, you feel good!” - Alex, Founder of Clutch 4 Humankind.

These aren’t simply an accessory to add to your wardrobe on a whim; they’re an injection of timeless style and endless positivity to lift your mood and your outfit. Their expressive colours, the craftsmanship, the ethically sourced material and the support of Australian jobs are all a testament to how shopping more carefully is key to feeling good about yourself and what you’re wearing. With so many of us wanting more ethically and locally produced fashion these days, it’s relatively easy to ‘eco consciously’ shop without too much effort. However, it pays to take your time, as it’s only something very special that will give you the burst of #ecowarrior joy and the self confidence you really deserve. Clutch 4 Humankind. People, Conversations, Connections, and the power of being YOU..