Style with substance: fashion

Style with substance

For the grown-ups...

By Ursula Brunetti

Looking good shouldn’t have to cost the earth. As we all try to move away from fast fashion and mass-produced pieces, we’ve rounded up the fashion choices that are mindfully made and will give your wardrobe sustainable style.

Visual Impact

Visual Impact in Newport has long been established as the destination store for some of our favourite labels and we love that they’re actively sourcing and stocking more environmental brands.

visualimpact.co.uk Instagram: @visualimpactiow

Nudie Jeans, £99

Double denim

Visual Impact stock a great selection of jeans for men and women, including Levis which are a sustainable wardrobe staple as their pieces are made to last. Another eco-conscious denim brand you’ll find in store are Nudie Jeans who use clean cotton from organic farmers. They even recycle denim and have a Re-Use collection made exclusively from preloved denim.

Part Two striped CINDIE blouse, £90

Just for men

One line that’s just for men is Farah, another environmentally conscious brand at Visual Impact who create wearable, organic cotton clothing for men. From shirts and trousers to t-shirts and basics, Farah excels in responsibly sourced style.

Cotton soft

Part Two craft wearable fashion using sustainable fibres and are constantly working to lower their environmental impact by using organic cotton and recycled polyester and nylon. We love their low-key blouses that are perfect for work or play and can be effortlessly styled up or down. Farah short sleeved shirt, £65

Part Two white blouse, £23 Fransa dress, £49.99

Mia

As we all shift toward a slower fashion philosophy it makes sense to shop for investment pieces that will have lasting appeal in your wardrobe. Mia is full of quality wardrobe staples that can see you through the seasons, year in year out. Our current favourite is their striped FRANSA summer dress which makes a perfect summer staple with its classic print and easy to wear cut.

mia-uk.com Instagram: @miaisleofwight

For the littles...

Frill Dress, £38

Printed T shirt, £18

Hunter+Boo

Hunter + Boo are our go-to shop for stylish children’s wear that’s ethically made. With pieces from zero to five years old, this multi award-winning brand was founded in Singapore and is now based in Ryde. Hunter + Boo has always had ethical and environmental principles at its heart and is proud to be an Island business as the green values of the community have natural synergy with their own environmental ethos.

Made with organic cotton and eco dyes, their rompers, trousers and tops are full of personality and practical details. From reversable pieces to fabric durability, their clothes can withstand plenty of childhood adventures while leaving a light footprint behind. Even their buttons are made from biodegradable cozoro nuts from sustainable farms and their packaging is made from recycled materials.

hunterandboo.co.uk Instagram: @hunterandboo