Trying to reduce decision fatigue and overbuying.
If you had to choose just five pieces for summer, what fabrics and silhouettes would you prioritize?
Interested in practicality over trends.
It's so difficult to find something of good quality these days without it costing a fortune. I used to be able to find nice everyday dresses in the stores that last a long time but now they are really rare and the ones that you find are so low quality but high price. I am growing more dislike for mass produced materials. So, I am now always considering custom made but then it is hard to find people who make things these days.
Been looking for stuff that isn't just a hat with a font on it.
Found this brand that makes these three objects - PLATE, LABEL, INDEX. No branding, no tags, no meaning really. Just shapes. Metal, I think.
They cost $60 each. I don't know if that's reasonable or if I've just been conditioned by Supreme to think simple = expensive.
Also their site operates on some weird schedule. Closes Sunday, opens Thursday. Not sure if that's pretentious or just honest.
Elohm if you wanna see what I mean.
Not buying yet. But I keep thinking about them. Anyone else ever paid for stuff like this or is this where fashion turns into art gallery logic?
I will not try to be super promotional, but I would love feedback on my startup. I call it Stem Stitch. https://www.instagram.com/stemstitch_26?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
I love the idea of taking extra inventory from fashion cycles and resell them with new embroidered designs. my insta does a little bit more to explain it, but I want to see what everyone wants from sustainable fashion. Feel free to share ideas and things to look out for!
We’re a tiny, women-owned studio in India focusing on ultra-high quality, not quantity. We use Oeko-Tex certified fabrics because we believe what touches your skin should be safe and built to last.
Our Moq starts from 10 pcs because ethical fashion shouldn't be a luxury gatekept from everyone. We don’t do mass production; we do intentional, small-batch craft.
If you're into slow fashion and supporting transparent makers, we’d love your support in spreading the word!
I’ve been saving up for a while now and I’m finally at the point where I’m ready to launch my first online clothing business. I’ve put a lot of thought into the direction and identity of the brand and I know exactly the aesthetic I want to focus on. The style is more office wear with an old money feel timeless pieces, structured silhouettes, quality fabrics and something that feels elegant and elevated without looking outdated or overly formal. I want it to feel refined and intentional, not fast fashion or trend chasing. A lot of what I see from bigger retailers like Zara feels too basic or mass produced, and doesn’t really capture that classic, polished look I’m aiming for.
My biggest challenge right now is figuring out where to actually find suppliers that align with that vision and that can also provide enough quantity to build a consistent inventory. I don’t want to rely on random small vendors and risk running into stock issues early on. At the same time, I don’t want generic wholesale pieces that don’t reflect the identity I’m trying to build. I want to work with suppliers that offer pieces that feel timeless, well made and curated but also allow me to restock and grow without constantly starting from zero.
