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Stories, guides and news from the SANVT team — on fit, materials and the everyday pieces we make.
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The lockdowns over the past year or so have redefined our relationship with life, home and work – and it’s likely that the changes in our ways will stick. After all, many of our new habits are worth keeping. One... Read storyInspiration · October 4, 2021
How should sweatpants fit?
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Renting clothes seems like a great idea to address the problem of mass production in fast fashion. Grab your next outfit for a few bucks for a couple of days instead of buying it forever – sounds great, doesn’t it?... Read storySustainability · October 3, 2021
Is renting clothes really sustainable?
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What your clothes are made of is not only critical for the planet, it’s also crucial for the quality, functionality and aesthetics of the product itself. It’s especially true for a multi-functional piece like the polo shirt, where the material... Read storyProduct · October 2, 2021
What's the best fabric for polo shirts?
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If you already have a pair of chinos in your wardrobe, you certainly know that chinos are a fashionable all-rounder. Especially when you’re in a dilemma about whether an event calls for a formal or informal dress code, you can’t... Read storyInspiration · September 24, 2021
How to wear chinos with sneakers
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In summer, light T-shirts are what you need. In winter, heavier t-shirts are what to look for. But where does that leave autumn? It’s the in-between season where it’s not so clear what kind of tee you should have ready... Read storyInspiration · September 14, 2021
The best Autumn T-Shirts
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A well-fitting chino in a classic color can now no longer be missing from any closet. Whether in the office, at events or for a sporty style in the café - chino pants convince on every occasion. But how do... Read storyInspiration · August 31, 2021
The Black Chino - How to combine the most classic trousers?
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We, at SANVT, love chinos. After all, what’s not to love? They’re versatile, smart, and fit almost any occasion. But only almost. Even we – as absolute chino fans – have to admit: chinos can sometimes be worn in the... Read storyInspiration · August 30, 2021
When to wear chinos (and when not to)
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For a long time, cotton and polyester were the predominantly used materials for t-shirts. Yet since then, plenty of other sustainable and biodegradable materials have come along. One of the most popular new materials for t-shirts in the slow fashion... Read storyProduct · August 25, 2021
The Best T-Shirt Material: Lyocell vs. Cotton and Polyester
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By now, the negative effects of fast fashion on the environment and climate change are an open secret. But as our awareness grows, we still need an answer to question where we can find sustainable fashion. Fast fashion (and greenwashing) is... Read storySustainability · August 21, 2021
Five of the Best Sustainable Fashion Apps