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In My Room: Miles Jay

Custom sound system handcrafted in Montreal.

Wall photograph by Stuart Winecoff. Vintage ‘80s Italian armchair.

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Retracing our roots with our spring collection, photographed throughout the neighbourhoods of Cairo and the Oasis of Faiyum. Inspired by voyages to the coast of North Africa, past and present, and the brilliance of the landscape along the way.

Drawing from the colour work of 20th-century painter Paul Klee and his colleagues, based on their voyages to Tunisia. Muted, earthy tones contrasted with saturated colours that evoke the vibrance of North Africa.

Malak wearing v-neck tank and relaxed pleated pant

Sohaila, wearing the Knit Cropped Tank & Anti-Fit Denim

New lightweight fabrics crafted to usher in warmer weather. Introducing fine cotton knits, made from pre-consumer clippings, and our 100% lyocell twill, a silky, breathable material crafted from renewable wood pulp fibres.

Omar, wearing the Twill Flow Top, Trouser and Essential Crew

Designed for ease of movement, our new styles flow with you. From spring through summer, day through night, move through moments in comfort and style.

Sohaila, wearing the Terry Sweatshirt, Fine Knit Shorts & Crew Socks

Omar, wearing the Terry Sweatshirt, the Terry Sweatpants and the Essential Crew

Malak, wearing the Midi-Tiered Babydoll Dress

Photography: Justin Aranha. Videography: Adrian Assoufi. Models: Malak El Farouk of UNN Model Management, Omar Aly Osman and Sohaila Kandil. Styling: Katie Trotter. Makeup: Agnieszka Hoscilo. Production: SNAP14 & Kotn.

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A key practice in sustainability is looking to what you already have before buying something new. When it comes to clothes, simple tailoring and alterations can make old pieces in your or your community's wardrobe feel new, diverting textile waste and lowering your closet’s impact.

 approaches just that, walking us through her quick tip to take in her second-hand shorts. Whether it's a thrifted piece, or your body or style has changed, your clothes can adapt with just a few tricks—in this case, a simple button. No previous sewing skills required.

Place the button where you want it to sit on the waistline, trying your garment on to ensure it’ll be the right fit.

Thread the needle through the buttonholes and fabric three or four times to secure it in place.

Tie a knot close to the fabric and cut the thread! You're ready to go.


For more simple sustainability tips and tricks explore below!

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The Button-Fix

You drop a mug, you break a plate… after the wear and tear of daily life, it's normal for household ceramics to end off worse for wear, chipped, cracked, or simply in pieces. So we enlisted ceramist 

, to show us how even broken dishes have more life to give.

From a quick mug fix to a stand-out mosaic table, Rachel teaches us how to restore and up-cycle old ceramics into beautiful new forms. Watch, learn, and redesign.


1. Cover broken edge with glue or epoxy
2. Place pieces together, lining up perfectly
3. Secure with tape and let sit for 24 hours


1. Smash broken ceramics in a cloth with a hammer, wearing gloves and goggles. Smash until pieces are small enough that they can lie flat.

2. Lay out the pieces, making sure you have enough to cover the surface area.

3. Brush the mortar over the surface, fully covering it.

Lay out the pieces in your preferred design.

Clean off with a sponge to reveal the tiles.

“The idea that everything we could ever need already exists on this planet is something I think of often. I always carry with me that less is more and simple is better.” —Rachel Saunders

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How to Upcycle Ceramics

In the U.S. alone, an estimated 133 billion pounds of edible food is wasted each year. While much of that waste may be beyond our control, the way you treat the food in your kitchen is.

Chef and food educator Maryah Ananda sees food as a lens for wellness, healing and sustainable practice. By treating the food you have as a precious resource, you can make the most of it, spreading your meals and dollar, while reducing your environmental impact.

So, once you’ve collected your scraps, what happens next? Maryah shares her three tips for conserving food in the video below, equipping you with the tools to build your own sustainable practice.

Three ways to use your fresh or frozen food scraps:

Making soup stock: add food scraps, spices and herbs to boiling water. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for two or more hours. Strain the soup to leave only the broth. From there, add any ingredients that fit your soup fancy and serve! Learn more on making stock on 

Create an aromatherapy bath: save your citrus peels and add them to a hot bath. Part 2: let the smell envelop you.

Use for composting: combine vegetable and fruit scraps with soil or dead leaves in a closed container with holes for aeration. Mist with water, and mix the contents 1-2 times a week. Leave for 1-2 months to let the contents fully decompose, then add to plants to fertilize.

“Sustainability needs action to preserve land, food and materials, but it also needs intention, openness, learning and healing. My most important tip is just to try your best. We need people in power to make actual changes, so remember, we aren't perfect and do what you can.” —Maryah Ananda

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From Scraps to Soup

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