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Stay Cool and Comfortable with Our Thigh-Length Bamboo Boxer: The Ultimate Summer Essential for Women

June 17, 2024 3 min read

Discover the ultimate solution for staying cool and comfortable this summer: thigh-length bamboo undershorts! Designed to prevent chafing and crafted from breathable bamboo fabric, this women's underwear, locally made in Canada, is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.

Let’s talk zero waste and the fashion industry

August 24, 2023 2 min read

Being zero waste in the fashion industry is hard. It requires brands to rethink their production processes, to choose sustainably sourced materials and to make choices within the limits of our geographical and industry resources. It’s not mission impossible, but it sure does pose many challenges. Not only do the items need to be packaged eco-consciously, either for merchandizing, shipping or retail, but the cutting and production process itself is a huge challenge.

What Is a Capsule Wardrobe and Why Should You Have One?

August 03, 2023 3 min read

How does your wardrobe make you feel? Is it cluttered and overwhelming? Do you find yourself uninspired by your clothes or mentally exhausted when trying to decide what to pack? If this sounds like you, then a capsule wardrobe may help simplify your life! In this post, I walk you through the concept of a capsule wardrobe and its many benefits.

7 Ways to Create a Sustainable and Socially Conscious Wardrobe

July 27, 2023 5 min read

The clothes we choose to wear are a form of self-expression and a source of comfort as we go about our daily routine and milestone moments in our lives. But what if we could do more with our wardrobe—for the planet and for our communities—simply by being intentional in our choices

6 Timeless and Ecofriendly Basics Every Capsule Wardrobe Should Have

July 13, 2023 3 min read

Imagine a wardrobe that serves you year-round and simplifies your life. With a few capsule wardrobe essentials, you’ll have a ton of interesting outfits to choose from in no time.

How to Travel with Carry-On Luggage Only: 9 Minimalist Packing Tips for Traveling Light

June 26, 2023 4 min read

Traveling light can be a challenge, but it definitely has its perks! Taking a trip with only a carry-on or a backpack saves you airline luggage check-in fees and allows you to keep your bag in sight at all times. Plus, you’ll save time packing, unpacking and deciding what to wear, so you can spend your precious vacation time on things that really matter! But how to fit a whole trip’s worth of clothes and accessories into one carry-on bag?

Behind the ‘seams’ of an artisan solopreneur

May 30, 2023 3 min read

Some people think Clothes & Roads is a big company. Every once in a while, I get emails like, “May I speak to your marketing person” or “to the head of HR” or “to the department in charge of your website”. Humm, those are all me. I guess that’s part of being a solopreneur.

Slow Fashion: Made-to-Order Clothing at Clothes & Roads

February 17, 2023 4 min read 2 Comments

I gave things a lot of thought at the start of this year. If the past few years have taught me anything, it’s that adapting is key, both professionally and personally. One of the biggest challenges for my company Clothes & Roads is inventory management.

8 ways to wear our multifunctional neck warmer

November 27, 2022 3 min read

I’ve always believed that choosing versatile apparel is a way of consuming responsibly. By ensuring that clothing is versatile and adaptable to a range of situations, we not only meet our needs, but we maximize our clothes’ use to eliminate unnecessary expenses. A versatile wardrobe is both more economical and ecological!