Slow fashion brands like Araks, Asket, and Grammar each tell unique stories, championing sustainability and educating their consumers. Inspired by the word “lumen”, Latin for “light,” Luméra set out to spotlight these brands. Now, 100 articles in, we reflect with gratitude on the stories, people, and products that have shaped our journey and picked a quote from each founder interview.

If you’re searching for unique decor, soft furnishings, or thoughtful gifts this holiday season, Rêves des Alpes might just be the brand you’ve been looking for! The homeware brand is a family-run business and their online shop features a curated selection of vintage pieces alongside small-batch, made-to-order items, all reflecting their commitment to conscious consumption and their love for Alpine style.

Inspired by her travels to mines in Africa and South America, Victoria Boninger founded Athari Jewelry, a conscious brand centered on traceability. Her timeless designs empower mining communities while celebrating the beauty of gemstones. This interview explores her journey from luxury fashion to crafting meaningful, responsibly made jewelry.

The Conjunction, The Verb, and The Superlative are critical to one’s speech and a slow fashion wardrobe. They are the leading designs for GRAMMAR, a New York City-based slow fashion brand creating the foundational elements of a modern minimalist wardrobe. We spoke with founder and lead designer Althea Simons, who embodies the belief that simplicity in design sparks creativity.

Discover our thoughtfully curated collection of sustainable ballet pumps and loafers, perfect for you to step into the fall season ahead. We're highlighting 6 sustainable brands that offer a splendid selection of shoes.

We sat down with Facettes Studio's founder, Marie-Laure Dumon, to learn more about her Parisian brand, from her use of deadstock materials sourced from French luxury houses to her inspiration drawn from style icons such as Kate Moss, Monica Bellucci, and Bianca Jagger.

Copenhagen is leading the charge in sustainability at Fashion Week, setting the standard for showcasing slow fashion brands. This August, the city presented the Spring/Summer 2025 collections, filled with effortlessly chic Scandinavian style. Here’s a spotlight on our top five favorite brands from Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Wedding season is here and it’s the perfect occasion to get dressed up! If you have a wedding coming up soon and are looking for a sustainable dress to wear, we have just the list for you! Discover 15 slow fashion brands that offer a stunning selection of evening wear.

If you are frequently shopping for minimalist wardrobe staples at Cos or Uniqlo and are looking for a sustainable alternative, Asket is your best bet! The Swedish slow fashion brand was founded by two college friends on a mission to create a permanent collection made up of high-quality elevated basics at an affordable price point.

Everyone knows that the best Christmas gifts come in the smallest boxes. For this holiday editorial, we drove to Upstate New York to shoot sustainable jewellery with the talented still-life photographer Evan D’Arpino.

Join us for a day in Mexico City, where we shot five sustainable outfits featuring some of Havre Studio’s most iconic designs.

During our trip to Mexico City, Havre Studio founder Madeleine Frandsen took us on a tour through the sustainable brand’s office.

In this video Felice Langkamp, founder of the sustainable fashion brand MyCashmere, shares her top 4 tips on how to style knitwear for Spring.

Felice Langkamp shares her founding story, her biggest learning experiences as a first time entrepreneur, and gives many tips all around the feel-good fabric cashmere.

Andrew and I flew to Mexico City to meet founder Madeleine Frandsen. She shares the story of her upcycling brand with us in our first ever filmed interview!

Marsou founder and mother of three Laetitia Letellier Flandre shares her founding story, the inspiration behind her sustainable kids’ fashion brand and details about the current autumn/winter collection with us.

Parisian slow fashion designer Alice Fresnel creates womenswear based on boxer shorts, collar shirts, or cargo pants, using exclusively high-end deadstock materials. Her brand Alfie is becoming a go-to favorite for it-girls and slow fashion lovers from Paris and beyond.

Steamery is striding forward in the slow fashion movement, giving us the tools to take care of our clothes.

While working for Haute Couture Houses in Paris they saw leftover fabrics being tossed each season. They decided to do something about it and launched their own brand.

Blue is a young designer from Paris who sows romantic, timeless and feminine lingerie sets using exclusively French fabrics.