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.

With gifts thoughtfully chosen for our loved ones, it’s time to focus on the final touches: beautiful, mindful gift wrapping. Staying true to our commitment to sustainable fashion and conscious gifting, we’re embracing wrapping options that are kind to the planet. Here are three techniques for sustainable gift wrapping this holiday season!

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.

The festive season is here, and that means one thing—our Christmas Gift Guide has arrived! Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for her, him, or the little ones, we've curated a selection of beautiful items that are also kind to the planet. These thoughtful picks are sure to bring joy to your loved ones and be cherished for years to come!

I’m in a fully committed relationship with fashion rental. Especially during this time of year, with the changing seasons, holiday parties, and the pressure to buy gifts, the calendar seems to call for new wardrobes and more stuff. But rental is the perfect solution—nothing new, just new to you. Here’s what to know about four leading rental platforms: Tulerie, By Rotation, Nuuly, and Pickle.

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.

With autumn, it’s the perfect time to start layering your looks again, jackets and coats become essential staples for autumnal styling. With finding coats and jackets for this time of year there’s the classic go-to styles: the trench coat, a blazer, a barn jacket, and a long coat. We’ve curated a selection from our favorite sustainable brands.

The Slow Fashion Gala in Stockholm shines a spotlight on sustainable fashion designers, vintage stores and content creators from the Scandinavian capital. We spoke with 3 founders to explore their vision for a more sustainable industry and learn more about their brands.

Among slow fashion brands, Araks stands out for its mindful, conscious design of unique lingerie and swimwear. A chance studio encounter with founder Araks Yeramyan this past summer, capturing a quintessential New York moment, led us to sit down with her to explore the brand’s core: women, mindfulness, and color.

As the leaves begin to turn and the chill of Fall sets in, chocolate brown is making its mark on Autumn wardrobes, offering a stylish alternative to traditional Fall colors. We’ve curated a list of items, so you can opt for sustainable solutions to try this trend through rental platforms, vintage stores and sustainable brands.

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.

Introducing "In Sarah's Closet", a series that highlights a few favorite slow fashion outfits worn by our editor Sarah Marie Day. This first feature is all about dressing for fall. From a chic brown knit dress by Reformation to wardrobe staples from Asket, get ready for minimal, chic and sustainable street style looks perfect for September in New York City.

One secret to cool Scandinavian style is the abundance of outstanding vintage stores in the Northern capitals. Whether you're looking for a vintage trench coat, sleek Nordic knitwear, or iconic designer bags from past decades, this Stockholm vintage store guide points you in the right direction.

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.

Here are 12 standout trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week, each ready to be styled by you! Copenhagen proved that sustainability and style can seamlessly coexist, giving us with plenty of fresh ideas for summer outfits. Check out our trend summary of the Spring/Summer 2025 collections and get inspired!

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.

Berlin Fashion Week is set to revolutionize the industry by introducing new Sustainability Requirements for designers. Partnering with Copenhagen Fashion Week, the pioneers of these standards in 2020, Berlin aims to drive change in sustainable fashion.

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.

Love your clothes, cherish them, refresh them, repair them and rewear them! By keeping your most loved items in good condition you can repeatedly use them year after year. Mend it May is an initiative that inspires taking care of what is already in your closet!