This article from Vogue<\/a> calls it “accessible luxury,” in a way that is apparently distasteful to the fashion industry, a disdainful category. I would argue that more of us should be striving to wear exactly that: quiet luxury that lasts. (The article eventually comes to the same conclusion, more or less. Will the fashion industry, and consumers, eventually embrace this idea? It would be beneficial to everyone, including the environment, if they did…)<\/p>\nIn any case, I’m grateful to those of you who continue to support my small business and who also believe in good quality clothing, as well as the joy of making and wearing it. Thanks for taking this journey with me, for reading and following and for buying our patterns. I’m glad you’re here. You give me hope!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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