Mending, repairing, reusing, and recycling Mending clothing is the act of repairing imperfections that have developed from being well-worn. These include holes, tears, missing buttons, or permanent stains. Most often, repairing these involve some kind […]
At Patra our story began with Silk. The elegant and luxurious feel on your skin is second to none. So, what other benefits of silk are there, especially through those cool winter months? Silk is […]
Making the right clothing choices is important. Not only does it affect how you look and feel, but the choices you make also have an impact on the environment. It is important to choose clothing […]
The Africa fashion exhibition is set to take place at the Victoria and Albert museum. It will attempt to recreate the narrative of Africa by showcasing its independence and creativity after decades of false assumption. […]
How to make your self-care more sustainable and skin kind Taking care of your skin is an important part of self-care but with so many products out there, it can be hard to find the […]
The best ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable Fashion manufacturing has changed exponentially in the past century. The advent of mass production and the invention of synthetic fibres around 100 years ago, has led […]
The best ways to stop moths destroying your clothing Moths aren’t a serious threat to your home or your health, but if you’ve ever got out your favourite sweater only to find it’s been nibbled […]
The natural fabrics you can rely on in warm weather Although it seems like a long time coming, summer is just around the corner! Warmer days are on their way and with them, the opportunity […]
Care for your clothes sustainably and make your natural fabrics last longer Investing in clothes made from natural fabrics is the first step in adopting a more sustainable lifestyle, but another important aspect to curating […]
How to stay comfortable and enjoy temperamentally spring weather in style They say that April showers bring May flowers, but it’s never fun when it starts to pour down in the middle of a stroll […]