LAGOFRA - Journal – Tagged "Sustainability"

Timeless fashion staples: Building a wardrobe that never goes out of style

Fashion trends come and go at a dizzying pace, often leaving us scrambling to catch up or feeling frustrated as the latest craze fades just as quickly as it arrived. In contrast, a timeless wardrobe is a haven of dependable, versatile pieces that never lose their appeal. Investing in such staples not only ensures style longevity but also promotes a more conscious and sustainable approach to fashion. Here, we delve into 11 quintessential wardrobe items that remain eternally chic.

March 14, 2025

Tags: Apparel Blazer Brand Capsule Closet Clothes Consumption Daily Day Environment Fashion Fashion Staples Garments Jeans Lagofra Leather Jacket Little Black Dress (LBD) Minimalism Outfit Pea Coat Quality Shirt Slow Fashion Style Sustainability Sweatshirt T-shirt Tailored Trousers Timeless Trench Coat Wardrobe White Trainers

We'll always have Paris

Première Vision was back in Paris on February 11, 12, and 13 at Paris Nord Villepinte, and we made our presence felt at stand 6M87.

February 17, 2025

Tags: 100% Moda Portugal Apparel Brand Capsule CENIT Clothes Collections Factory Fashion Fashion Trade Show Industry Innovation Lagofra Made in Portugal Manufacture Manufacturing Nord Villepinte Paris Porto Portugal Première Vision Quality Spring-Summer Sustainability Textile Textile Fair Timeless Transparency

Transparency in the fashion industry

Consumers are becoming more conscious and genuinely interested in the sources and consequences of their purchases. This is also a reality in the fashion industry, and brand transparency is something that is gradually considered when making purchasing decisions.

December 17, 2024

Tags: Brand Clothes Companies Consumers Consumption Daily Day Factory Fashion Garments Impact Industry Lagofra Manufacture Manufacturing Production Sustainability Textile Transparency

5th anniversary of the DAILY DAY BY LAGOFRA store at CCBombarda

Last Saturday, October 26th, we gathered clients and friends to celebrate five years of our store at CCBombarda. It was a beautiful day, where we hosted two special showcases in partnership with Clara Não and Veronique Verais.

October 28, 2024

What is slow fashion and how to join the movement?

In a world that has embraced consumerism, slow fashion is an alternative to the market, that carefully considers the processes and resources required to make clothing. This movement is an awareness and approach to fashion that focusses on timeless, high-quality designs, produced on a small or medium scale.

October 17, 2024

Tags: Apparel Bag Brand Capsule Closet Clothes Collections Consumers Consumption Daily Day Environment Fabrics Factory Fashion Garments Impact Industry Innovation Lagofra Made in Portugal Manufacture Manufacturing Minimalism Production Quality Recycle Recycling Reduce Reuse Slow Fashion Sustainability Textile Tips Wardrobe

“Made in Portugal” lends value to fashion brands

The label “Made in Portugal” is a global excellence reference in the textile industry. Portuguese textiles and clothing have earned significant international notoriety and reputation and are currently among the most advanced and best-performing manufacturing industries worldwide.

September 12, 2024

Tags: Advantages Apparel ATP Brand Capsule Clothes Collections Companies Creativity Expertise Fabrics Factory Fashion Garments Industry Innovation Labels Lagofra Made in Portugal Manufacture Manufacturing Patterns Portugal Production Quality Slow Fashion Sustainability Textile

Six sustainable packing tips for your holidays

Sweet August: that time of the year when most of us go on vacation. But when it comes time to pack, we are all guilty of occupying our precious baggage allowance with items that don’t even make it out of the suitcase. Thus, here we have some tips so you can pack sustainably and not spend your entire trip wondering “why did I even bring that?”

August 14, 2024

Tags: Apparel Bag Brand Capsule Clothes Daily Day Environment Fashion Garments Holidays Impact Lagofra Luggage Minimalism Packing Recycle Reduce Reuse Suitcase Sustainability Tips Vacation Wardrobe

Demystifying illusions: What greenwashing hides

Concerns about the environmental impact of different industries have increased, both among companies and consumers. While it is true that many companies attempt to counteract and mitigate these impacts, others prefer to pull the wool over the eyes of consumers who are concerned about this issue. Greenwashing obscures many firms’ lovely promises of eco-responsibility.

April 24, 2024

Tags: Environment Fashion Fast Fashion Greenwashing Impact Industry Lagofra Manufacturing Marketing Slow Fashion Sustainability Textile

Source Fashion was a must

We exhibited at Source Fashion in Olympia London, from February 18 to 20, and we're thrilled to share a few highlights with you.

February 20, 2024

Tags: 100% Moda Portugal CENIT Clothes Factory Fashion Fashion Trade Show Garments Industry Lagofra London Made in Portugal Manufacture Manufacturing Olympia London Source Fashion Spring-Summer Sustainability Textile Textile Fair

Which textile materials are more sustainable?

All this news about the climate crisis makes us want to make sustainable choices when buying clothes and prioritise sustainable textile materials. But what exactly are sustainable materials? That’s the million-dollar question! The truth is that determining a raw material’s sustainability isn’t a black-and-white matter. There’re a variety of factors to consider, including those we’re going to talk about here.

January 15, 2024

Tags: Consumers Consumption Fabrics Fashion Fibers Garments Industry Manufacturing Materials Slow Fashion Sustainability Textile

Get to know the different types of fabrics and what their advantages and disadvantages

Our clothes are made from fabrics formed by fibres that can be natural, synthetic, or artificial. The origin of these fibres makes all the difference in the shape and comfort of the garments, and they all have advantages and disadvantages. We will analyse each one of them to understand their differences, as well as their pros and cons.

October 18, 2023

Tags: Acetate Acrylic Advantages Artificial Blended Clothes Cotton Disadvantages Elastane Environment Fabrics Fibers Garments Impact Industry Linen Lyocell Natural Nylon Polyamide Polyester Polypropylene Production Rayon Recycling Silk Sustainability Synthetic TENCEL Textile Viscose Wool

Clothing labels: To cut or not to cut them, that is the question

How many times have you felt a certain discomfort caused by some label? In some cases, the labels on our clothes sting or make us itch, and so the habit of cutting them has become very common. However, this could be a mistake, because when we cut this accessory, we are increasing the probability of the garment being damaged early.

September 25, 2023