What if this year, you relocated your wardrobe ? The pink city is full of creators with commitments as noble as their productions. To inspire you and support small Toulouse creators, the editor has put together a top 5 of brands with pretty values, in local fashion.
Spotlight on memorable women with Les Affranchies t-shirts
"Most often in History, anonymous was a woman" wrote Virgnia Wolf. By creating Les Affranchies, Pauline Cistac wanted to look at History differently: from the feminine prism. On her t-shirts, she highlights female figures who have remained in the shadows: Phoolan Devi, the Indian "Robin Hood" - the Chinese pirate Ching Shih - or even the shaman warrior Lozen... Each t-shirt is a tribute to thesewomen with incredible personal stories. The illustration of each portrait is produced in collaboration with an artist, according to his universe. The objective: support artists by donating 10% of t-shirt revenues, and generate curiosityabout the lives of these female icons.
The t-shirts are printed in Toulouse on 100% organic cotton, and sold at a price of €30.
Customizable clothing with linocut by BiArt
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The designer offers a customizable offer. And if you don't need a new item of clothing, but you like the artist's work: Bianca also engraves on your clothes.
Discover the e-shop - Find BiArt creations at 7 rue de la Bourse, 23 rue des Paradoux and 5 rue Boulbonne in Toulouse
Allies: Toulouse-style slow fashion
In the age of “disposable” fashion, Alliés seeks to change the relationship we have with clothes. In 2020, Marie founded a brand full of meaning: sustainable pieces< /strong>, quality materials, small series and a manufacturing process respecting local employment and craftsmanship. pants, shirts, hats, bags: the pieces are modern, colorful, original. They are made by seamstresses from the Occitanie region, from carefully selected materials (upcycled and natural or labeled GOTS, OEKO TEX).
Since the start of 2024, Alliés has become aspringboard brand for young designers: by collaborating with the MJM fashion school, it gives future stylists the opportunity to co-create pieces, thus offering a boost to their professional integration The first co-creation was done with Pauline Martinez, and her inspirations from the 60s and 70s.
Surboom's colorful upcycling
The Toulouse brand Surboom is based on upcycling: the designer Marianne uses the patchwork technique and revalues everyday materials. She plays with colors, materials and shapes to make unique, solid and stylish pieces! Before embarking on a creation, Marianne takes into account 3 factors: timelessness, durability and usefulness of what she produces. So, these little pieces will accompany you for years! Each product is unique, and it is possible to order pieces according to your desires: a discussion with the designer about your inspirations and that's it. Your marvel will be made by hand, in his workshop at Reynerie.
United Souls highlights the great figures of the civil rights struggle
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United Souls combines music and History on the clothes. The clothes by Jacques Goba are a unifying call to the duty of memory: he highlights the little-known or ignored figures of the civil rights struggle. Simone de Beauvoir, James Balwin, Maya Angelou, Kwame Nkrumah... And also pays tribute to the major role of music in the emancipation of oppressed peoples. Each of these great figures is illustrated by a- e artist on organic or recycled cotton.
Discover the e-shop - Found at 39 rue Peyrolière in Toulouse
Also read: Thrift stores in Toulouse: the retro selection for your second-hand shopping!
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