Sustainable Fashion

Claire McCardell and the American Look in Fashion

Claire McCardell and the American Look in Fashion

August 2021 2 minute read American Fashion | Capsule Wardrobe | Classic Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Timeless Fashion

Who created The American Look in fashion? Most will tell you Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, or Ralph Lauren. In reality, it was shaped by American designer... more »

A New Look at Sustainable Fashion

A New Look at Sustainable Fashion

November 2020 3 minute read Classic Fashion | Luxury Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Vintage Inspired Style

In 1947 Christian Dior changed fashion history with his “New Look” collection. It was in this collection he introduced the Corolle line, a... more »

Jackie O Summer Style: Relaxed Yet Refined

Jackie O Summer Style: Relaxed Yet Refined

July 2020 2 minute read American Fashion | Capsule Wardrobe | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Timeless Fashion

No matter the occasion or time of year, there is always something we can learn from the first lady of style Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Her time on the... more »

If You Want to Shop Sustainably, Shop Like Grandma

If You Want to Shop Sustainably, Shop Like Grandma

May 2020 5 minute read Classic Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Timeless Fashion

If my grandmother was still alive and I tried to explain “sustainable living” to her, she would simply call it living.  She was part of... more »

Unlocking Your Productivity Starts With Your Wardrobe

Unlocking Your Productivity Starts With Your Wardrobe

April 2020 6 minute read Capsule Wardrobe | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

As working women, we're all looking for that magic bullet that will save us a few minutes here, or an hour there so that we can get more things done... more »

Couture Techniques Used in American Made Fashion

Couture Techniques Used in American Made Fashion

April 2020 2 minute read American Fashion | Classic Fashion | Luxury Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

We can all dream of owning a piece of haute couture one day, but it will likely be just that — a dream for most of us. One of the many features... more »

Women's Workwear: Day to Night Outfits for Real Women

Women's Workwear: Day to Night Outfits for Real Women

March 2020 2 minute read Capsule Wardrobe | Classic Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

Why is it that the most common advice out there on how to take an outfit from day to night is to simply swap my work bag for a sparkly clutch or heels?... more »

Natural Fabrics Are The Key to Building a Seasonless Wardrobe

Natural Fabrics Are The Key to Building a Seasonless Wardrobe

October 2019 3 minute read Capsule Wardrobe | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

If you look at the content of Senza Tempo pieces you’ll notice one key thing: no polyester. Even our linings are silk. It’s a detail... more »

CFDA Guide to Sustainability: We're Almost There

CFDA Guide to Sustainability: We're Almost There

September 2019 4 minute read American Fashion | Luxury Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet

The CFDA, an organization Senza Tempo is not a member of, finally published a set of guidelines on sustainability. Unsurprisingly, Senza Tempo had... more »

The Search for the Perfect Black Skirt

The Search for the Perfect Black Skirt

January 2019 2 minute read Capsule Wardrobe | Classic Fashion | Luxury Fashion | Sustainable Fashion | The Mindful Closet | Vintage Inspired Style

Simple black skirts should be the easiest thing in the world to find. It's like the little black dress — one of the most ubiquitous fashion staples... more »