Luizas&Co
Portugal
Handloom Luiza Jacket
$1,195
This handloom jacket is every stylists dream! A perfect combination of traditional loom and oversized faux pearl buttoning in sand tones, this jacket is versatile with any outfit from silks to recycled denim, a full skirt or the MTV Awards. Handmade by local female artisans using antique looms and ancient Portuguese technique. Jacquard work has been prepared on looms, while velvet has been stitched in stripes and several techniques have been used in sequence. Fully lined in premium vintage silk for a luxurious wear. No doubt your friends will be asking to borrow this for the next show biz night out.
Due to the custom nature of this order, the Handloom Luiza Jacket is not available for refund.
Provides one girl
11
months of
🎓
True to size
3 weeks
Cotton loom, Silk (lining), Velvet (detail)
While cotton is an organic fiber, traditional agriculture has led to over farming (drought, famine, death) and the use of pesticides (poison). For instance, it takes some 5,200 gallons of water to produce a basic tee and pair of jeans. The good news is that regenerative agriculture is on the rise, including major cotton growing regions like India and the U.S. This jacket (minus its faux pearl buttons and velvet ribbons) is biodegradable.
Artisan work inspired Luizas&Co to adopt traditional Portuguese techniques and translate them into avant-garde pieces. Female founded and established in 2017 by Suzana Magalhães, the Luizas&Co brand collaborates with local artists to adorn their collections in embroidery, weaving and beading. Supporting female artists, Luizas&Co is produced wholly in Portugal and invests in the training of the next generation of young women to preserve ancient techniques. The brand issues limited edition, conscious and handmade qualities that are high in demand in a post-Covid era.
