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is for... into

the WILD

Honouring nature in all its raw

beauty has quickly become Simone

Rocha’s MO. For the designer’s

latest contribution to Moncler’s

Genius project she was thinking

about girl guides and protection

in the wilderness – her tent capes

done in blush with red and pearly

headpieces have us completely

rethinking camping attire. With the

signature Simone Rocha femininity

entwined with the utilitarian

practicality of Moncler, the legacy

brand known for its lightweight

après ski jackets, the collection

is a reminder to us all to stop and

appreciate the great outdoors.

“I am inspired by the plants and

flowers around me – whether that

is my garden at home or at the

flower market on Columbia Road

or Marylebone in London,” says

Rocha. “I’m also inspired by the

landscapes in Ireland where

I grew up.” Time to step outside.

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Bag, $980,

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Not only are you supporting the

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Moncler 4 Simone Rocha

Words: Grace O’Neill. Still-life styling: Samantha Wong.

Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans; Sevak Babakhani (still-life)

is for... adopting a

ZERO-waste policy

Market stalls and Etsy purges are ways

to make sure your unwanted clothes

don’t end up in landfill. Airtasker has

teamed up with eBay so you can even

outsource selling your clothes online –

or find out if a local fashion college

could re-use them. E

is for... YES to

Innovation

Mindful designers are finding

increasing ways to get creative

with waste. Our favourite

recent example? The Dinosaur

Designs handbags made with

upcycled resin – a byproduct

from the oil industry.

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