Sophie Summer Stories

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Transitional Looks for Sustainable Style This Autumn

From the classic trench coat to the essential umbrella, here are our suggested styles for transitional looks this autumn

AAKS Ethical Bags And The Unique Influence Of The Ghanaian Sunshine

Ghana -- Find out fun facts and learn how the Ghanaian influence can be seen in every bag of the new collection.

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Perennial Trends for Sustainable Style

‘Perennial trends’ may seem like an oxymoron, after all, aren’t trends, by definition, fleeting? Well, yes and no. Some looks, colours, and pattern...

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How To Live More Consciously In 2022

As we hurtle towards February, many of our New Year’s Resolutions may have already fallen by the wayside. No judgement, a few of the Sophie Summer ...

What is Vegan Leather? - All About AppleSkin™ with LUXTRA founder Jessica Kruger

Sustainability and ethical manufacturing are at the heart of Sophie Summer. Our goal is to help to create a better world where we can shine a spotl...

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10 Top Tips to 'Staycation' in Style

At last, some kind of normality is resuming. We can sit inside pubs and restaurants again (just in time for beer garden weather!). We can hug, and ...

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How to Spend Valentine's Day in Lockdown (A Valentine’s Survival Guide)

Valentine's Day? What Valentine's Day? Some of us are lucky to spend lockdown with loved ones. But what if you're in lockdown apart? Or single and ...

Top Tips for a Merry Sustainable Christmas

Don't overbuy food and discover the joys of leftovers -- we're happy to provide a few suggestions to make sure your Christmas is both merry and sus...