I am always drawn to black leather – it looks and feels so powerful, rich, and sculptural. From samurai armor to the biker jacket to cowboy boots, the utility of leather has lent its edge to modern fashion. Black leather carries a suggestion of sex or violence, making it the perfect material for exploring archetypal […]
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MNMA Edit: Summer Entertaining
The sun sets late, and you can’t help but feel festive with the warm weather. Summer is the season to celebrate and let all your senses enjoy the show. Here I’ve put together some suggestions for a seasonal menu, as well as beautiful design objects for you to craft the mood. Entertain your guests in […]
Fashion Revolution: A Manuma primer
The way you shop, and the way you care for your clothes can help you live more in alignment with your values. You buy organic produce and grass-fed meat. You’ve invested in improvements to your home to make it more energy efficient. You bring reusable bags to the grocery store. You own at least one […]
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CBD: A Manuma primer
We’ve put together this beginner’s guide to CBD and some of the issues around it because it’s closely tied to women’s wellness, traditional herbalism, and the social justice issues that motivate us to do this work. We put hemp “milk” in our coffee or smoothies, and we use hemp fiber to make durable fabric that […]
Dangerous Coats
Pockets are a mandatory detail here at Manuma. My fashion foremother, Claire McCardell, insisted on pockets in her dresses because of the instant sense of ease and confidence a woman gets being able to rest her hands there. To say nothing of being unburdened by a handbag. There has been much speculation as to why […]
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Manuma in the press
Manuma founder Allie McConnell was recently quoted in a piece in Hartford Magazine by Caitlin Collins on the Pantone Color of the Year, Living Coral. “It’s flattering on literally everyone,” McConnell says. “It has a softness to it, which makes it more approachable than a true fire engine red. It definitely has a tropical feel, […]
MNMA Gift Edit: Valentine’s Day
We’ve pulled together some of our favorite luxury and design gifts for your Valentine’s Day consideration – lavish your loved one, or indulge yourself. We’re as cynical and irreverent as the next modern woman, but we also believe in beauty, pleasure, and thoughtful care for others and ourselves. So whether you’re going all-in on a […]
Tips: Shrink your dry cleaning bill (and your carbon footprint)
Do you avoid buying beautiful clothes because of the scary “Dry Clean Only” label? For the most part, this is a disclaimer from brands so they can prevent returns. They need to minimize returns because it cuts into their profits – that’s understandable. But too often this is an unnecessary burden on shoppers because it’s […]
E-book: Sustainable fashion for special occasions
The first e-book published by Manuma is a simple and straightforward guide to formal fashion. With original content from Manuma founder Allie McConnell, it’s a unique take on dressing in a notoriously challenging category. For many of us, an invitation to a formal event is a flurry of emotions – and almost immediately our thoughts […]
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Holiday Gift Guide for Gentlewomen
The best gifts are useful, thoughtful, and beautiful. So we’ve curated a list of suggestions and linked products that we think fit the bill and align with her values. Treat yourself or the amazing women in your life. We’re trying out affiliate marketing links as a source of income for Manuma. I may receive a […]