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I Only Buy the Best Quality Items—These 3 From Zara’s Sister Brand Make the Cut

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I Only Buy the Best Quality Items—These 3 From Zara's Sister Brand Make the Cut

Do you follow Andrea Cheong on Instagram or TikTok? If you don’t, you should! She has become the trusted and approachable authority in an arena that many find daunting to step into—sustainable fashion. On her platforms, Andrea breaks sustainable shopping down into bite-size pieces of information one can easily digest and use for more sensible shopping tactics in the future. With her wealth of knowledge and very good taste, it’s no wonder we had to knock on her virtual door. In this month’s column, she shares with us her top tips for buying jewellery. Read on to discover what she has to say…

As anyone worth their sustainability salt knows, natural fibres alone don’t equate to a sustainable fashion item. However, it’s one of the main things that I use to shop by, due to the comfort factor (natural materials are more breathable) and because they typically hold more value than synthetic items, should it ever be donated or resold. Not to mention, should it ever end up in the landfill, it’s at the very least degradable in a shorter amount of time than a synthetic. This is the first and most basic go-to shopping tip that I give to anyone who is looking to buy less, but better. Massimo Dutti’s summer collection has a few pieces that have caught my eye. They’re well made for their price point and there are quite a number of linen and cotton pieces that could seamlessly fit into the majority of wardrobes.

Scroll on to discover the Massimo Dutti pieces that pass my test.

Whether you’re spending the summer in the city or by the beach, linen trousers are one of your best friends. The fact that it crumples with wear is all the more luxurious – clothes are supposed to move with you and adapt to your body. It’s the beauty of the fabric, so embrace it! This ochre pair from Massimo Dutti adds depth to a neutral outfit and I think it would look all the better paired with black. The dart detail at the relaxed waist elongates the torso. I’d wear this with leather sandals or mules.

Throwing on a breezy, cotton shirt is one of the simplest luxuries during the summer. Getting dressed really doesn’t need to be hard when you’re prioritising natural fibres and will be comfortable all day. Cotton voile is a translucent and delicate textile that in spite of its translucency, retains a silk-like handfeel. It also tends to be more expensive to use than generic cotton. A good quality version will be high in thread count and soft to touch. This pale blue Johnny collar shirt from Massimo Dutti channels a romantic feel with its billowing sleeves. I love the idea of this worn over a swimsuit with its sweeping neckline.

I love the vintage feel of this 100% organic linen number with its beautiful wavy lattice work on the border. The style is very simple and clean, which is all part of its charm and versatility – I’d wear it with a crochet top or basic tank. Think cottagecore but grown up. Linen comes from the flax plant and is considered to be a lower impact fibre than even cotton, as it doesn’t require as much irrigation. 

Next Up: I’m Obsessed With This Secret Zara Brand—21 Pieces That Look Ultra Luxe

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