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Cross Body Bag – From the 80’s to 2010’s

Cross body bag or a fanny pack had a boom in the 1980’s. Back in time, a fanny pack was more than a mom’s accessories. Wearing it was necessary to stay trendy, for both men and women. It was designed to keep you “hand-free” when wearing it. And most of them was made with leather and bulky pockets. When it comes to the 90’s, it had its down time and wearing a fanny pack was considered as nerdy.

The 2000’s

More than ten years ago, different brands try to bring back the trend of cross body bag. They have eliminated the bulky shape and they are loved by rappers and celebrities. Furthermore, people doesn’t wear them on the waist anymore. Instead, they wear it across the shoulder – where the idea of cross body bag really kicks in. It helps to reduce the pockets you need and keep your outfit neat and minimal.

Polar Skate Co. Cordura Mini Dealer Bag - Red

Polar Skate Co.

The Modern Cross Body Bag

When it comes to the 2010’s, cross body bag appears to have its boom again. Even big names like Gucci, Coach, Maison Margiela and many other brands are launching their cross body bag. And they are not necessarily in leather anymore, thanks to technology advancement. You can find them in technical nylon, corduraand even organic cotton. And you can also find them in different sizes, from a small dealer bag to a medium size cross body bag. People wear them for daily use or a travel accessories. Indeed, they have the functionality of keeping you “hand-free” yet fashionable, which is exactly the reason why they have become the trend again.

WANT Les Essentiels Tacoma Waist Pack - Navy/Tobacco

Fancy some cross body bag with organic cotton and premium leather? Check out our latest arrivals from WANT Les Essentiels.

WANT LES ESSENTIELS AW19

Sustainable Canvas Shoes

Canvas shoes are one of the most popular type of shoes. It has a very basic look which is easy to match. Unlike leather, canvas is also easy to take care of. Thus, they are so popular that you can find various of canvas shoes in the market. But at ANDJOY, we also care about products’ sustainability. Thus, we would like a pair of canvas shoes that are eco friendly and sustainable. In the previous articles, we talked about Good News sneakers. Today, we will discover more about their canvas shoes collections.

 

Sustainable Material

The canvas fabric is usually made with cotton or linen. They are extremely durable because the fabric is tightly woven. For Good News sneakers, the canvas is made with organic cotton. If you want to know more about organic cotton and why they are eco friendly, don’t forget to check out our Organic Cotton 101.

Good News Hurler Low Sneaker - Navy Brown

Hurler Low Sneaker – Navy Brown

The outsole is actually recycled rubber. These rubber come from used tires and shoes. They have an exaggerating look and if you flip it around, you will find there are pattern on the sole for better grip.

Good News Hurler Low Sneaker - Navy Brown

 

Good News Bagger Low Sneaker - White

Bagger Low Sneaker – White

Bagger Low sneaker has very similar designs as the Hurler low sneakers. The main difference will be the color. Hurler sneakers usually have sharper color and patterns while bagger sneakers have a more minimal and basic outlook.

Good News Bagger Low Sneaker - White

Furthermore, the removable insole is actually a mixture of bio-oil and recycled rubber, which gives it a very thick cushion and remain sustainable.

Good News Bagger Low Sneaker - White

Good News Bagger Low Sneaker - Black

Bagger Low Sneaker – Black

Good News Bagger Low Sneaker - Black

You can see the lining much clearly on the black one because of the contrast in color. It is worth mentioning that even the lining is made of 100% organic cotton. It makes Good News a true sustainable canvas shoes.

 

More than that, Good News also care about their social responsibility and participate in different charity work. Head to our previous blog to find out more!

Good News London – Sustainable Sneakers

Many has raised concern on products’ sustainability, even for fashion, that’s why we will talk about the sustainable sneaker from London – Good News. They produce sustainable sneakers and take up social responsibility – such as fair trade, produce shoes with left over materials and donate to people in need and raise fund for children in poverty.

 

Their sustainable sneakers are made of organic cotton, recycled rubber, a bouncy cushioned footbed and matted eyelets. You can also find more details from our previous blog. Today, we will talk about the material they use in further details and use their most popular model as a showcase – the Bagger 2 Low.

Upper and Outsole

Good News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker - Off White

Off WhiteGood News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker - Black

Black

First of all, the upper and lining of the sneakers are made of organic cotton. They are all produced without the use of toxins, pesticides, chemical fertilizers nor GMO seeds.

 

And probably you will be attracted by the exaggerated outsole. This rubber outsole is made of recycled rubber. These rubber come from used car tires and old shoes. It gives these abandoned rubber a new life and the factory process these rubber in a non-toxic way to give them the max softness – to bring you the greatest comfort.

Good News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker - Black

The outsole is vulcanized to give you better grip.

Insole

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And what’s complete it as a sustainable sneakers is its insole. Normally, insole is made of Polyurethane foams that contains petroleum. As an eco-friendly brand, Good News replaces it with their own recipe. Good News has invented their own footbed – Airfoam ECO 20. It contains bio-oil and recycled rubber. Th bio-oil is extracted from Castor beans. As a result, this insole is not only environmental friendly, but also very bouncy and serve as a good cushion.

Getting Better as it Ages

sustainable sneakers

This Bagger 2 low sneakers has been worn for a while and it gives me great comfort as a daily kick. Thanks to its huge soft rubber outsole and the bouncy insole.

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Moreover, the patch at the back is lifted up a bit to prevent it from contact with the ground. Thus, it is more durable. You might notice that the word “GOOD NEWS” is in the same patch, while the older generation have “GOOD” and “NEWS” separated into the patches on the left and right foot.

 

A sustainable sneakers is not only about its material but also its long lasting. Good News sneakers are very durable and they seldom change the style. In fact, I love the sneakers more as I wear it. It has become a reflection of my characteristic and styles.

Organic Sweater – forét Escape Sweatshirt

The Escape Sweatshirt is an organic sweater from forét. If you have been following us for a while, then probably you have heard about forét. It is a Danish clothing brand that makes use of organic cotton.  They work with a factory in Portugal to craft their collections. And today, we will talk about this organic sweater.

 

The Escape Sweatshirt is actually inspired by vintage bike wear. Thus it has contrasting stripes on the chest and an eye-catching color block.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream - Dark Green

At the previous blog, we have talked about what is organic cotton. And this sweater is made with 100% organic cotton, which makes it extremely soft and smooth. As a result, it is very comfortable to wear with.

 

Furthermore, most of forét designs come from the co-founders’ childhood memory. And do you know the fact that Copenhagen is the world’s most bicycle friendly city? According to the Cycling Embassy of Denmark, 62% of the citizens choose cycling to go to work or school! No wonder cycling has become part of forét’s founders memory.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream - Dark Green

Cream / Dark Green

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Midnight Blue - Cream

Midnight Blue / Cream

The organic sweater comes with two colors.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream - Dark Greenforét Escape Sweatshirt - Midnight Blue - Cream

Both colors feature the orange stripes and have forét logo embroidered on the chest.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Midnight Blue - Cream

The organic sweater also have raglan sleeves – which makes it looks more slim without hindering your movement.

forét Escape Sweatshirt - Cream / Dark Green

And they are on Sale now! Don’f forget to check out other organic products from forét.

Minimalism – WANT Les Essentiels Tote Bag

WANT Les Essentiels tote bag has always been their signature products. These tote bags have a very clean structure with a leather patch that has WANT les Essentiels’ logo on it. It makes them very recognizable. When we talk about WANT les Essentiel tote bag, it’s not only minimalism, but also thoughtfulness. They have a lot of inner pockets to store your belongings and laptop. And are designed for you to use as a daily companion. Moreover, they use a lot of organic materials and keep their products sustainable.

 

WANT les Essenties renews the color and fabric of these tote bags every season. Let’s check out what we’ve got at ANDJOY.

WANT Les Essentiels OHare Shopper Tote - Navy Tartan Nylon/Navy

Navy Tartan Nylon/Navy

This checkered pattern has a special fabric. These are technical nylon from Italy. They are very light weight, water-proof and tear resistance.

 

WANT Les Essentiels OHare Shopper Tote - Navy Tartan Nylon/Navy

When you open the tote bag, it has multi pockets to store personal belongings and laptops. And the handle is also leather covered.

WANT Les Essentiels Marti Shopper Tote - Multi Heather Grey/Varsity Str

Multi Heather Grey/Varsity Str

This tote bag is larger in size and feature a drawstring top closure. Thus, you can put more stuff into it and use it as your gym bag as well.

WANT Les Essentiels Marti Shopper Tote - Multi Heather Grey/Varsity Str

WANT Les Essentiels Marti Shopper Tote - Multi Heather Grey/Varsity Str

WANT Les Essentiels OHare Shopper Tote - Brown Canvas/Chestnut

 

Brown Canvas/Chestnut

 

This brown one is a classic WANT les Essentiels tote bag. It uses organic cotton without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, harsh dyes or bleaches.

WANT Les Essentiels OHare Shopper Tote - Brown Canvas/Chestnut

Inner pockets arrangement are the same as the checkered one but it is black and brown in color.

WANT Les Essentiels OHare Shopper Tote - Brown Canvas/Chestnut

Moreover, it has WANT les Essentiels signature two tones zippers (YKK zippers in gold and silver).

 

If you are interested in WANT les Essentiels, don’t forget to check out our previous article about the brand!

 

 

Premium Eco Sneaker – Softball from Good News London

Softball is a new style from Good News London. In fact, they have just introduced this style in 2019. And in this Autumn/Winter collections, Good News London upgraded the game and brought us the Softball 2 sneaker.

 

If you have been following Good News, they are actually an ECO friendly sneakers brand from London. They use a lot of recycled and organic materials for their shoes. Their classic collections have an upper with organic cotton, recycled rubber outsole, a bouncy cushioned footbed and matted eyelets. You can also go back to our previous article for more details.

good news sneakers

It is worth mentioning that even the shoes box are made with recycled cardboard.

 

Softball 2 is a premium line from Good News London. It is because the softball collections are practiced with different fabrics. And for the softball 2 this season, they use wool. It actually fits the collections so well as it gives us a fluffy “softball touch”.

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker - Olive

Olive

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker - Brown

BrownGood News Softball 2 Low Sneaker- Black 1

Black

There are three colors available at ANDJOY Store, including Olive, Brown and Black.

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker- Black 3

Softball 2 features a vulcanized rubber outsole – to give you better grip on slippery road.

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker - Brown

Their new collections have the “Good News” logo together at each patch at the back instead of separately. And not only the wool upper is organic, Good News London even use organic cotton lining for their sneakers.

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker- Black 5

The black color is a one to watch as it has a triple black accent. The sole, shoelace and the wool are all black. Moreover, it has an eye catching silver eyelet.

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker - Brown

Good News Softball 2 Low Sneaker - Olive

These sneakers are extremely comfortable to wear with as they have a bouncy cushioned footbed and a thick outsole. Head to our site now and shop for their latest collections!

Available Online Now – Good News Sneakers

Good News Sneakers are now available at ANDJOY Store. Good News was founded in London in 2016. It has a simple idea – to promote a healthy planet. They have a motto of “To give back, one step at a time”.

 

good news sneakers

 

In fact, Good News sneakers are all sustainable. It is because they are both environmental and social friendly.

 

good news sneakers

 

 

In terms of material, Good News sneakers are made of recycled rubber, organic cotton and eco-lite material. However, they have taken a step further and take the responsibility to their production chain. They strive their best to reduce pollution, carbon and water footprint. They also adopt fair trade to make sure people work for them are being treated fairly.

 

For packing, the shoes box is made of 100% recycled cardboard. As Good News believed every box deserves a second chance.

 

Good News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker - Off White Good News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker - Off White

Good News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker - Off White
Good News Bagger 2 Low Sneaker – Off White

Good News sneakers have a minimal design with their signature thick mid-sole. It serves as a great cushion together with the eco-lite footbed. The outsole is also vulcanized to give you better traction.

 

Shop Good News latest collection at ANDJOY now! And don’t forget to check out other brands that are coming to ANDJOY soon.

Vintage Workwear – Canvas Shirt from forét

If you are a workwear lover then canvas shirt is no stranger to you. It is a good workwear as canvas is very durable and tear resistant. At the same time, the cotton also make it soft and comfortable to put on. In this article, you will know more about the canvas shirt from the Copenhagen based clothing brand – forét.

 

The Bear shirt is a classic collection from forét. It is a canvas work shirt with a vintage design. As a work shirt, it has a regular fit (not too tight or loose) to better flexibility when you are moving around. Besides, it also come with two large chest pockets.

 

Like the name forét itself (French word for “forest”), the brand loves to use earth tone. In the Bear shirt collections, they have applied a set of soft and bright color. They are easy to match with and will definitely lighten up your outfit.

forét Bear Shirt - Olive

Olive

forét Bear Shirt - Khaki

Khaki

forét Bear Shirt - Dark Green

Dark Green

forét Bear Shirt - Ochre

Ochre

forét Bear Shirt - Olive

If you take a closer look, it has a velcro patch with embroidered forét letters.

forét Bear Shirt - Khaki

 

If you are familiar with forét, then you will know they are a ECO friendly brand. The bear canvas shirt are made in Portugal with 100% organic cotton.

forét Bear Shirt - Ochre

 

Feeling interested in forét? Don’t forget to read our previous articles about the brand and their products!

Organic T-Shirt from forét

This Summer, we have more organic T-shirt for you. One of our favourite Scandinavian brand – forét, has vitalized their classic log T-shirts with more colors.

 

forét has a mortal of “slow down and go offline”. In fact “forét” actually means forest in French. And it is inspired by the founders’ adventurous memory from the forest. Now let’s move on to see where their adventure lead us this Summer.

forét Log T Shirt - White - Blue

White

forét Log T Shirt - Dark Green - Copper

Green

forét Log T Shirt - Navy/Olive

Navy

forét Log T Shirt - Black/Brick

Black

forét Log T Shirt - White - Blue

The log T-shirt features elevated terry logo (forét). The terry letters has lifted up the minimal design by enhancing the texture. The popped up letters are also in contrary color to make the T-shirt more eye-catching. This season, forét introduces two more color – blue on white and orange on green.  The T-shirt itself is regular fit with a crew neck. It is an organic T-shirt as it is made of 100% organic cotton. And they are all crafted from a factory in Portugal.

 

forét products have a consistent clean design. However, they have injected their own elements to make them special. Thus, you can easily mix and match their clothing as your daily outfit. We love matching them with other Scandinavian brands as well.

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Khaki

Above, we have paired the organic T-shirt with NN07’s miyagi shirt with shorts and sneaker from Filippa K.

Also, all these items are on sale now! Don’t miss the chance to take them home at a discounted price!

Why is Poplin Shirt Good for Summer?

Have you ever heard that you should wear a Poplin Shirt in Summer? In this article, we will talk about what is a Poplin Shirt and why it is good to wear one in the Summer day.

There are different ways to weave cotton, like Oxford, Twill, Dobby or Herringbone. Poplin is one of them and it is also called broadcloth. For a poplin shirt, the cotton is densely woven in criss-cross shape. This pattern gives the shirt strength but is also very thin and lightweight at the same time. They also have a soft silky touch. The cross shape also allows better air circulation and keeps you cooler in a hot Summer day. It also serves as a good work shirt as it has little sheen, which gives a more professional look.

 

This Summer, we have brought you Poplin Shirts from Filippa Ka leading Scandinavian brand from Sweden. 

Filippa K Ben Washed Poplin Shirt - Paris Blue

Paris Blue

 

Filippa K Ben Washed Poplin Shirt - White

White

 

 

The Poplin Shirts are available in Paris Blue and White. Filippa K insists to use 100% organic cotton to craft these shirts. These premium fabrics make these shirts stand out from the crowd. If you want to know more about organic cotton, feel free to trace back to our previous article!

Filippa K Ben Washed Poplin Shirt - Paris Blue

It serves as a good work shirt as it has a lot of details. It has hidden buttons to hold the collar position.

 

 

Filippa K Ben Washed Poplin Shirt - Paris Blue

Furthermore, it has double yoke pleats at the back.

Filippa K Ben Washed Poplin Shirt - Paris BlueIt also come with button cuffs.

 

If you are planning to wear a 2 pieces suit, it will serve you a good and comfortable undershirt.

 

Enjoy more Scandinavian minimal designs from Filippa K this Summer!

Filippa K Robert Low Mix Sneaker White

Filippa K Robert Low Mix Sneaker – White

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts - Khaki

Filippa K Terry Cotton Twill Shorts – Khaki

 

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