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Jersey
Care guides|June 2025
Jersey is a knitted fabric commonly used to make T-shirts, loungewear, and more. Properly caring for your jersey garments will help maintain their softness and stretch.
Interviews|June 2025
Jo Ellison on the contemporary codes of business attire
It’s an old tale: summer begins to end as September approaches, marking the start of the new season. Despite the familiar post-vacation blues, this is a moment filled with the return of pleasant comforts: a well-known routine, the sounds of the coffee maker, the spark of refreshed creativity and, of course, the powerful influence of trusted office wear.
A well-versed personality on the matter is London-based Jo Ellison – celebrated Editor of the Financial Times’ HTSI magazine and connoisseur of all things fashion, culture and lifestyle – whom we asked to take us on a personal journey through modern office clothing.
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‘When thinking about the business uniform I’ve always been reluctant to accept that it should ape the men's outfit. I don't think women should wear some kind of weird version of what men wear but what I've learned from 10,000 years of professional life is that, actually, the men's wardrobe works really well because it does the hard work.
Men do go to a business dinner and wear the same suit they put on first thing in the morning. Tailoring is the kind of thing that can carry you right through the day. And I think that's why it's so seductive and why it continues to exist and be so strong. And it's not surprising to me that women, professional women, will gravitate towards tailoring, because they know it's going to go the distance.
‘There are definitely things that I feel more comfortable in than I do in others, and I think these are the pieces and styles you kind of find through time. For me, it's probably an oversized fit, like a mannish cut. I've always admired those women in history who had a utilitarian sense of design and a really simple aesthetic. As I’ve got older, I've probably become similarly strict with my own wardrobe. I just want things that work.’
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‘Key garments for me are very simple. Round-neck, long-sleeve tops, especially in autumn. I like well-cut trousers, quite wide, ideally in neutral colours. I like a blouse, a good blouse or a shirt, I think is a kind of real perennial, although I have to say I do wear them a bit less in the winter because I find they're just too cold. And you need a great blazer.
You just know when you put on a great blazer because there's something about the way it makes you feel. I like the idea that a piece of clothing is not going to need looking after all day, because it needs to look after you.’
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Linen
Care guides|June 2025
Linen is a strong natural fibre that gets softer with use and time. It’s breathable and has a soft texture. Caring for linen properly helps maintain its natural characteristics.
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Synthetic fibres
Care guides|June 2025
Synthetic fibres such as polyester, polyamide, acrylic, and elastane have many useful properties that can be enjoyed in a variety of garments, including activewear and swimwear. They’re usually comfortable, quick-drying, and keep their shape well. However, they also shed tiny plastic particles that can enter the sea and cause harm to our ecosystems. Here’s how to care for synthetic garments.
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Silk
Care guides|June 2025
Silk is composed of incredibly fine natural protein fibres produced by silkworms. It is surprisingly strong, smooth, breathable, and transports moisture. Handle silk garments with care to maintain their smooth and lustrous texture.
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Good Grains
Suppliers|June 2025
Aligned with our dedication to carefully sourced, well-crafted food, Good Grains supplies ARKET CAFÉ with Swedish-grown barley bulgur – the base of our seasonal grain bowl.
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Four steps to a perfect grain bowl
Food|June 2025
The key to making a great grain bowl lies in the balance and contrast of flavours, textures, and temperatures. By following this easy four-step process, you can combine wholesome grains with vibrant vegetables and dressings, creating endless seasonal variations.
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Drawing life into all living things
Notes|June 2025
Our friend Olga Prader’s illustrations bring a personal, playful touch to the seasonal ARKET CAFÉ collections. Her characters – inspired by fruit, vegetables, and natural rhythms – tell quiet stories of longing, mischief, and everyday joy.
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On craft as continuum
Notes|June 2025
Textile traditions often carry more than technique – holding memory, care, and everyday acts of creativity. At the intersection of past and present, and amid a renewed interest in the handmade, craft becomes a way of remembering and passing on the knowledge handed down through generations.