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Watch this short video to find out why I created the SIN-Dress, my reinvention of the traditional Siamese sarong (or "sin" in Thai) into an effortlessly elegant contemporary tunic dress

How to update your personal style for 2022 and beyond  1. Identify your next big life goal.  Write down a big goal you want to achieve by the end of this year. The goal should be big enough that you will have to stretch yourself and get out of your comfort zone. 2. Think about who you will need to become in order to reach this goal. Another way to think about it is to imagine that you have already reached your big goal: how is she different than who you currently are, these differences can be subtle so pay attention to your intuition… 3. Visualise your future self that has accomplished this amazing goal.  Find a quiet place and close your eyes… Imagine in great detail yourself as already having reached your dream goal: where are you? What are you doing? What are you thinking and feeling? Then imagine what you are wearing… Vividly see in your mind’s eye the textures, colours, and shapes of what you have on, and how your outfit makes you feel and how it reflects who you are. Write down all the details and any insights in your journal.  4. Create a moodboard inspired by your vision of your future self.  You can create your own “designer’s mood board” on Pinterest inspired by this feeling you have from the visualisation: what is the mood and tone of your dream wardrobe? Feel free to add as many images as you like without analyzing too much. You can always edit your board later. Allow your intuition to speak freely; You can also include other elements besides fashion such as works of art, home decor, colour palettes, and inspiring quotes…  5. Refer back to your vision & mood board next time you shop!  You can come back to your writings & vision board as often as you wish, and you can edit it as much as you like. Your vision will evolve as you evolve, so have fun adding new things and deleting things that no longer resonate.  For ideas of handcrafted pieces that can be added to any wardrobe, check out Sucette’s collections of silk ankle boots and mules, handmade to order especially for you!  

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Find out my favorite ways to wear Sucette's Alice boot this season! When designing Sucette's first ankle boot my challenge was to create a stunning boot that would also be comfortable, flattering, and versatile enough to go from busy workdays to evenings out. I believe the Alice boot which comes in a selection of gorgeous colours answers perfectly these criteria. But what to wear them with? Here are 5 ideas of how to wear your favorite ankles boots with existing items in your wardrobe!  My favorite easy yet super stylish ways to wear your favourite pair of Sucette ankle boots are by pairing them with basics already in your wardrobe:   Black leggings Why? We all have a pair of black leggings—the ultimate comfort item to live in! Pairing them with statement boots will elevate this easy basic. When? When you want to run from yoga class to an art opening without having to change your outfit: just slip on your favourite statement boots & throw on an oversized blazer and you’re dressed!   Jeans Why? You can elevate your favorite denim into a head-turning outfit, simply by adding special footwear. Dress up your go-to jeans without sacrificing comfort with these statement-making boots. When? Relaxed work meetings where you still want to make an impression!   Flowy maxi dress Why? You can repurpose a sheer summery maxy dress by layering it over cozy tights and turtleneck and adding the perfect pair of statement boots. When? Weekend brunch with the girls   Cropped trousers Why? To transform a silhouette into a new look by adding statement shoes that are also comfortable and wearable! When? To go from work to apéro at a rooftop terrace Mini dress Why? Repurpose a spring mini dress for colder seasons by adding tights and a fierce boot! You don’t have to buy a whole new wardrobe but the right accessories can easily update your look and keep things fresh. When? Date nights and evenings out on the town.    I hope these ideas will inspire you to look for even more ways to repurpose existing pieces in your closet for this new season! The key to an amazingly authentic wardrobe is adding just a few unique pieces at a time (preferably from conscious independent designers!) that can elevate your favorite basics. What are your favorite ways to wear ankle boots? Please let me know in the comments!

Sucette client designer Eda Lourdes shares her style insights and tips in this fun and candid q&a with Pring, Sucette designer & founder.

Hello it's Pring, Sucette designer & founder! I'd like to share with you today my biggest aesthetic influences and inspirations. I have been designing shoes and fashion products for over a decade, for my own previous brand and many international brands but my other true love is art—I actually studied art history and was a dancer for some years! I reached a point in my life where I wanted to combine all my passions and express my true self and aesthetic. Sucette for me is a vehicle not only to create more value in the world by supporting communities of artisans and offering you a high quality product that lasts, but also to express my creativity and love for the arts. I am deeply inspired by all forms of creative expression: cinema, photography, painting, sculpture, contemporary art, music and dance. My artistic icons include Cy Twombly, Francis Bacon, Anselm Kiefer, Sandro Botticelli, Francisco Goya, Vermeer, William Forsythe, Pina Bausch, Guy Bourdin, Irving Penn, Sylvie Guillem, David Lynch, Alfred Hitchcock...the list goes on!  The natural world is also another main inspiration. I love to be in nature and am a bit obsessed with landscapes, birds, and plants!  I love colour and love to draw inspiration from the astonishing hues of rare tropical birds, the more subtle palette of wild European landscapes and even the changing colours of the skies...  I believe inspiration ultimately comes from within, but in order to have that innate aesthetic wisdom, we must be curious enough to explore the larger world and take in as many sights and experiences as possible, to keep fuelling the light of our creativity! 

It is my pleasure to introduce you to our family of talented shoemakers: Somjai, Suphon, and their son Fluke!   Suphon got into shoemaking almost by accident when he volunteered to assist a shoemaker relative as a young man. He started with the most basic tasks and slowly learned the ropes without ever having any formal training. Suphon realised he had a natural talent and passion for the craft and soon started working full time in the shoe manufacturing industry.   He was especially attracted to a "higher end" shoe production that required a more advanced skill level and also found himself specialising in the most technical of shoemaking roles: shoe construction, or assembling the "upper" with the last, soles, and attaching the outsole and heels.   Over 30 years ago, at an industrial shoe factory in Bangkok he fell for a young upper sewer with a charming smile and a huge heart from Buriram, the northeast of Thailand. Somjai didn't actually know much about shoemaking at that point and was responsible only for sewing basic parts of the shoe "upper," but she was impressed by Suphon's skill and kind nature.  They soon started a relationship and eventually got married.   I met them when their son Fluke was already a young boy, often running around in the background of the factory where I first met the family. I was designing and managing productions for international brands back then and was already impressed by both. Somjai has proven herself as not just a skilled sewer but she also taught herself pattern-making and size grading!   Over the years, the duo managed to grow their livelihoods from low paid factory workers to launching their own atelier, focusing on higher end women's shoes, in the outskirts of Bangkok. However they usually had to work long hours and weekends as the wages in Thailand remained unspeakably low. "Unfortunately pay rates for shoemaking in Thailand hasn't changed much in 30 years," Suphon said.   As someone who has some experience in international production, I knew that their skills can rival Europe's best and that the quality of their craftsmanship isn't any less than that of many famous brands.   I made it one of my main missions for Sucette to contribute to showcasing the talent of Thai craftspeople to the world, and hopefully be able to help raise wages here so that our craftsmen and women can have a thriving livelihood...  Due to the pandemic the couple had to give up their atelier and move back to Somjai’s village in Buriram. The timing coincided with my founding of Sucette and we found ourselves having to resort to video calls and sending samples by mail.  However, I also discovered that Somjai’s sister in law and her sister were master silk makers! I decided that this was also an opportunity of another family collaboration: the silk would be made by Aunties Jan and Tuang (will do another blog post dedicated to these amazing ladies!) , the shoes by Suphon and Somjai, and their son Fluke will help me take photos and videos to document the process, as I would not be able to travel due to restrictions.  Fluke has now proven to be a young talent in his own right: he has learned the art of shoemaking from his parents, and is now studying fashion in Bangkok.  Despite the current difficulties of the pandemic, I am very optimistic that this family will persevere and eventually thrive, because they have the talent, skill, and passion.  To all my friends and clients: a sincere thank you for your support of Thai artisans! I hope Sucette will contribute in some small way to our local craftspeople being able to make a better living and to the continued relevance of traditional crafts.