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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ASMR: A Manuma primer
We’ve put together this beginner’s guide to ASMR – the Youtube phenomenon that seems to be a mystery to people over 30. Here you’ll learn what it is and why you should try it. We think there are some promising aspects for mental health and women’s wellness specifically. So what is it, and why is […]
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 […]
World Oceans Day: Coastal elites = endangered species
Some things we need to think about as the oceans rise Content warning: this post discusses natural disasters, including hurricanes and flooding. Some images may be disturbing. Please take care of yourself and click away if these subjects might hurt your heart. June 1st marks the “official” start of hurricane season in the North Atlantic. […]
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 […]
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Clutter control: 5S organization system for home
Are you a KonMari cultist? Or is your bedroom haunted by a growing pile of unsorted laundry? Or perhaps you’ve found a pseudo-organized happy medium? They say clutter takes an unspoken toll on your focus and creativity by resulting in what you might call visual decision fatigue – there’s lots of evidence showing that clutter […]