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Sustainable Styling With Aditi Mayer | February Capsule Spotlight
LEFT: ADITI IS WEARING THE BARROW DRESS IN OLIVE, AND THE DYLAN TOP HANDLE PURSE IN BONE PEBBLED LEATHER. | RIGHT: WEARING THE SOHO TOP.
We're joined by the inspiring Aditi Mayerโa sustainable fashion activist, content creator, photojournalist, and writer based in LAโfor the latest in our monthly capsule series.
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Take a look atย howย Aditi styled her five favorite Marcella piecesย and read our interview below, plus shop her curated capsuleย designs here.
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Tell us a little about yourself!My name is Aditi Mayer, and I am a sustainable fashion activist + content creator, photojournalist, and writer, whose work explores the intersections between style, sustainability, and social justice.ย
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Where are you from?Born and raised in California, first generation Indian with my parents hailing from Punjab.ย
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What made you come to L.A.?Iโm a born and bred Southern California girl, and I really appreciate how LA balances a culture of creativity while also centering wellness. All of our Californian landscapes (from the ocean, the mountains, to the desert) makes this an especially special place to call home as someone who always craves proximity to the outdoors.
ADITI IS WEARINGย THE BARROW DRESSย IN OLIVE, AND THEย DYLAN TOP HANDLE PURSEย IN BONE PEBBLED LEATHER.
Can you tell us more about your day-to-day life?My days span researching, writing, or shooting content at home or a specific site (I spent most of last year in India documenting farmers and artisans in relation to fashion), to community building with other folks in the environmental justice space. This year, Iโm especially conscious of making sure I embed movement into my days, whether itโs taking two walks a day with my dog at the least, or catching up with a friend over a hike.ย
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What are you passionate about?Iโm passionate about using fashion as a vehicle to make conversations about climate justice and culture more accessible.ย
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What has been your personal experience with education?Formally, I double majored in Literary Journalism and International Studies, so my academic background balanced understanding structural and systemic issues, but through the lens of personal narratives. Understanding the macro through the micro, you can say.ย
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With that said, Iโm also a child of the internet. Iโve seen the power of social platforms in informing my own politics and expanding my knowledge base, and Iโm very lucky to have had the tool the social media to help me carve out my own corner of the Internet dedicated to fashion and sustainability, and grow a community in the process.
LEFT: WEARING THE MOMA TOPย IN BLACK, THE GEORGIA PANTS IN BLACK, AND THEย DYLAN TOP HANDLE PURSEย INย ORANGE PEBBLED LEATHER. | RIGHT: WEARING THE ELOISE SHEERย TURTLENECK IN BLACK, OVER THE MOMA TOP, AND THE GEORGIA PANTS.
What does education mean to you?Education is accessibility; education is power and agencyโwhen we have the means to understand the systems that surround us, we can then take steps to reimagine and rebuild more just systems for all.ย
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What is one item in your wardrobe that you can't live without?Iโm a sucker for something like the basic black long sleeve, but remixed with a more captivating silhouette. Thatโs why Marcellaโs interesting use of cutouts, sheerness, and layers are so aligned with my style.ย
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How would you describe your personal style?As a visual storyteller, Iโve always been drawn to clothing that has a strong silhouetteโwhether thatโs powerful shoulders or an interesting neckline, or a flowy dress that dances in the wind. Iโm a big lover of natural textiles as well. Lastly, I love injecting pieces that honor my cultureโwhether itโs an embroidered pullover or gold bangles, intentional elements of adornment go a long way.ย
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How do you put your personal 'stamp' on a winter outfit?Hahaโthis is an interesting question as a West Coaster. Iโd say as a Californian, we donโt usually have the chance to pull out โwinter wardrobesโ in the traditional sense, but I love to pull out my favorite hats and beanies during this time.ย
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What is your favorite piece from your Marcella capsule?Iโd say the Soho Top! It features a high neckline yet showcases a bit of collarbone, and just makes any simple outfit more elevated.ย
WEARING THEย MOMA TOPย IN BLACK, THEย GEORGIA PANTSย IN BLACK, AND THEย DYLAN TOP HANDLE PURSEย INย ORANGE PEBBLED LEATHER.
What advice would you have for people looking to hone their personal style?Iโm a big proponent of the โwardrobe audit.โ Take a look at your wardrobe to understand what you gravitate towards the mostโis there a particular color, silhouette, material that you find yourself wearing time and time again? Identifying these persona trends is a great way to mitigate other general trends that are fleeting and lead to mindless, impulse purchases.ย
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Shop ourย February Capsule x Aditi Mayerย andย enjoy exclusive savings through 2/26.
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These capsule features are so helpful! They give me a chance to see items in a slightly less structured setting. I was on the fence about the Georgia pants, but seeing all these photos of them in different positions has me sold. Thanks!
Megan Aubuchon
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