Sundressed

“Tonti offers a refreshing and personal perspective on the environmental impact of textiles. With her deep knowledge, love for fashion, and industry experience, Tonti weaves a compelling narrative that draws readers into a contemplative journey, urging us to consider the connection between our clothing and the earth from which it originates…. Sundressed is a breath of fresh air in the genre of environmental impact exploration. It encourages readers, particularly those with a passion for sewing, to reevaluate their fabric choices, provoking contemplation and inspiring conscientious decisions in our sartorial endeavors.” – “Tauko Magazine”“Lucianne Tonti begins her new book Sundressed with the simple statement “I love my clothes.” That thought is pervasive throughout her book, as her bright, cheery prose is a pleasure to read even during coverage of severe environmental problems associated with the conventional manufacture of clothing. Importantly, she describes what could be done to enhance our pleasure from clothing while limiting environmental impact.” – “Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences”“An optimistic reminder that what we wear is not only deeply personal, but can also provide us with a deeper connection to nature and craftsmanship.” –Megan Meiklejohn, sustainability expert, formerly with EILEEN FISHER, INC and Ralph Lauren“Lucianne Tonti clearly has a bone-deep understanding of why humans have always loved fashion: Because it makes us feel good. This book returns us to the origins of our passion for well-crafted fabrics that elevate our lives to art.” –Alden Wicker, sustainable fashion journalist, founder of EcoCult“The earth is the beginning and the end for all textile materials – it’s time we started dressing like it.” –Kate Fletcher, Professor of Design and Sustainability at the Royal Danish Academy, Copenhagen“Yes! Finally, someone talking about the importance of beautiful clothes and reduced consumption in the sustainable fashion conversation. This book will help you understand your clothes better, inspire you to love them longer, and reduce your appetite for newness.” –Araks Yeramyan, fashion designer

Lucianne Tonti has worked in fashion in Melbourne, Sydney, London, and Paris since 2008. In 2020 she launched the sustainable fashion site Prelude. Lucianne holds a Bachelor of Communication, a Juris Doctorate, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science. Her writing appears in The Guardian and she is the fashion editor of The Saturday Paper.