





Mix and Match Versatile Tops and Bottoms with SHIO
Wear Leftover Fabrics
With Valentina Vasilatou
and Shio Scrunchies
Wear Leftover Fabrics
With Valentina Vasilatou
and Shio Scrunchies
16 may ‘22
6 minutes
6 minutes
6 minutes
Discover SHIO’s handmade, versatile tops and bottoms to mix and match. Made of upcycled cotton and OEKO-TEX certified linen, these pieces are to last through time.
Words by Mayra Quispe Trejo
Sustainability as a mantra
SHIO is a sustainable brand that looks for the deep meaning of fashion and its role in our lives. As SHIO’s philosophy is that every piece in fashion should be made with care to last, the brand puts sustainability as a pillar of its production.
All pieces are handmade by Kate Pikstone in a warm atelier in Berlin. The client can send its measurements and preferences and Kate will take care of it at no extra cost. The reason is simple: by customizing the items, there is no space for mass production and returning pieces, which also generates pollution. Moreover, Kate uses upcycled cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified linen in her creations.
Sustainability as a mantra
SHIO believes that clothes should be made to be worn at any time of the year and through the years. For that, some of the styles are repeated season after season to promote slow fashion and sustainability. Besides, the brand offers to repair an item to give it a second life. Today, we decided to focus on SHIO’s versatile tops and bottoms, handmade in upcycled cotton and OEKO-TEX certified linen. You can mix and match those pieces to create beautiful ensembles.
The ensembles we highlight in this article are composed of two versatile garments: SHIO’s Switch Top and SHIO’s Summer Shorts.
Scrunchies by @shiostore
Product by @shiostore
Durable, versatile, and charming, SHIO’s Switch Top is made with 100% OEKO-TEX certified linen and upcycled cotton. Its loose form fits perfectly any type of body and occasion. What makes this top versatile is that you can wear it in two different styles, round neck or V neck, you just need to turn it over. What also makes SHIO’s Switch Top extremely versatile is that it comes in six different colors, black, navy, olive, cream, chocolate, and a new block printed design.
SHIO’s black and navy Switch Tops are handmade in OEKO-TEX linen, give you a sober, grounded look, and can be worn for most occasions. SHIO’s olive Switch Top will give you an earthy look any day of the year. The cream and chocolate Switch Tops, which are new this season, are also handmade in OEKO-TEX linen, and would be perfect for any sunny day. Last but not least, SHIO’s new block print Switch Top is handmade in upcycled cotton and presents a 70s color palette that is hand printed using eco-friendly textile paint, affirming a funky, groovy look. Whatever the color you choose, SHIO’s Switch Top is made to be worn and re-worn: its materials, OEKO-TEX certified linen and upcycled cotton, make the piece astonishingly resistant, comfortable to wear, and durable. Its shape, design, and colors make this top extremely versatile and fun to wear. In sum, SHIO’s Switch Top is a must-have item ready to complete your outfit, especially when you pair it with one of SHIO’s Summer Shorts for a timeless aesthetic.
Classy, versatile and easy to wear, SHIO’s Summer Shorts are handmade in OEKO-TEX linen and upcycled cotton. SHIO’s Summer Shorts have two side seam pockets and an elastic waistband for extra comfort.
These versatile shorts come in six colors: black, navy, olive, cream, chocolate, and a new block printed design.
SHIO’s black and navy Summer Shorts are handmade in OEKO-TEX linen and are ideal for cozy summer nights in the town. You can pair them with SHIO’s black and navy Switch Tops for a classic style, or mix and match them with SHIO’s cream and block print design Switch Tops to brighten up the ensemble.
SHIO’s olive Summer Short, handmade in OEKO-TEX linen, would look stunning with SHIO’s olive Switch Top for a homogenous look, or with SHIO’s cream Switch Top for a casual and chic look.
SHIO’s cream Summer Short, handmade in OEKO-TEX linen, is perfect for a summer white party, matching it with SHIO’s cream Switch Top. For an everyday discreet look, pair it with SHIO’s navy, black, chocolate or olive Switch Top, and for a more playful, colorful look, wear it with SHIO’s block print design Switch Top.
SHIO’s chocolate Summer Short is also handmade in OEKO-TEX linen and when paired with SHIO’s chocolate Switch Top, reveals a sweet, authentic vibe. Paired with other colors, they bring out a chill, casual look, but our personal favorite combination is when you pair it with SHIO’s block print design Switch Top. Indeed, the brown hand-printed blocks on the Switch Top match well with the chocolate color of the Summer Short, creating a perfect harmony.
Finally, SHIO’s block print design Summer Short is handmade in upcycled cotton and will spice up any outfit featuring SHIO’s black, navy, or olive Switch Top. It particularly matches well with SHIO’s cream and chocolate top as it shares similar colors in its color palette. For a full groovy 70s summer look, you can wear it with SHIO’s block print design Switch Top.
As you can see, most of these versatile garments are handmade in OEKO-TEX certified linen, but only the block print design pieces are handmade in upcycled cotton. Indeed, SHIO started incorporating upcycled cotton in its production, sourcing GDR second-hand white bed sheets in Germany.
According to SHIO, upcycled cotton fabrics feel stronger and even more resistant than most cotton fabrics found in stores. What is more, by using this material, SHIO gives its customers the opportunity of wearing sustainable, original, and long-lasting pieces.
You can get pretty creative with these two, incredibly versatile items SHIO brings for you! Mix and match the same pieces in different ways, because who said that wearing sustainable clothes is boring?
Shop those handmade pieces on staiy.com and enjoy the perks of wearing OEKO-TEX certified linen and upcycled cotton garments that are made to last!