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in 2015 after establishing a deep-rooted
connection to fitness and wellness. Chu’s
goal for the design of the brand is to take
inspiration from the world and exemplify the
13th-century Persian poet with wise words
for whom the brand is named after.
“RUMI X is about living a mindful
lifestyle, taking care of yourself within, and
being good to the world around you. We
take care of our body, mind, and soul, and
we take care of others around us to feel
good,” Chu’s statement on the brand’s
website reads.
Specifically with the CORE
collection, every piece of athletic wear
produced helps save PET bottles from
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ending up in landfills or in the ocean. RUMI
X uses innovative and high-end green
technology to create their collections from
recycled materials such as water bottles and
up-cycled coffee grounds.
The brand sets out to push the limits of
performance with their fabrics while
becoming eco-conscious citizens. They even
use water-based ink dyes to infuse their
fabrics with reusable and safe materials that
could otherwise end up in landfills.
“Trash is a growing problem, so finding
uses for non-biodegradable materials like
plastic is a must,” Chu states on the RUMI X
Feel Good website.
By transforming waste to wear, be
prepared to feel good while you look
amazing in their timelessly chic sportswear.
BY LAURIE BENGOA
ow that the pumpkin spice lattes
are out and the temperature is
officially dropping, it’s time to
start thinking about your favorite cozy
items to cuddle up with. Whether you’re
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Cold Shoulder Zipper Sweater
Back to setting trends, every fashionista
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pattern will pair easily with any bottom
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sition. Cold Shoulder Zipper Sweater,
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