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Estethica: London Fashion Week S/S14
– Estethica hosts People Tree, Ada Zandition, Beautiful Soul, Pachacuti and Bottletop among others for London Fashion Week S/S14 Estethica will promote sustainable fashion at London Fashion Week from September 13th through the 17th. Eleven of Britain’s leading sustainable fashion brands will exhibit their S/S14 collections in a showroom housed in the West Wing of iconic […] More
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Crowdfund us: kickstarting ethical investment
The dreams and designs of ethical brands, whether they are media or fashion projects, cannot be realized on ethics alone. Every one of them needs cold, hard cash. Many ethical lifestyle brands are turning to online crowdfunding to raise much-needed investment by asking the masses to get behind their brands and dig into their pockets. I’m […] More
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Fashion Revolution: 24 April 2014
“Who Made Your Clothes?” Ethical fashion leaders, Orsola de Castro and Carry Somers are calling on the fashion industry to take action on April 24 with Fashion Revolution. They have initiated a commemorative day remembering the tragedy of Rana Plaza. The initiative is led by a Board of industry leaders, campaigners, press and academics from within […] More
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Spotlight on design: Nicole Bridger
Vancouver-born Canadian designer Nicole Bridger offers an essential collection of feminine pieces made from the highest quality ethical and sustainable fabrics. Her collections incorporate soft lines and strong shapes, with a focus on chic and tailored pieces. Bridger studied fashion design at Ryerson University, before working with Vivienne Westwood in London where she learned draping, […] More
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Royally cool: Inspiration for infants part 2 of 2
I’m so excited by the world’s latest addition, a truly awesome infant. No, not the forthcoming child of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge (reportedly in the throes of labour here in London). I’m incredibly happy for my dear friends, Tim and Christina. Chris delivered a healthy baby girl in Toronto yesterday! So while the world, […] More
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Style for kids: part 1 of 2
While there are an increasing number of brands and designers offering ethical and sustainable style for adults, there are also a number of emerging brands that produce pint-sized ecofashion styles for babies and children. Even though it’s only July, August is just around the corner and it will be back to school time before we […] More
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Source Summit 2013: The Crystal London
Today at the Crystal London, one of the most sustainable buildings in the world, delegates will join the Ethical Fashion Forum for the Source Summit 2013. The one day intensive industry event will bring together leaders from some of the largest global retailers, emerging brands and suppliers, and specialists in communications, e-commerce and fashion […] More
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Three Brands to Watch: Berlin Ethical Fashion Show
I attended the Ethical Fashion Show and Green Showroom this week during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. The event is hailed as the largest European platform for ecologically and fairly produced fashions. More than 74 international street wear and casual wear labels presented their 2014 summer collections at the Ethical Fashion Show. Labels showcased 100% […] More
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Topshop UK and Reclaim To Wear
Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci, founders of Reclaim To Wear, have collaborated with Topshop in a second capsule collection of up-cycled pieces featuring a printed floral theme for the summer season. Topshop seeks to fuse style and sustainability in this partnership. The company website states, “We’re giving a new lease of life to some of the disregarded prints of […] More
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Gentlemen, pop your (fair trade) collars.
Menswear brands are offering high quality, ethical dress shirts, with great design details of luxe textiles, slender fit, and french seams. Here are two of my favourite brands offering savvy – and sustainable – style for the modern man. Arthur & Henry (pictured above) Arthur and Henry sell beautiful men’s shirts in the UK with a vintage […] More
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Beyoncé’s Boutique: Rent the Runway
Our favourite queen of the pop scene, Beyoncé, has partnered with Rent the Runway to promote borrowing rather than buying your next outfit. Rent the Runway is the leading online boutique for hiring designer dresses and accessories. The partnership celebrates Beyoncé’s Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, and launched in time for fans to select outfits […] More
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Vogue Festival 2013
This year Vogue hosted a panel discussion on ethical and sustainable fashion featuring Livia Firth, Katherine Hamnett, Tom Craig and Dame Vivienne Westwood… More
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Zero Waste Fashion
Beyond buying organic or even second hand clothing, there’s a new trend sweeping the fashion industry, and it’s poised to reduce waste dramatically! More
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Talking Fashion with Wearing the Future Editor and Writer Kyeann Sayer
Ever wonder what fashion bloggers are really like? We have! While it would be difficult to try and analyze ourselves, we jump at the chance to chat with other eco-minded online writers to get their perspective on sustainable fashion and its place in the entire green movement. Launched a month and a half ago as […] More