A large number of people in east Japan, especially residents in the seaside towns who suffered from the tsunami, lost family, friends and homes on March 11th, 2011 . After the disaster, great efforts of reconstruction were made by locals and with helping hands from all over the world....
I love the fact that eco-fashion is coming back ‘on trend’. Eco-fashion hit it’s first wave in 2007-ish, 2008. Remember – Vanity Fair used to publish a ‘green’ issue? Marie Claire and a few other fashions magazines followed suit? And then they stopped. Along the way, some great eco-fa...
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa NPC (FTTSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable tourism development through awareness raising, research and advocacy, capacity building and by facilitating the world’s first tourism Fair Trade certification programme. FTTSA awards ...
There are enough clothes on the planet to clothe our 7 billion people for years to come. But as the seasons are changing and as you are wading through your wardrobe you might be wondering – what to do with the clothes you no longer want or need. Here are five suggestions to keep your ...
PARIS – Only 8% of textiles and shoes in France end up in the landfill . Compared to 31% in the United Kingdom , France is doing extremely well. How is France leading in the efficiency of textile recycling? Research shows a long history of charity and governmental support are key. Sim...
Started in 2009 by two social entrepreneurs, PACT is obsessed with a BIG idea: clothes that make the world a better place. Socks with soul, altruistic underwear, and other everyday essentials made with fabrics that feel good and go easy on the environment. At PACT, they are serious ab...
Rio de Janeiro- the sartorial home of flip-flops and world-known brands like Havaiannas and Ipanemas (Gisele Bundchen’s line)- has forever imprinted this summer staple in our lives and now brings us another by way of Marlandia. For those living in the slums of Brazil (favelas as they ...
The virtually unregulated beauty industry puts potential carcinogens in their products. Then they shower us with pink ribbons. – Reprinted in part from AlterNet , by John Wasik When Kathleen felt a lump in her right breast she began a journey that millions have experienced—or, sadly, ...
“If a brand is promoting its ethical labor practices, becoming a member of the Fair Trade Federation is extremely important. In order to be accepted as a member, you first have to go through a rigorous screening process, which I found invaluable in developing an ethical business model...
Fair trade is a term often uttered when it comes to coffee and chocolate, and increasingly more so when it comes to jewelry and accessories. This business model is meant to protect the little guy against the unstable market by guaranteeing a fixed price. In doing so, fair trade has th...
People Tree is deeply saddened and outraged over the Dhaka factory collapse, which killed hundreds and injured more than a thousand garment workers in Bangladesh. We believe it is time for both the fashion industry and consumers to take responsibility. We all have a role to play in en...
Textiles are an essential aspect of sustainable fashion. The Sustainable Angle is a not for profit organisation which initiates and supports projects which contribute to minimizing the environmental impact of industry and society. We caught up with The Sustainable Angle to discuss the...
Patagonia’s Latest Product: an In-House Venture Fund Patagonia, a company known for its progressive environmental and social practices, is launching an in-house venture fund. But unlike traditional corporate funds, many of which simply aim to reduce risk by diversifying company assets...
On May 9th, 2013, celebrating it’s 2nd annual year, Go Green for Fashion NYC will feature a live runway presentation from some of New York’s favorite eco-friendly fashion designers including STUDY NY and Born Again Vintage. The evening will recognize individuals committed to increasin...
An internet gem for anyone who appreciates fashion forward items that are 100% cruelty free and eco-friendly, Compassion Couture was thoughtfully started by the Spiritus sisters who set out to make a difference in peoples lives, the animals, and the world that surrounds them. Jill and...
The actress and face of Chanel married James Righton in a simple ceremony in France on Saturday — in flats, and what appears to be a fashion retread! While we’re not sure if the bride ticked off rhyme on the “something borrowed, something blue” wedding list, she appears to have satisf...
As the seasons change it’s time to take stock of our skin and tresses and make sure that they’ve gotten all the moisture they need. Whether your climate is just finishing summer, or about to enter into it, these are my 5 must-haves to replenish and restore: Lip cream – Lipstock was de...
After a few false starts, it seems that the new Spring/Summer season is finally upon us and with it a whole host of new and exciting trends to look forward to. Whether you are after super-feminine pieces with vintage accents or love to add a bit of an edge to your outfits, we have put...
May Day, known as ‘labour day’ in many places around the world, is a day when workers remind governments and employers to respect the will of working people. In many discussions and articles appearing over the past week between retailers, designers and consumers, it has become apparen...
The new “benefit corporation”—usually referred to as a B Corp—creates the legal framework for firms to remain true to their social goals. To qualify as a B Corp, a firm must have an explicit social or environmental mission, and a legally binding fiduciary responsibility to take into a...
Especially given that eco-fashion is neither inexpensive nor synonymous with luxury (which is a much more ubiquitous consumer trend in China), most may not be eager to carry a clutch made using conventional eco-fashion materials such as recycled magazines and pop can tabs which would ...
For people with European tastes, live is getting easier; EuropeanMarket, the brainchild of Chris and Sue Ellibee, is an online boutique offering European homewares, accessories, crafts, antiques, foods, and toys from artisans and small manufacturers in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Repu...
You recognise her from Law & Order or lately The Client List , but Elisabeth Rohm is the quintessential girl next door; she’s beautiful, she’s smart, she’s funny, and she’s disarmingly honest. Whether its sharing her infertility journey in her new book Baby Steps: Having the Child I A...
VANCOUVER- With shows, seminars and panels to inform and inspire, Eco Fashion Week (EFW) is sure to prove you don’t have to sacrifice style to stay sustainable. The EFW mission is to “present the industry with sustainable innovations in fashion and build the capacity within our audien...
Piccalilly launched in 2006, when shortly after the birth of her second daughter Hannah Evans was made redundant. The market for organic clothes was in its infancy and the lack of colour, design and desirability in the organic baby wear market seemed to be a gap that needed filling. W...
“Underwear is the perfect place to start ensuring you feel good about what you wear. I wouldn’t dream of housing my nether regions in anything but underwear made fairly from the finest fabrics.” – Hamish Lawson, Director DaDa Underwear Is your undergarment your statement piece and do ...
Changemaker is our series that highlights some really amazing work that is fueled by a passion and desire to change the world through sustainable efforts. As Feelgoodz are ‘for the traveler, the game-changer, the risk-taker, the doer’, I couldn’t see a better fit than Kyle Berner, the...
“Did you know that lipstick tubes are not recycled? That’s why I have transformed these tubes into a piece of art containing 5000 lipsticks.” – Agne Kisonaite Four tubes of lipstick are sold every second in the world. And they are not recyclable. Astonished by the amount of waste this...
Just three hours north of Helsinki, the Lake Saimaa region is centred on the small towns of Mikkeli and Savonlinna with plenty of forested countryside in between. At approximately 4,400 square kilometres, Saimaa is the largest lake in Finland and the fourth largest in Europe. What’s m...
“Selling and marketing are usually not the core abilities of designers. I wanted Paloni to represent many designers so that the experience and product range would be versatile and interesting from the customer’s point of view. I also wanted that the designers could cooperate more, lea...
