Marina Vaptzarova is an ethical luxury lifestyle brand that creates contemporary journals exclusively handmade from Nepalese craftsmanship using natural and sustainable materials. With sustainable development at it’s heart, Marina Vaptzarova has created designs with renewable and natural raw materials since 1993. The brand uses plant-based materials that regenerate rapidly and are harvested by hand. By adopting a […]
Two weeks ago I was invited by the V&A to the pre-launch of their new exhibition Fashioned from Nature, a critical, informative and elegant exposition of the ambiguous relationship between fashion and nature from the 17th century to the present day. Fashioned from Nature demonstrates how fashion trends have drawn inspiration from the beauty and power […]
MOMOC is a new environmentally conscious sustainable and ethical timeless shoe brand from Spain that locally produces and sources a considerable amount of their materials. Their products are hand-made with high quality; they are stylish, elegant and comfortable. This sustainable brand donates 2% of their profits to non-profit organisations engaged in reforestation and the reintegration […]
I have teamed up with the lovely Holly Rose of Leotie Lovely and Kate Arnell of Eco Boost in collaboration with WWF in order to promote #EarthHour this year. Now in its 11th year, WWF’s Earth Hour is a global movement to call for international action to tackle climate change and wildlife loss. This year, on […]
You know that the sustainable fashion industry has taken an even bigger step forward in innovation when you find a pair of vegan “leather look” leggings embellished with the inner tubes of bike tires. Yes, tires. MALAIKA New York is a company that was founded on the pillars of sustainability and social good. In order […]
Aura-Soma Pegasus is an eco-luxury perfume company that combines visual and non-visual energies of colour, essential oils and herbal extracts to evoke a beautiful aroma that lightens the wearer’s mood. By using purely natural and organic oils extracted from flowers and other plants, as well as alcohol made from grain that has been certified organic by the […]
From reducing your car mileage to cutting down on meat, here are 8 ways to reduce your carbon footprint this year. Start 2018 the green way and keep your CO2 emissions at bay! 1 Air travel is by far the biggest contributor to the carbon footprint. According to The Guardian, a single return flight from London to […]
I received the book ‘Slave to Fashion’ in December and took it with me on my trip to the USA over the holidays. I wanted to share this read with my teenage sister, with whom I have began to talk about the true cost of fast fashion. The ‘Slave to Fashion’ campaign seeks to raise […]
Cerimani is an ethical art-deco luxury jewellery brand that invests in impoverished communities in Thailand. Their wonderful collections are ethically crafted with conflict -free traceable gemstones and precious metals. Each Cerimani purchase is a tribute to the craftsmen and provides water and educational opportunities to their villages. Cerimani pledges to work closely with the Karen Hilltribes Trust […]
Forget the Black Friday sales and give with thought and love this season. I have teamed up with my sustainable sisters to create a Holiday Gift Guide full of gifts which do good. As tempting as they may be say no to mega sales this weekend and instead support your local brands who have ethics […]