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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A few weeks ago, over a latte in London, Holly of Leotie Lovely and I discussed the importance of collaboration. Little did we know then that our conversation would bring together such an incredible group of brands and bloggers! We teamed up with some beautiful souls to showcase our favourite local conscious brands and encourage […]
Thread Tales Co. is an eco luxury brand that creates beautiful iconic products made from materials with soul and sustainability, honouring traditional and cultural artisans. They utilise remarkable skills to redefine luxury, putting meaning and purpose back into fashion. This brand, based in Oxfordshire, began with the discovery of Lotus fabric, a rare natural material […]
Jaffa is one of the world’s oldest cities, with a harbour that has been in use since the Bronze Age. It is a city with a landscape that both shows and hides the conquests that have shaped its history. Walking through the streets of Jaffa takes you through arched cobblestone alleys, past golden stone buildings bathed […]