tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83545617973481210042011-11-28T01:00:21.260ZDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-34364541732510047822007-09-18T11:10:00.000+01:002007-09-18T11:13:19.157+01:00

It’s starting to get mighty chilly and one incontrovertible Autumn/Winter must-have item is the neck warming scarf. It’s fairly easy to unearth some wonderfully soft wool, alpaca or cashmere scarves, but for the veggies amongst us we want something animal-free. Whilst it is often believed that animals such as sheep and cashmere goats do no suffer for their coats the reality is frequently quite

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-70683279046325706582007-09-18T09:03:00.000+01:002007-09-18T09:06:45.131+01:00

Ethical fashionistas no longer need to spend hours combing the internet for fashionable and environmentally sound fashion purchases. Whip out your diaries, because on 24th September the very first issue of nu magazine will be lining the shelves of London's shops. Founded by social entrepreneurs Amisha Miller (22) and Lauren Maleh (24) nu is offering ‘fashion laid bare’ and flying in the face of

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-32788161452588639252007-09-13T19:00:00.000+01:002007-09-13T19:04:05.946+01:00

Inspired by Elisa’s blog yesterday about Loyale Clothing’s new organic Costilla Coat, I have been on a web based hunt for other ethical coats and jackets. I haven’t found stylish ones so easy to uncover in the past, but the tide has turned and there is now much more on offer. The three coats I have featured are from Adili.com, People Tree and BTC elements. The rather elegant belted mac from Adili

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-18396098008453642322007-09-12T18:53:00.001+01:002007-09-12T18:54:44.462+01:00

If vintage fashion floats your boat mosey on down to the world’s favourite vintage fashion event, Frock Me! on Sunday 7 October at the Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, London. Approximately 50 specialists will be selling collections of vintage clothing and accessories including hats, shoes, gloves and jewellery alongside modern designer wear. This event attracts fashionistas, stylists, models,

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-3153523338721388292007-09-11T18:32:00.000+01:002007-09-11T18:33:49.420+01:00

Made, retailers of ethical fair trade accessories are launching their new premium fair trade jewellery collection, ‘Made Boutique,’ on 8th October. With their tried and tested formula of enlisting famous designers and celebrities to design for the fair trade jewellery brand, ‘Made Boutique’ will use higher quality, individually hand-made materials to produce bold statement items and limited

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-86878474011261570562007-09-11T18:28:00.000+01:002007-09-11T18:31:47.791+01:00

For budding and ethical fashionistas alike, bags are vital accessories that add something extra to a stylish outfit. Finding fantastic, chic, cruelty free and eco-friendly bags is getting ever easier. HER Design contemporary bags by Helen E Riegle are winning over celebrities and the general public alike, combining inspired design with conscious sustainability. HER Design was launched in 2004

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-83486441792974219082007-09-05T17:24:00.000+01:002007-09-05T17:28:48.657+01:00

I am determined to get some last minute sales shopping in as we enter the Autumn/Winter 2007 season. With that in mind I ventured onto Equa boutique’s website and not only have they got some fab new fashions in for the chilly seasons but some great sale offers. Here is a small selection of my favourite items (sale and non-sale). Black is back and hides a multitude of sins, so if you are not a fan

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-9065620075773673222007-09-03T18:38:00.000+01:002007-09-03T18:40:10.572+01:00

After a Guardian report revealed that factory workers who make clothes for high street retailers are being paid as little as 13p per hour for a 48-hour week, two of Britain’s major high street chains, Primark and Mothercare are launching enquiries. India’s biggest ready-made clothing exporter, Gokaldas Export, supplier of brands such as Marks & Spencers, Mothercare and H&M, verified that wages

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-72654513023005207122007-09-03T17:17:00.000+01:002007-09-03T17:21:09.969+01:00

The summer sales will be ending soon, so for those who are desperate for affordable ethical fashion, get in quick and purchase some goodies from fairtrade and organic fashion company, Tam & Rob. The 100% fairtrade and organic cotton wrap dress on the left has been slashed from £85 to £63, the organic bow neck shirt is half price, cut from £50 to £25, the organic twin pleats skirt has been cut

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-51795348059715156592007-08-22T18:35:00.000+01:002007-08-22T18:40:58.067+01:00

Distressed denim may be all the rage in the fashion world at the moment, but the style comes at an environmental and human cost. In Tehuacán in Mexico it is the local people that pay price for our fashion. Once famous for its mineral springs and spas, Tehuacán, the ‘City of Health’, is now home to around 700 clothes manufacturers, many with little or no environmental controls or standards.

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-69831909910563428502007-08-13T17:20:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:42:59.165Z

The Telegraph featured an article yesterday about Topshop's use of slave labour to produce their garments. This is not really much of a shocker, Topshop is part of the Arcadia chain, who are hardly the most ethical of retail giants. Unlike other well-known high street retailers, they haven't even signed the Ethical Trading Initiative, which sets bare minimum standards. Asian workers are being

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-1598221711448885872007-08-10T18:49:00.000+01:002007-08-11T08:43:13.948+01:00

Ethical fashion brand Onagono is introducing a new collection called Shining, designed by Tomomi Kojo Robertson, which will be unleashed in September. This simple, high quality and incredibly stylish jersey wear collection reveres the planet, having been constructed from 100% organic fair trade cotton and featuring nature inspired printed artworks by Phoebe Eason, Rohan Daniel, Rupert Smyth and

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-37218215639957410202007-08-07T12:24:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:42:59.469Z

Stylish and ethical fashion need not come with a hefty price tag. Organic and ethical fashion label Under the Canopy are having a summer sale and you can pick up some great buys for as little as $19. Under the Canopy was established in 1996 with the intention of making a positive impact on the planet and utilising sustainable materials. Their products are crafted from innovative organic fibres

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-68068524264359594032007-08-02T17:16:00.000+01:002007-08-02T17:22:45.716+01:00

Get in the mood for your summer holidays (if you haven’t already been and come back!) with some gorgeous hand-made, ethical, Hawaiian themed outfits from Muumuu Heaven, a family run business based in, you guessed it, Oahu, Hawaii. Muumuu Heaven began with the concept of creating beautiful, high quality products, whilst maintaining corporate and social responsibility and without creating a

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-45437879095786886732007-08-01T17:17:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:42:59.915Z

Dorothy Perkins may not be number one or even 100 on anyone's list of ethical fashion brands, but they are beginning to produce more ethical items. In 2006 they introduced their O Line consisting of a small range of organic vests and tees. This year Dorothy Perkins signed a deal with the Woodland Trust to launch a collection of organic wellies, cotton T-shirts, vests, bags (and more recently flip

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-22704513697833246842007-07-31T10:54:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:00.240Z

Ethical clothing retailer Adili have a summer sale on with up to 50% off some of their stock. I have suggested some great buys below. Bag some bargains soon whilst stocks last!1) Kuyichi Jersey Cross Back Dress, fairly traded, £55, now £38. 2) Kuyichi Casual Summer Jean, fairly traded, £85, now £60. 3) Del Forte Denim Short, organic cotton, £85, now £55. 4) Alchem1st Sweetheart Top, ethically

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-40244923247394477192007-07-27T15:53:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:00.624Z

Functional fashion is the agenda for German designer Alice Kaiserworth, who has created a nifty two-in-one product called Dos Caras. One minute it's a sassy little jacket, the next it's a...erm, bag. What's even better is that everything you have stored in your pockets will remain there during the transformation, so no well-used tissues tumbling onto the pavement as you look around you in a state

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-50781228769009619552007-07-27T10:12:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:00.917Z

The London College of Fashion is currently in the process of establishing a new 'Centre for Sustainable Fashion,' which aims to unite sector experts in sustainable fashion practices and intends to foster existing partnerships. The project is expected to be launched in April 2008. The Head of the London College of Fashion, Dr Frances Corner said, "London College of Fashion is committed to drive up

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-54271048514547685572007-07-27T09:57:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:01.172Z

Today I have put together an ethical outfit for you that is a combination of organic high street and ethical brand items. It’s great to see the high street producing more ethical collections, in line with consumer demand. However, we have to be aware that they don’t always practice the ethics they preach. Many high street retailers are making efforts at improving their ethical policies but there

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-44322382809111324152007-07-25T09:15:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:01.404Z

The latest high street must have is organic cotton. High street retailers are seeing a growing demand from consumers for more organic and ethical fashion items. A number of well known brands are increasing their organic cotton lines. It is estimated that the value of the organic cotton market in the UK will rise by 50% this year alone. Shops like H&M and New Look are just two of the latest high

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-32063425098616246742007-07-23T08:53:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:01.943Z

I should be thinking about the autumn/winter season right now, but I am still hanging onto the hope of a summer arising out of the dreary gloom. Monochrome was a key spring/summer trend and the colour black is filtering through to the autumn/winter season (albeit minus the white!). So, just enough time to grab a few black and white ethical fashion pieces that will see you through the rest of

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-60208031797402086752007-07-18T15:17:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:02.110Z

Ethical fashion newcomers, Si:su, established in July 2005 by Helen Stew, Hanneke Van Ryswyk and Rachel Bryan, have just launched their brand spanking new website at Si-su.com. Si:su was born out of the desire of its creators to launch an organic empire, which eventually manifested as an Oxfam Originals collection, crafted for their local store from vintage materials. The label is currently

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-79087070495370381532007-07-16T14:49:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:02.246Z

When you think of ethical clothing you might not automatically consider an outfit with the ability to transform into another outfit, but DePloy's approach to sustainable fashion is just this. With a unique popper system and detachable parts, each of their items of clothing can adapt into at least two different outfits. When the fashion tides turn you simply acquire new garment parts, to attach to

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-89750243947603626322007-07-15T11:01:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:02.393Z

For fashion swapping devotees Hybird is hosting a clothes swap shop afternoon, Feather Duster, at The New Rose, Essex Road, London on Saturday 21st July from 2pm to 6pm. If you fancy popping along you will need to bring with you a minimum of one wearable item to swap. Anything left over at the end of the swap will be donated to the Salvation Army.The clothes swapping craze appears to be sweeping

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-38486813129398168822007-07-14T15:55:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:02.956Z

For a striking shoe that can translate into day or evening wear, the Novacas Darcy Burgandy, sold at vegan footwear boutique, Moo Shoes, is fantastic. With a rich, deep colour, towering heel and retro feel, it's perfect for any season. If burgandy is not your thing, The Darcy is also available in black and green. Novocas is a vegan owned business that produces, manufactures and distributes

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-56904444365906671642007-07-13T11:57:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:03.261Z

If you are searching for ethical fashion to get excited about, look no further than Canadian based Thieves, by eco designer Sonja den Elzen, who effortlessly evokes cutting edge style and sophistication using a range of sustainable fabrics, including: organic cotton, organic bamboo, linen, organic soy cotton and lyocell. Sonja is as passionate about the environment as she is about producing

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-34490425251963501932007-07-11T15:49:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:03.530Z

We all want to be a one-off and now you can be with Armour Sans Anguish (clothing without sorrow), the brainchild of two fashion forward girls called Tawny Holt and Julie Edwards, who are both passionate about one-of-a-kind, recycled and sweatshop free clothing. Deconstructed vintage style is their forte and looking through their collections (which get snapped up pretty quick), Armour Sans

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-25172449040961061542007-07-11T14:15:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:03.787Z

Eco-conscious fashion needs a dose of avant-garde innovation, cue Gary Harvey, who produced a collection of vintage couture inspired dresses from recycled garments, which were showcased at London Fashion Week this year. From a towering bridal gown constructed from 10 wedding dresses, to an aptly named, military dress, made from 28 army jackets in various shades of olive green camouflage, Gary's

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-35134174159333218852007-07-11T09:22:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:04.073Z

Eco-fashion is constantly evolving and it would seem that it is finally on the cusp of something phenomenal that will hopefully move ethical fashion from the periphery to the mainstream in the longterm. Ecoganik has been plugging away for ten years in the contemporary organic fashion movement, attempting to make headway. With a new creative director, Genevieve Cruz on board and a re-modelled

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-88799637950745474002007-07-06T17:31:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:04.302Z

I am pleased to announce that I will be gracing the pages of the Daily Mail this coming Monday 9th June, with two other ethical stylists in a feature about ethical fashion. I got the opportunity to play at being a model for a couple of hours, which I was not particularly good at, but I did my best to pout and give some fierce Tyra Banks-esque poses in my ethical garments, whilst the photographer

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-50439620250576432512007-07-06T08:34:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:04.715Z

Marc Bouwer is a premier league fashion designer, known as the man that kits out celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton, Shania Twain and Mariah Carey. His creations add phenomenal glamour and style to an array of red carpet events around the world. He is a highly influential designer in the world of high fashion, so, when he decides to go ethical and stop using any animal skins or

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-23263553151234940742007-07-05T16:09:00.001+01:002008-12-09T14:43:06.086Z

What do they do? Adili is an online ethical store selling a range of Fair Trade, fairly traded, recycled, organic and other ethical womenswear, menswear, accessories, footwear, babies and children's clothing, household items, skincare and gifts, produced by a range of ethical labels.What are they about?Adili is the Swahili word for 'ethical and just,' which is what Adili stand for, believing that

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-39591057435469372752007-07-05T14:58:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:06.569Z

Further to my recent post about Miss Selfridge's vintage range, new items have now been added. They are getting snapped up pretty sharpish, so if you want to bag yourself a vintage number you'll have to be quick off the mark. Their latest line is 'Happy Days,' with some fabulously nostalgic pieces, such as: the Red and White Stripe Dress, £80, The Hawaii Printed Red Smock Top, £45 and the Blue

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-90678961388051826812007-07-04T16:47:00.001+01:002008-12-09T14:43:06.799Z

Sexy and ethical are not traditionally synonymous, but times are changing and Kelly B Couture has proven that ethical fashion can be as sassy and chic as the mainstream fashion industry, without the dubious environmental and production processes. Kelly B Couture is the invention of San Francisco based designer, Kelly Barry, whose love for fashion and design stretches back to her youth, when she

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-24802838857866469402007-07-04T12:25:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:14.512Z

Ethical fashion might have only hit the headlines in the UK more recently but Finnish designer Camilla Norrback has been incorporating organic fabrics into her collections since 2002. Camilla effortlessly combines eco-principles with inspired contemporary and aesthetically pleasing chic design, that screams "Wear me!" rather than "I'm a hippy!" Her ecoluxury collections prove that ethically

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-71807897771450762972007-07-04T09:16:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:15.028Z

Yesterday, ethical brand People Tree launched a summer sale, offering up to 75% off of a whole range of items. People Tree is a pioneer in the ethical and Fair Trade fashion arena. They have a Fair Trade policy, to pay producers a fair price and aid some of the world's poorest communites and an eco-policy, to promote natural and organic cotton farming, avoid damaging chemicals, protect water and

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-54846561559986138932007-07-02T17:22:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:15.319Z

Ethical fashion is picking up pace and more of us are realising the impact of the mainstream fashion industry on our increasingly fragile environment. Billions of dollars worth of pesticides are sprayed on cotton crops every year, polluting the environment and harming producers all over the world. Forty million garment and textile workers worldwide are subject to poor working conditions, low pay,

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-15144582194818592772007-07-02T15:31:00.001+01:002008-12-09T14:43:15.730Z

Summer means sales and not just for mainstream fashion, but for ethical fashion too! A study carried out by Doorone.co.uk, of 1,152 UK adults, aged 16+, discovered that 67% of those questioned felt that ethical products are too expensive. So, now's your chance to make the most of the sales and grab some great ethical fashion buys. You don't have to go mad, but by slowly building up an ethical

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-37563361906569693482007-07-02T12:01:00.001+01:002008-12-09T14:43:15.912Z

If you are feeling frilly this summer, in line with the New Romantic trend, I suggest you venture online and make a few purchases from Pardess. Pardess make some beautiful ethical clothes that are both wearable and stylish.Every garment by Pardess is hand made by Mimi Rogers and the “Elite” Collection offers couture design for wedding dresses and evening wear. Garments are made from

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-47615055702871825522007-07-02T11:09:00.001+01:002008-12-09T14:43:17.079Z

Eco-stylist, Dawn Mellowship, puts a spring in your step this summer, with five outfits inspired by this season’s flowery trend.Summer is here yet again and we are all patiently waiting for it to stop raining, but just because the weather is gloomy, it doesn’t mean we have to be. Fashion is taking its cue from nature and flowery garments and accessories are a sure fire way to boost your mood and

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-23233988998237394812007-06-30T17:12:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:17.491Z

Finding an ethical dress to wear for a night out might seem a bit more challenging than finding daywear, but here to the rescue, as ever, I have managed to source a selection of beautiful ethical dresses that can be worn in the daytime or the evening. Three of them are made from 100% organic cotton, which is fantastic, because the growing of regular cotton uses 25% of all insecticides and almost

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-49485874345659104502007-06-29T15:49:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:18.314Z

Vegan shoes used to be frumpy, clumpy and incredibly unattractive. Those days are thankfully gone and there are now some wonderful vegan footwear brands, producing striking and cruelty free footwear. Many people like the comfort factor and breathability of leather shoes, but unfortunately it's a dirty business. Millions of animals are slaughtered every year for their skin, being subject to

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-30788584944531424772007-06-29T10:56:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:18.987Z

For sensational summer vintage fashion, you must check out (no, really you MUST) Deborah Lindquist, one of LA's most well respected and sought after environmentally conscious designers. I am really impressed with Deborah's collections. Embracing vintage clothing avoids contributing yet more waste to already overflowing landfill sites. For that reason, I wholly applaud vintage and recycled

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-37670683649091167052007-06-28T17:01:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:19.135Z

Short dresses are in this summer, so if you are prepared to show your pins to the world, but want to adorn an ethical frock, Bahar Shahpar creates some beautiful summer dresses. Bahar is based in Brooklyn and is a self-taught designer with a background in multi-media event production, fashion and publishing. Her designs are produced locally, in New York, using only ethical materials and

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-58480039529580341982007-06-28T10:26:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:19.596Z

Jumping on the ethical fashion bandwagon, Laura Ashley have adapted a range of styles, prints and fabrics from the 1960's and 1970's, to produce a range of contemporary dresses, separates and accessories. All of these have been crafted from 100% organic cotton, so you can rest safe in the knowledge that these pieces are pesticide free. One of these pieces was a beautiful maxi-dress, which has

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-83465460296378857262007-06-28T09:39:00.001+01:002008-12-09T14:43:20.001Z

For some interesting and innovative recyled fashion, take a look at goodone clothing, who create unique one off pieces from hand-picked recycled fabrics. goodone garments are designed to flatter the body shapes of both men and women. All designs are produced in a range of sizes and if you provide your specific measurements goodone will create garments to fit you exactly.You can also take part in

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-30379375646313645502007-06-28T08:41:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:20.124Z

Miss Selfridge has searched the world's best vintage stores and markets from around the world, discovering some beautiful one off pieces that are available online only. Vintage clothing is ethical because it does not require new fabrics, that have been shipped around the world, to create new garments.The collections currently available are Guatemalan, Prom Queen and Psychedelic. Many of them are

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-91754382515065670022007-06-27T08:30:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:20.449Z

Oxfam is intending to convert some of its charity clothing stores into a fashion conscious chain, under the watchful eye of Jane Shepherdson, former director of Topshop and current advisor to ethical retailer People Tree. It has been suggested that Oxfam will be offering clothing crafted from organic cotton and other sustainable raw materials, in a bid to revamp its image. Jane Shepherdson is

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-36444712728656867252007-06-25T18:27:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:21.454Z

Profile of Linda LoudermilkInspired and awed by nature designer Linda Loudermilk creates stylish, elegant and beautifully tailored items, with sustainable fabrics that any self-respecting fashionista would give her right arm to be seen in. You can forget tree hugger hippy hemp. Bamboo pointelles and soya blends go into producing refined clothes that revere nature and bring Linda’s luxury eco

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-56837574838370077782007-06-25T08:37:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:21.884Z

Sparkly, shiny fashion is in. Metallic outfits can make you look like a Christmas turkey, waiting to be basted, or else you can end up looking like Bet Lynch or Marlene from Only Fools and Horses. I think it's better to stick to metallic accessories or perhaps a more tasteful, toned down metallic dress or top.Ethical fashion is not behind the times and metallics have made their way into some

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-11148581157499335062007-06-24T17:33:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:22.114Z

The answer to this question might seem obvious to some, but many people are not aware of the impact mainstream fashion has on the environment and how exploitative it is to many people around the world. Here are some key facts.Cotton is responsible for the release of US$2 billion of chemical pesticides every year and at least US$819 million of these are considered toxic enough to be classified as

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354561797348121004.post-39647217589980719162007-06-24T16:15:00.000+01:002008-12-09T14:43:22.720Z

Ethical fashion is making big waves with brands like Kuyichi and People Tree having concessions in Topshop. M&S offering a fairtrade range, Dorothy Perkins selling organic tees and The Clothes Show Live having a section dedicated to ethical fashion this year. Anya Hindmarch created a stir with her 'I'm Not A Plastic Bag Bag.' People seemed to be more concerned about its fashion rather than

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07519495411167509695noreply@blogger.com0