ETHICAL FASHION FORUM

[Images taken from ethicalfashionforum.com]


I added a link to the Ethical Fashion Forum under the '...Because It Makes Sense' heading to the right a few days ago, but thought that I should comment on it: The site is an amazing resource for information on ethical and sustainable fashion, and for news from this sector, including ethical brands, what's on in the ethical calendar, and how you can make a difference...get involved.

ISSEY MIYAKE - RECYCLAGE DE LUXE!

[Front cover of the Telegraph Magazine 25/09/10 and image taken from p41]

Today's Telegraph Magazine featured an article on the INCREDIBLE Issey Miyake's new fabric innovations; taking old plastic bottles, bottle tops and paper to create a yarn that is then spun into seamless soft clothing. This is an amazing example of recycling and reusing, making new from old. Read a more worthy review of his innovative work here.

Boot-iful!

I was très excited to find these Cat boots in a Cancer Research UK shop in Fulham - despite appearing to be brand new inside and on the bottom, they have a distressed worn in look to them. Perfect for autumn weather and kicking up leaves! :-)

LFW Gets sustainable!!!

It's a few days old, however here is an article detailing how the British Fashion Council has announced that it will be hosting the first Sustainable fashion show on the official LFW catwalk schedule. The show will serve to showcase key looks from established and emerging designers working sustainably!!! GREAT.


Read the full article here.

Eco Fashion World

I just stumbled across the website for EcoFashionWorld, a really good resource for ethical and sustainable style! It provides information, and links to stores and available eco-friendly products.

Pictured:  - Knots and Stones jewelry made from seeds that have been sustainably harvested in rainforests in South America. Knots and Stones specializes in eco-friendly jewelry and accessories.
- Simple designed Aire bags, produced from recycled vinyl banners from movie theaters.

Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside...

All of this beautiful sunny weather we have been having these past few days has been making me dream of being by the sea...

[original postcards from Italy, circa 1940]

Crocodile Tears

I bought this crocodile detail handbag/clutch in a charity shop a few days ago...I had been in the day before, seen it, thought about it, then went back to get it. The lady who served me at the till commented that she was the one who had put it out on the shelf, and had wondered if anyone would actually buy it. She obviously wasn't sure either! But now I love it. It seems strangely familiar; Perhaps I saw it in a shop before (although the make isn't anything familiar) or saw it on someone else, or owned it in a previous life (in which case it's only right that it has been returned to me...!).