Last night I had the pleasure of immersing myself in the fabulous Art and About Sydney 2012 celebrations!Photo credit: Paul MacAfter grooving to the sound candy of DJ duo Jingle Jangle at Martin Place, I boarded a very chic retro double-decker bus to the Australian Museum for a night of eco-fashion and deep sea exploration. Each … Continue reading Fashion Less Waste 2012
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A Is for Apple and E is for Ecochic
I've been struggling with illness over the past couple of weeks and it brought that old adage to mind - "An apple a day keeps the doctor away". So here's me blowing a kiss to the delicious apple (here's hoping some healthy goodness rubs off!). A is for Apple Tote by Apple & Bee -This adorable … Continue reading A Is for Apple and E is for Ecochic
Encounter Elegant Ethical Jewellery at Olive & Reg
Have you ever found yourself on the hunt for an exquisite piece of jewellery - for yourself or as a gift - and had difficulties finding something that was not only environmentally and socially ethical, but high quality as well? Well I have excellent news for you! Olive & Reg has done all of the … Continue reading Encounter Elegant Ethical Jewellery at Olive & Reg
Greenola Style is Combining Fair Trade Fashion with Female Empowerment
Did you know that around the world it is women who are bearing the brunt of poverty and all of the myriad issues that come along with it? Cutting edge eco-fashion label Greenola Style doesn't just know about it...but has decided to do something about it! I recently had the honour of interviewing Greenola's Creative … Continue reading Greenola Style is Combining Fair Trade Fashion with Female Empowerment
Ethical Designer Spotlight: Error Guided Designs
"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing" - George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)Amanda Frenz is the founder of a new eco-couture company called Error Guided Designs, which provides a unique personalised ethical fashion service. It was my pleasure to interview Amanda and … Continue reading Ethical Designer Spotlight: Error Guided Designs
Eco-Fashionistas, Lend Me Your Ears!
I've encountered some extraordinary ethical earrings perfect for the elegant and the ecochic and I wanted to share them with you. I hope you enjoy this exclusive and eclectic mix ranging from the ephemeral to the exotic!Are you excited?Light Bulb Earrings by POT Lab - These brilliant earrings were handmade in Italy using recycled light … Continue reading Eco-Fashionistas, Lend Me Your Ears!
Fresh Cargo is Fair, Funky and Fashionable
Rebecca Gray, founder of Fresh Cargo, is pulling no punches when it comes to affordable fashion that gives back to communities. Dissatisfied with the state of the mainstream fashion industry and determined not to remain a passive observer, Rebecca decided to blaze her own path by starting Fresh Cargo when she was only 24 years … Continue reading Fresh Cargo is Fair, Funky and Fashionable
Love Green – Live Green – Wear Green
Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye than most colours and it's the colour of the Heart Chakra, known as Anahata. Being Green is also how we describe living in an environmentally conscious way. A way of life that respects all species on Earth. I wanted to celebrate both the … Continue reading Love Green – Live Green – Wear Green
Ethical Designer Spotlight: Round London
Round London, founded in 2009 by designer Cecilia Chan, is on a mission to recycle - redesign - revive - relove. Kindness by Design wanted to peak behind the curtain and find out more about this interesting eco-label.Q. You started down the path of ethical fashion design after witnessing the huge amount of waste that … Continue reading Ethical Designer Spotlight: Round London
LerènieS – Paper is a Precious Gift
Maria Francesca Batzella is an incredibly unique artist with a poet's soul based in Italy. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, she is fascinated by the possibilities of paper while remaining mindful of the importance of recycling materials. Heavily influenced and inspired by the mysterious past of the island of Sardinia, … Continue reading LerènieS – Paper is a Precious Gift
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