Watching Blood, Sweat and T-shirts left me rethinking my wardrobe choices but now major bargain retailer Primark are rethinking theirs. It has been announced today that they have ditched three of its suppliers in Southern India due to use of child labour. "Primark is an ethical business that demands the highest standards from its suppliers. It has a strict Supplier Code of Conduct which Read more
We've made our kitchens organic and had wardrobe eco-makeovers but now it is the turn of the catwalk as a London based modeling agency vows to only use healthy girls. Quintessentially Models is a new ethically managed agency focused on healthy models. Working with eating disorder charity B-eat they intend to raise awareness to the health implications faced by models today. In order to fulfill Read more
On Friday, Livia Firth unveiled the new worldwide Eco Age Boutique for brands that advocate ethical fashion. Livia, who is married to English actor Colin Firth, has personally tracked down designers, scouted new talent and got up close and personal with the items. She said: "Each brand on sale here is a serious advocate for a better fashion system and fashion landscape. Each piece has values and Read more
Everyone is talking about ethical skin and beauty brand All for Eve. The company stormed the Cosmetic Executive Women beauty awards last year, sweeping four major accolades from Best New Brand, to Best New Bath & Body, Best New Make-Up Product and Best New Hand & Nail Care Product in the mass categories. They are dedicated solely to raising funds for sufferers of Ovarian Cancer and all Read more
I am always excited to attend the Prophetik show as it is so much more than a catwalk presentation. Designer Jeff Garner likes to evoke the feeling of the collection with live music and a video presentation which creates an amazing atmosphere. This season, the show had a small orchestra and a solo by violinist Analiza Ching. The inspiration behind the show was revealed before the first model Read more
Emma Watson's latest foray in to the fashion world is live today as her collaboration with Alberta Ferretti is finally available. Earlier this month, I shared a preview of what to expect of the ethical collection. The 'Pure Threads' pieces are very romantic and include long flowing dresses, peasant top and denim shorts. This range is a higher price point than her work with People Tree as a pair Read more
In the first part of my interview with fashion expert Caryn Franklin, she talks about how fashion needed to be more exclusive. In the final part, she talked about upcoming names to watch and the growing importance of eco fashion. Which designers are names to watch right now? I really like Georgia Hardinge. William Tempest has hardly been in the business at all, and yet he is so accomplished. He Read more
Lily Cole stars in this new ad campaign for the 2011 Climate Week t-shirt, which was designed by Eley Kishimoto. Climate week starts on Monday and the t-shirts are already available online and in store at Tesco for just £10. Emilia Fox, KT Tunstall and Jade Parfitt are also involved in the campaign. Climate Week’s Phil Drew says "Low-carbon and super-cool, the t-shirt captures the spirit of Read more
London Fashion Week kicked off today, and my second show of the day was Jeff Garner's Prophetik. The eco label has attracted a celebrity fan in Livia Firth who wore one of his designs to the Golden Globes this year. She was sitting in the front row wearing a black slogan tee which read I am Albert Woodfox and spoke to me about Prophetik, the future of eco fashion and her plans for the Oscars. Read more
