Avant Garde dress 2013 Registration CLOSED
byThe online registration has now closed for students wanting to participate in this year’s Avant Garde dress competition.
2013
Vivienne Westwood: Expensive Clothing is Eco-friendly Fashion
byShocked by the price of Vivienne Westwood’s high-end clothing? You’re supposed to, says the legendary British designer.
UK Companies Sign Sustainable Clothing Action Plan
byTwo dozen of Britain’s leading apparel retailers, charity shops, and clothing recyclers have pledged to measure and report the waste, water, and carbon footprints of their wares, with an eye on reducing their environmental impact by 2020, reports Ecouterre.
The Dangers of Lead in Your Lipstick
byWe’re often warned about lead in paint, but not so much about lead in lipstick that we’re smearing onto our lips multiple times a day.
Turning Trash into Electricity {Biogas}
byWaste should rarely go to waste. You might upcycle, recycle and donate at an impressive speed, but did you know that trash can be transformed into electricity, such a biogas? No, you’re not reading a sci-fi movie script idea!
Muji To Open Eco Friendly Dyeing Plant in Cambodia
byJapanese retailer Muji is planning to start an eco friendly natural dyeing plant in Cambodia. The lifestyle brand that sells a large variety of household and consumer goods including home textiles and clothing for men and women has been promoting an eco friendly dyeing process with natural materials since 2012.
Ethical Fashion Made Easy with Helpsy
byEthical fashion e-tailers, HELPSY was founded on the belief that design-forward, cutting-edge fashion can have a social impact, 100% of the time.
Mazda Memories {Sunset Serenade}
byLast month I had the privilege of attending the Mazda Wildlife Fund’s Sunset Serenade in the Kruger National Park. The purpose of the event is to raise funds and awareness around anti-rhino poaching.
Africology Launches the Essentials Collections
byAs you are all aware I am a HUGE fan of Africology. The luxury spa and skincare brand has recently launched 3 new Eessentials Collections: Soul, Skin and Body.
Ethical Fashion in light of the Bangladesh Building Collapse
byEthical fashion is a serious issue and needs to be at the forefront of consumers minds when making purchasing decisions. The building collapse in Bangladesh killed 1,127 people and has been deemed the deadliest disaster in the history of the garment industry.