Sustainable Fashion at NYFW

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011 has come to an end but the fashion spectacular did not fail to deliver when it came to eco fashion. Eco fashion lines making a name for themselves this year include Bodkin, Study NY, EDUN and the always classic Organic by John Patrick. According to Ecouterre, e

African sun could light world’s cities

Written by: Shamin ChibbaAfrica’s greatest resources may no longer be diamonds and gold, but instead, its big sun-drenched skies. In coming years, the continent, known for the innovation and determination of its people, could provide enough solar energy to light up some of the world’s biggest cities

Topshop launches Fairtrade line

Topshop launches Fairtrade line

It seems everyone’s gearing up for Fairtrade fortnight at the end of February, and it looks like Topshop doesn´t want to miss out – putting their spin on ethical fashion, the high-street favourite has launched its own fairtrade line for the special event.The collection, called Snake Valley, consists

World Naked Bike Ride now in Cape Town

The World Naked Bike Ride is a global event, and Cape Town is about to experience it´s first! A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vu

H&M Gets Eco with Conscious Collection

H&M is entrenching their “greeness” with the impending April 14 launch of their new eco-friendly Conscious Collection.In contrast to last year´s vibrant, floral-heavy Garden Collection, Conscious will feature organic cotton and linen, Tencel, and recycled polyester garments in soothing shades of

Happy Valentine´s Day!

Happy Valentine´s Day!

In need of an aphrodisiac this Valentine´s day? Try Africology´s Jasmine Aromatherapy Body Tonic (R270)Simply spray it all over your skin after a bath or shower to hydrate and rejuvinate. This little beauty has been getting me through all these long, scorching days we´ve recently had in Cape Town.Ni