A Nudge in the right direction

A Nudge in the right direction

Love this! Nudge is a new store in Helsinki, Finland and provides a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it´s not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a showroom, a consultancy and a meeting place where you c

Climb on

Written by: Staff Reporter“Maybe chicks dig guys who are covered in chalk,” my friend thought out loud as she tried to pin down exactly what it was that made rock climbers so attractive. As if their physical strength and fitness, conquering of heights and love of the outdoors was not enough to love.

Zambian hydro projects in full swing

Written by: Bongani NkosiAll required funds for the US$430-million expansion of Zambia’s Kariba North Bank hydro power station have been secured, and the project is steaming ahead.The scheme got going in 2008 with $325-million provided by Exim Bank, owned by the Chinese government. The outstanding a

Lunar launches new Cape Town store

Lunar launches new Cape Town store

Last night was the launch of Lunar´s new Cape Town store on 65 Loop Street (cnr Hout and Loop) in the Cape Town CBD. It was a fab affair and was great to finally meet Lunar´s Karen Ter Morshuizen and her business partner Paul Harris, face to face. The store is bright and airy with dark laminated woo

One Pair of Shoes for a Month

10 December 2010 is International Human Rights Day so do your bit to help in the fight against poverty and go barefoot on 10 December! SA fashion writer, Emily Petit-Coetzee, has taken up the challenge to wear the same pair of shoes every day for a month. Emily´s one pair of shoes have been designed

Big Up to Ethical Fashion Brand, People Tree

People Tree wins  “Most Sustainable Brand” On the 10th November ethical fashion brand, People Tree, added another string to their bow by winning ‘Most Sustainable Brand’ at WGSN Global Fashion Awards, in New York. The award is one of the most prestigious and marks a triumphant year for People

Woolworths tests green refrigeration

Woolworths has begun trials to test nitrogen refrigeration technology on its truck fleet, in an effort to further reduce its carbon footprint and improve the transport of temperature-sensitive products.Woolworths is the first retailer in South Africa, and one of only a few internationally, to experi