H&M Leading the Way in Organic Cotton Use
byH&M has topped the list of the world’s biggest users of certified organic cotton, according to the Textile Exchange’s latest report.
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Sunglasses Made from Hemp
byIntroducing Hemp Eyewear, sunglasses made from a hemp fibre composite, designed and manufactured by Sam Whitten. ‘Research into hemp and its possible applications led to the discovery of hemp and flax fibre composite sheet material which are impregnated with an eco friendly binder,’ said Whitten.
Sustainable Denim: RE: Jeans Goes Green
bySouth African retailer, Woolworths is leading the way locally in terms of producing a sustainable denim brand. Introducing RE: F.I.T and RE: cycled jeans, Woolies’s new sustainable denim range, made using 100% African cotton.
Robben Island Fence Becomes Jewellery
byIt was three metres high and kept Nelson Mandela imprisoned for eighteen years. That’s the basics of what we know about the infamous Robben Island fence. But now a Capetonian jewellery designer is putting a positive spin on it with the launch of the Legacy Collection.
The Rag Bag: Encouraging Consumers to Donate Old Clothing
byThe Rag Bag encourages consumers to donate something old every time you buy something new. The Rag Bag is a dual-function shopping carrier designed to make it easy for consumers to recycle unwanted clothes.
Eco-friendly Accessories from Ketzali
byKetzali is an eco-friendly accessories line created by Guatemalan designer and Central Saint Martins alum Maya Colop-Morales. Ketzali produces hand woven scarves and ponchos using traditional Latin American skills.
Lily Cole Launches Limited-Edition Shoes exclusively for Sky Rainforest Rescue
byActress, Social Entrepreneur and Environmentalist Lily Cole adds ‘Shoe Designer’ to her title as she launches her first trainer collection with sustainable brand Veja, as part of her work as ambassador for Sky Rainforest Rescue.
How Do Your Favourite Brands “MeasureUp”?
byMeasureUp, a non-profit website, serves as a benchmarking tool to help consumers make informed decisions about where to buy their clothes.
Narciso Rodriguez Bottletop Collection ready for the Green Carpet
byNarcisco Rodriquez ♥ Bottletop. Green Carpet Challenge founder, Livia Firth, awarded New York City designer, Narcisco Rodriguez, with the “Green Carpet Challenge” brand mark on Thursday for his work with Bottletop, a fair-trade label that employs artisans to create accessories using upcycled materials.
The Capsule Wardrobe Can Be Fun!
byYou need a hot outfit. You pull open your closet doors and within a few minutes cry out in despair, ‘I have nothing to wear!’ Sound familiar? It’s a common yet frustrating feeling that strikes every woman at least once in her lifetime. Creating a capsule wardrobe can help to prevent such stressful situations from happening.