Eco Fashion at the Oscars
byMeryl Streep is the latest celeb to don an eco chic gown this awards season. Streep donned a striking gold Lanvin dress to the Academy Awards last night in Los Angeles.
Eskom warns of blackouts
bySouth Africa’s national electricity supplier, Eskom, has released a press statement warning of a high risk of rolling blackouts in the near future. The parastatel maintains that it is doing all that it can to prevent such blackouts and supply problems from occurring.
Fendi – What Will PETA Say?
byAnimal rights activists will be up in arms after seeing the Fendi show this week at Milan Fashion Week.While fur has been a big trend this season, the Italian label unveiled a collection of pelts that featured in almost every look.
SA designers spread Ubuntu at London Fashion Week
byJose Hendo, who embodies the phrase ‘Reduce Reuse Recycle’, created a group of fantastic, undulating natural forms in raw fabrics.
Costello Tagliapietra debuts at NYFW (VIDEO)
byWatch the below video from ecouterre on Costello Tagliapietra´s Fall/WInter 2012 debut at New York Fashion Week.
Go Green Baby!
byWords by Giulia Simolo Planning an eco baby shower for your friend is a great way to be kind to the environment and ensure that even before her baby is born he or she is welcomed into the world with a smile.
World Naked Bike Ride: Cape Town
bySaturday 10th March will see cyclists in Cape Town cycling as bare as they dare at the World Naked Bike Ride, for the second time in the city.
NYFW Round-Up
bySustainable fashion is on the rise at New York Fashion Week, on and off the runways.From innovative recycled materials saved from landfill to organic cotton and wool produced without the chemicals or environmental pollution to production that also benefits workers in struggling countries
Making sense of climate change
byWhile climate change has recently become a new buzz word, many are still left wanting when it comes to understanding the magnitude of the phenomenon. A new, free app for iPhones and iPads called Just Science, aims to change this.
Going green and losing weight
byFor many people, going green isn’t a once-off decision – it’s a gradual process that takes time and commitment. Healthy weight control and health have always been important to people, but recently a higher emphasis has been placed on green living