Naturally Clicquot: Biodegradable packaging from Veuve Clicquot
byFrench designer Cédric Ragot made the Naturally Clicquot bottle cover from potato starch and recycled paper. The biodegradable packaging can keep champagne cold for up to two hours.
Meet Jade Simkins {Avant Garde dress Top 10 Finalist}
byMeet our penultimate Avant Garde dress Top 10 finalist, Jade SImkins, from Fedisa. Inspired by artworks we look forward to seeing her “apocolypse upcycled denim” look.
Facts You Don’t Know About Sharks
bySharks are often misunderstood. In media they are sometimes deemed as the killers of the ocean, if you think of classic horror movies like Jaws. However, there are some little known facts about sharks that might just change your mind about these amazing creatures.
Avant Garde object 2013 Top 15 Finalists
byYesterday we held the first round of judging for Avant Garde object 2013 brought to you by Pick n Pay in partnership with vida e caffè.
Meet Melissa Wynne {Avant Garde dress Top 10 Finalist}
byOur next Avant Garde dress Top 10 finalist is CPUT’s Melissa Wynne, a once aspiring lawyer now has the sustainable fashion world in her sights.
Green Jeans a Reality {And we don’t mean the colour}
byWe introduced you to Dirtball a few weeks ago with their recycled PET t-shirts. Now the company is sourcing funding to start manufacturing green jeans.
Meet Minette Olivier {Avant Garde dress Top 10 Finalist}
byMeet Minette Olivier, our next Avant Garde dress Top 10 finalist, and avid second hand shopper, obsessed with cats!
Converse Sues Ethical Footwear Company, Autonomie Project
byConverse, the famous footwear brand, is suing ethical footwear label Autonomie Project over their “Chuck Taylor All-Star” look-alikes.
Spring Make-Up Trends
bySpring is just around the corner and with a new season comes a bunch of new spring makeup trends with which to experiment. Here are some of our favourite looks from the hottest make-up brands around the world.
Vegan Braai Ideas for National Braai Day
by‘Vegan’ and ‘braai’ might sound like an oxymoron. Vegan diets, after all, mean that you have absolutely no animal products. However, with a bit of creativity you can still celebrate National Braai Day, no meat required!