The Key to Upcycling your Wardrobe
Upcycling is one of the latest trends in eco-living. But what does it mean for your wardrobe? Here is all you need to know about upcycling and how to make it your new fashion motto. What does upcycling mean?
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Get lippy
Give your lips some attention this summer with The Body Shop´s new limited edition Hi-Shine Lip Treatment. It´s super glossy and super fruity and gives lips maximum shine with a hint of sparkle!
People Tree´s Safia Minney on ethical fashion & the recession
The Huffington Post UK caught up with People Tree´s CEO, Safia Minney, to talk about Emma Watson´s designs, Occupy London and a human approach to big business.
Eco Chic from Manolo Blahnik
Described as better than sex by Madonna, and worn by everyone from Carrie Bradshaw to Marge from The Simpsons, Manolo Blahnik is well and truly enshrined as an icon in the halls of luxury fashion history.
Waste drive reaps rewards
A new community recycling initiative in the coastal town of Hout Bay in the Western Cape is changing the way people think about waste management.
Avant Garde Winner is announced
This past Saturday was the Avant Garde 2011 finale runway show at The Green Expo at the CTICC.Our 13 DAF students had their upcycled garments paraded to an enormous crowd, at lunch time at the expo.
Trainers that wont cost the earth
Ethletic have a converse feeling to them and are made from certified organic and Fairtrade cotton and the fairly traded rubber soles are certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Adrian Grenier Is Starting a Wine Label
The “Entourage” actor and business partner Peter Glazer, creators of sustainable lifestyle website Shft.com, are set to launch a wine called Stomping Ground in December.
Are we really cutting our emissions?
At the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen in 2009, South Africa agreed to drastically cut its emissions.
Can you be trendy and green?
Written by: Giulia Simolo Fashion changes at a speedy rate. Those platform wedges you’ve splurged on might be hot now but in a few months they could be considered less trendy. If you’re a self-confessed fashionista, you might wonder how to combine your love of fashion with your keen interest in savi