Green fashion accessories
byAccessories can make your outfit sizzle, so be sure to stock up on some gorgeous eco-friendly fashion statement pieces that are sure to draw eyes your way.
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Livia Firth Creates Eco-Friendly Dress Line
byI love Livia Firth and admire her eco fashion principles and style. It would seem she must´ve been taking note of Avant Garde, judging by her latest project with Yoox.com
Fashion Forward
byA few weeks ago, Live Eco was invited to The Design Academy of Fashion annual end of year fashion show where all the first, second and third year´s are given a chance to showcase their work. This year The Design Excellence award voted by the advisory committee (David West, Stiaan Louw and Sarah Jane
SA and eco fashion – Is it sustainable?
byWhen you hear the words “SA eco fashion” what comes to mind? Probably our amazing green fashion labels, such as Ilan, Lunar and Fundudz, right? But eco fashion, however pretty or popular, does come with its own obstacles.
It´s no fun being extinct
byDame Vivienne Westwood is no stranger to philanthropy. From supporting Peruvian Amazon preservation to traveling to Kenya to work on her Ethical Fashion Africa collection, the queen of British fashion is also a leader of compassion
The Key to Upcycling your Wardrobe
byUpcycling 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?
People Tree´s Safia Minney on ethical fashion & the recession
byThe 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
byDescribed 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.
Avant Garde Winner is announced
byThis 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
byEthletic 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).