Lunar Launches Online Shop
byLunar is excited to announce the launch of their online shop and is offering Live Eco readers R150 off their first purchase.
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Fashion Revolution research reveals shamefully low levels of transparency amongst global fashion brands
byThis week marks the third annual Fashion Revolution Week (18 April – 24 April). Global fashion brands must do more on transparency, Fashion Revolution warns, as it launches its inaugural Fashion Transparency Index today to mark the start of Fashion Revolution Week (18th – 24th April 2016).
MIT is Turning Living Bacteria Into Self-Ventilating Activewear
byMIT Media Lab’s Tangible Media Group has developed a “living” second skin, derived from a species of ancient bacteria, that responds to sweat and body heat.
Five Obstacles to Sustainable Fashion and How to Overcome Them
byNot being sustainable is so out of fashion, but sometimes sticking to a sustainable wardrobe can be a bit like avoiding fatty foods: there are times when the bad stuff sneaks up on you. Here are common obstacles that get in the way of your sustainable style and how to deal.
H&M Unveils New “Conscious Exclusive” Collection featuring Olivia Wilde
byH&M’s launching it’s new “Conscious Exclusive” Collection in less than a month. Fronted by actress-activist Olivia Wilde, the retailer’s 2015 “Conscious Exclusive” collection features planet-friendlier fabrics, such as hemp, organic cotton, organic linen, organic silk, Tencel, organic leather, and recycled wool, in black-tie-ready silhouettes.
Remake Design Challenge 2015 Entries Now Open
byOpen applications for the Live Eco Remake Design Challenge, South Africa’s premier sustainable fashion and object design competition, proudly brought to you by Pick n Pay in partnership with the Cape Town Fashion Council, open today.
Eco Fashion on the Red Carpet at the Oscars
byActress Gina Rodriguez wore a dress made out of eco-friendly materials on the red carpet at the 87th Annual Academy Awards, last night.
Double-Duty Fashion Items Every Woman Should Own
byKnowing how to mix and match your clothing is an important part of looking great for less. There are some items that can work in more than one way in your wardrobe, so getting your hands on some hot picks is worth it. Add a creative spin to them and you make the look stylish in your own way.
Zady’s “Sourced In” Initiative set to Revolutionise the Fashion Industry
byZady, the ethical e-tailer is the prime mover behind “Sourced In,” a new initiative it says will “revolutionize” the fashion industry’s consideration of supply-chain transparency.
Surfing Labels Making Waves in Sustainable Fashion Design
bySurfwear labels rely on healthy oceans and we’ve all read the stories of how the world’s oceans are filling up with trash, mainly plastic. Well, two UK surfwear labels are now taking a stand with sustainable fashion design.