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Eco Designers, FASHION, Fashion News, Fashion Trends, Shop EcoNovember 2, 2015<October 16, 2015

Eco Fashion Trends to Watch Out for this Summer

by Adrienne Brookbanks

The textile and fashion industry is often in the news due to the unsustainable, quick and cheap way they produce garments. Luckily, there are many eco conscious designers and brands who are turning away from sweatshop labour and carbon intensive production methods. An increasing number of prominent designers, politicians and business owners are looking into the business practices of their suppliers, which is a big leap in the right direction for the industry.

FASHION, Wearable TechOctober 28, 2015<October 21, 2015

“Worldbeing” – a Wearable That Helps You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

by Nikki Stear

Worldbeing provides an easy way to calculate and reduce your carbon footprint. Britain’s Layer Design Studio has created a wearable device that logs and explains each of our personal carbon footprints.

FASHION, Fashion News, Shop EcoOctober 26, 2015<October 21, 2015

American Eagle Infuses “Café” Line of Jeans With Recycled Coffee Grounds

by Nikki Stear

American Eagle’s latest line of jeans comes with a side of coffee—recycled coffee, that is.

FASHIONOctober 23, 2015<October 13, 2015

Adidas “Sport Infinity” Working on “Endlessly Recyclable” Zero-Waste Football Boots

by Nikki Stear

The Adidas “Sport Infinity” initiative, announced recently and funded by the European Commission, seeks to create a new breed of sporting good, one that can be fully and repeatedly recycled while allowing for greater freedom of design.

FASHION, Wearable TechOctober 22, 2015<October 13, 2015

Adidas Introduces “Futurecraft 3D”, a Running Shoe with 3D Printed Materials

by Nikki Stear

Last week sportswear giant, Adidas, unveiled the “Futurecraft 3D,” a 3D-printed, customized running-shoe midsole designed to meet the cushioning needs of an individual’s foot. Hailing it a “production breakthrough,” Adidas says the concept piece will take the running-shoe standard to the “next level” by offering a flexible carbon copy of the athlete’s foot, down to his or her exact contours and pressure points.

Celeb Style, FASHION, Fashion News, Shop EcoOctober 21, 2015<October 12, 2015

Livia Firth Curates Sustainable Fashion Collection for Marks & Spencer

by Nikki Stear

Marks & Spencer is rolling out the green carpet for Livia Firth, staunch promoter of sustainable fashion. Together with her Eco-Age, her ethical-brand consultancy, Firth has pieced together a capsule wardrobe, derived from the British department store’s autumn collection, to “meet the working woman’s needs,” according to Marks & Spencer.

FASHION, Fashion TrendsOctober 20, 2015<September 9, 2015

How Unisex Fashion Can Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget

by Giulia Simolo

Unisex fashion has come into the trends in a big way: think comfortable clothing and shirts that your boyfriend would wear. It’s a great way to add a bit of androgynous flair to your outfit. Here’s how it can update your look without you having to shell out money for new items.

FASHION, Fashion News, Shop EcoOctober 16, 2015<October 13, 2015

Levi’s Wellthread Collection Launches

by Nikki Stear

Earlier this month, Levi’s announced the Fall 2015 launch of the Levi’s Wellthread™ Collection, which touts a holistic approach to sustainable product design: The line was made in 100 percent cotton for easier recyclability, by empowered workers — and includes the first garments to feature Levi’s Water

FASHION, Fashion NewsOctober 15, 2015<October 12, 2015

Cotton Slavery in Uzbekistan explained in 2 minutes

by Nikki Stear

Last week in Uzbekistan, hundreds of thousands of people, including children, were forced from their jobs and schools and into the cotton fields, where they’ll spend the next few weeks picking the crop under hot, unsanitary, and often hazardous conditions for little to no pay.

FASHION, Fashion NewsOctober 14, 2015<October 12, 2015

H&M “Dramatically” Lagging Behind in Bangladesh Fire, Safety Repairs

by Nikki Stear

H&M opens their very first Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront this Saturday. Shoppers are expected to descend upon the store en masse, rumour has it the store will have the tallest escalators in Cape Town; read this before deciding whether you will be in the queues.