These days far more of us have a greatly increased awareness of exactly where our products come from. We try to buy more of our food from local sources and ethics are now a much more important part of the production process. Most of us have a concern for the welfare of animals and the environment, whilst fair trade products are now a popular feature in many stores. Thankfully, the twenty-first century looks set to be the age of ‘conscientious buying’. Many people have already been doing their best to shop responsibly for a good long time, but this is now becoming a far more common practice. Ideally, certain products should only be bought from companies who trade in an ethical manner. One such item to consider is Cashmere. This is truly beautiful wool which has been cherished for many Read More ...
Germany’s Messe Frankfurt, which is one of the top trade fair organizers, has decided to take over the ‘Ethical Fashion Show’ in Paris in an attempt to bring green fair trade fashion into the spotlight. The six year old event, which is one of the high points of the Fashion Week was announced by the organizer on Friday. Messe Frankfurt is the third largest trade fair firm making a turnover of around .5b euros annually. The company currently runs around 100 fairs around the globe, a third of which are focused on the textile industry. Director of the firm Detlef Braun stated that their recent decision to take on the Paris Ethical Fashion Show shows their commitment to sustainable development and marks the firm’s first entry into the world of fashion. Although ethical fashion is more vogue in Britain, Paris’ Read More ...
DeviDoll now has new lines in its Summer Collection from Mociun and Fin are now in. They are expecting that these are our top selling brands and will do well in the coming weeks. DeviDoll upholds the highest standards in ethical fashion. Every label must meet at least 1 of the following criteria: fabulous design OR made from pure ingredients OR exquisite tailoring OR made with beautiful fabrics OR hip, classic, directional. Actually, most labels meet at least 3 of these criteria. Also, each label must also meet at least 1 of the following criteria: made from organic fabric OR made from alternative fabric (including soya, hemp, bamboo, peace silk, modal and more) OR helps revive traditional handicraft among local populations OR especially benefits women and/or children OR made from vintage or repurposed materials. View the summer collection at http://www.devidoll.com/shop/new_collection_spring_summer_2009
French Fashion designer to the stars, Roland Mouret has joined the judging panel for the Ethical Fashion Forum www.ethicalfashionforum.com design competition, INNOVATION. INNOVATION is an initiative set up by the Ethical Fashion Forum which aims to showcase and create marketing opportunities for emerging designers and businesses in the ethical fashion arena. The Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF) will be building on its support for new fashion designers with the launch of a major competition, supported by the London Development Agency. Mouret is joining the judging panel of industry experts, which includes, Yasmin Sewell(Liberty), Dolly Jones (Vogue.com), Dylis Williams (London College of Fashion) and Anna Orsini (The British Fashion Council). Roland Mouret is famous for his legendary red carpet dresses, the Galaxy and the Moon, which have been worn by the fashion elite across the globe including, Victoria Beckham, Dita Von Teese, Read More ...
In this gloomy economy, it’s become increasingly more difficult to shop without feeling some measure of guilt. The good people of Ascension Eco Fashion, formerly known as Adili, an online clothing venture imported from England, feel your billing cycle-induced pain and offer just the elixir with their virtual store. Ascension has an inventory of over 80 ethical brands, covering everything from clothing for family to wares for the home that are at once stylish and sensitively manufactured. Nearly every place you click on Ascension’s user-friendly website there’s a product with a glowing story behind it. In the women’s section, for instance, you can find Patagonia bras that are 100% recyclable. The beauty segment, of course, is stocked with handmade soaps and organic hand washes. And amongst the site’s 1000+ products, there’s even a book area that proudly boasts titles like Read More ...
DeviDoll is an online boutique that offers chic, up-to-the minute fashion from some of the biggest ethical and fair-trade brands in the world. Our range of pure, organic clothing products are designed to ensure that being ethical and showing concern for our world needn’t compromise your sense of fashion and style. The moment you choose something from DeviDoll’s collection you contribute to a wiser use of human and natural resources. We have an extensive range of clothing for men, women and children as well as stylish accessories to further compliment your look. And as you strive for a more conscientious lifestyle, you can also purchase various revitalizing skincare products from our online spa section, as well as browsing through the exquisite soft furnishings available for your home. Such a diverse selection for every facet of your life will ensure that Read More ...
