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Is fast-fashion consumerism an addiction?
By Melissa | News
Not sure how or even when it happened but, as a whole, our consumption habits have gotten a little out of control. We buy things out of boredom, to make us feel better, sometimes for no reason at all. If you ask me, this habit, this addiction of...
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Ethical denim brand review - 5 clean jean brands for spring
By Meg | Women
Formerly a hard labour and rebel clothing item, jeans are now a staple of any modern wardrobe. Having made their way onto almost every booty in the world, by the 1990's they were once again deemed the bad-boy of fashion. This was due to the tradition...
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Col. Collection: deconstructing traditional lacquerware
By Aya | Living
Urushi, wooden containers lacquered with the natural sap of sumac tree, are a widely known Japanese traditional craftwork. Integrated into Japanese daily life, Urushi are both ecological and sustainable because of the possibility to use across gene...
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Cuffs - easy, breezy curated second-life
By Melissa | Women
Since 2004, Cuffs Boutique in Midtown Sacramento has been offering its customers (both men and women) a carefully selected mix of clothing that is both old and new. If you want something no one else is going to have- this is the place to go. Forg...
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Designer Spotlight: Swati Argade
By Kate | Women
Swati Argade is an ethical Indian-American clothing designer and entrepreneur who recently opened a boutique in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighbourhood. With a passion for ethical fashion, particularly fair-trade, hand-made fabrics and the story behind t...
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Stabo - the ethical jacket for stormy weather
By Staff | Men
Stabo, based in East England, design and make their own range of clothing and accessories mostly by hand, upcycling and improvising materials along the way. Made in the UK from British waxed cotton, this jacket has been designed and tested by Stab...
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Consumers want to shop + be responsible to society / environment
By Kate | News
This is reprinted from "Aspirational Consumers Unite Style, Sustainability to Shape Market Trends" Is there such a thing as sustainable consumption? A new study by BBMG, GlobeScan and SustainAbility finds that a majority of consumers across six in...
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Forget Me Not - vintage accessory boutique in Paris 2e
By Kamila | Women
After enjoying the ancient treasures of the Louvre, a short walk through the 2e arrondissement will lead you to another treasure trove to savour: vintage boutique Forget Me Not. The Paris vintage boutique Forget Me Not is the 'baby' of Hafi Barron...
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Estethica AW13 - the ethical fashion showcase inspires
By Emma | Women
As the eyes of the fashion industry focus more and more on the talent coming out of London Fashion Week each season, it was Estethica that really made an impact. The ethical fashion showcase was founded seven years ago and is now arguably the world h...
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Amanda reviews: Sprout Watches
By Amanda | Women
I feel like everyone is on a watch kick lately. Now I can take part in the trend, thanks to my new Sprout watch. However unlike most watches out there, mine is eco-friendly! I am excited to review my new watch for Magnifeco. Although no one would...
