Saturday 22 January 2011

Hemp goes high fashion.

Yes we usually associate hemp with cereal munching eco-warriors who enjoy bird watching, now we're going to explore another type of bird watching, let me introduce you to Viridis Luxe.

Wednesday 12 January 2011

In Fashion circles charity hearts are all the rage.

Vivienne Westwood’s latest collaboration with Jaquetta Wheeler on a heart pendant necklace for Reprieve, the charity that campaigns to protect prisoners from all over the world, brings together two influential people who are passionate about making the Fashion world more aware.

“I chose the heart to represent Reprieve because it says: “It could happen to you”- Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne is an avid supporter of Human Rights.

The giant papier-mâché heart that loomed over Westwood’s summer catwalk in homage to the charity now graces her studio.

She is an incredible woman, one who believes it's important to use the fashion industry as a platform from which to do some good in the world!

Tuesday 4 January 2011

Wouldn't it be nice to wake up in the morning when the day is new. Introducing Jaguar Shoes Collective.

That is the outlook taken by innovative design company Jaguar Shoes Collective. Supporting the creation, presentation and preservation of contemporary art which utilises new technology in significant ways.

Creative director Vickie Hayward leads the Jaguar Shoes Collective with an eclectic aesthetic and a soft-spot for illustration. Translating ideas from paper to reality, which spans a myriad of homeward, fashion, music and design. Channelling new designers such as Chrissie Abbott who are riding the crest of East London's creative wave into the company.

Jaguar Shoes is leading the city's hearts and minds into 2011, operating a unisex fashion and lifestyle store, what I love about the brand is its diversity. Sharing the mindset of today's go-getters, they too have been accused of having their fingers in too many pies. Reflecting the ethos of the modern day artists and creatives working behind the scenes.

The philosophy at Jaguar Shoes is to spot and nurture design talent and provide a place for it to evolve. Stocking limited-edition or exclusive designs by emerging brands and designers alongside classic, must-have items like denim, t-shirts and jersey dresses. Plus trend-leading accessories, books, ceramics and art prints. Often holding exhibitions with artists/ designers on various collaborative projects. To create a relaxed and buzzing environment where customers can shop, hang-out and collaborate, they combine a shop-café-bar in one adjoining venue (within The Old Shoreditch Station building at 1 Kingsland Road, London,E2). Enjoy a coffee/tea or beer/glass of wine while you visit.

Creative minds. Submit here.

http://www.jaguarshoes.com

Saturday 1 January 2011

Seriously stylish and seriously ethical. Possible? Why yes.

Fashion-Conscience.com is a GENUINELY fashion forward site sourcing ethical clothing for stylish women with a conscience. A number of designers are finally grasping that ethical fashion can be just as high end and as covetable as our favourite labels. Trendsetters 'Matt and Nat' create vegan bags from recycled materials, 're-Luxe' use recycled clothes to create hip, one of pieces they constantly follow the seasons latest trends to bring you affordable alternatives. This all helps reduce the UK's million tonnes of waste which reaches land fill each year.