Ethical Trend - Denim.

Denim was a big trend on the Spring Summer 10 catwalks. Here's my pick of the best Ethical Denim out there!



Clockwise from left:
Ralph Lauren SS10 Collection. Image via Style.com
Recycled Denim Cushion from Laura Cifford
Organic denim Jeans from Howies
Recycled Denim Bag from Pouch

Jena.Theo win the 2009 Fashion Fringe Prize!

I am so excited and proud - my good friend Jenny Holmes and her design partner Dimitris Theochardis, otherwise known as JENA.THEO have won the prestigious Fashion Fringe award. Their beautiful collection of draped jersey dresses, top and harem pants scooped them the prize of £100,000 and the opportunity to produce a collection for next years London Fashion Week.

You can check out their whole collection online at Style.com

Red Nose Day!

It is Red Nose Day here in the UK and everyone is doing something funny for Money. I am going to go to T.K.MAXX and buy one of these fab Morecombe and Wise T-shirts by Stella McCartney!

Manilla Made Exclusive!

If you live or work in Chiswick get yourself down to the fabulous Oxfam Boutique for a "Meet the people behind People Tree" event! Enjoy a glass of wine while browsing the great range of sustainable fashion and hear Safia Minney (founder of People Tree) share the amazing story behind the People Tree brand. Safia will also be signing copies of ‘By Hand’ – her new book on Fair Trade.
Thursday 27 November, 7-9pm,
Oxfam’s Chiswick boutique
190 Chiswick High Road, London W4
R.S.V.P. To reserve a place,
or for more information contact
Abby Messenger on 01865 473238,
email amessenger@oxfam.org.uk

Also I love the idea of the designer jewellery workshops hosted by renowned designer Sam Ubhi. In these exclusive sessions, you’ll make a fantastic one-off piece – restyled from vintage and donated jewellery. You can then buy it and keep it for yourself, give it away as the perfect present or, if you prefer, they add it to their "Made with Love" jewellery range sold in store. This sounds so fun! Places are limited so book today!
Monday 17 November, 4-6pm/6-8pm
Oxfam’s Chiswick boutique
190 Chiswick High Road, London W4
Monday 8 December, 4-6pm/6-8pm
Oxfam’s Westbourne Grove boutique
245 Westbourne Grove, London W11
R.S.V.P. To reserve a place,
or for more information contact
Abby Messenger on 01865 473238,
email amessenger@oxfam.org.uk



image via great brand thinking blog.

Ethical Shops....Quail by Mail.

Whilst searching for organic cushion inners today I randomly stumbled across a great ethical blog....ethical heroes. Last weeks interview was with Shauna Chapman from Quail by Mail. I don't very often feature fashion on my blog but I had to mention their lovely collection made from ethical, organic and fairtrade fabrics all handmade in the UK. My favourite is the Emily dress...I want one!! They do have cute little accessories too and I love the organic knitted cushions - yum! ( I still didn't find any organic cushion inners though so if anyone has found a good source please do let me know!! )