Category Archives: Ethical Fashion
So You Want To Be Sustainable?
It’s the first Wednesday since I made my commitment to blog every week. So here I am! This week I want to share with you a documentary that was made by two young women, Christina Rebel (who was one of
So You Want To Be Sustainable?
It’s the first Wednesday since I made my commitment to blog every week. So here I am! This week I want to share with you a documentary that was made by two young women, Christina Rebel (who was one of
My New Monthly E-Zine
Over the years I have shied away from sending e-mails. I know that everyone has bulging inboxes and didn’t want to add more to it. Instead I was sharing ideas and links through social media and doing occasional blog posts.
My New Monthly E-Zine
Over the years I have shied away from sending e-mails. I know that everyone has bulging inboxes and didn’t want to add more to it. Instead I was sharing ideas and links through social media and doing occasional blog posts.
No More Fashion Victims – Three Things That You Can Do To Change The Industry
You can’t have escaped the news of the tragic garment factory collapse in Rana Plaza, Bangladesh where over 900 people have been killed. The really sad thing is that this is not the first tragedy like this to occur, there have been numerous fires
No More Fashion Victims – Three Things That You Can Do To Change The Industry
You can’t have escaped the news of the tragic garment factory collapse in Rana Plaza, Bangladesh where over 900 people have been killed. The really sad thing is that this is not the first tragedy like this to occur, there have been numerous fires
Women of The World – Fashion, Comedy and VideoTapes
This year’s International Women’s Day and Women of the World festival was even more fun than the last time. I really love this time of year, as it is always such a celebration with many of the women across the
Women of The World – Fashion, Comedy and VideoTapes
This year’s International Women’s Day and Women of the World festival was even more fun than the last time. I really love this time of year, as it is always such a celebration with many of the women across the
Future Fashion \\ Junky Styling
Last summer as part of my Future Fashion series at Shoreditch House, I interviewed designer Kerry Seager about her adventures in up-cycling. Junky Styling, founded in 1997 was inspired by the prevalence of recycling in places such as San Francisco and Tokyo and the
Future Fashion \\ Junky Styling
Last summer as part of my Future Fashion series at Shoreditch House, I interviewed designer Kerry Seager about her adventures in up-cycling. Junky Styling, founded in 1997 was inspired by the prevalence of recycling in places such as San Francisco and Tokyo and the
Future Fashion \\ Tara Starlet
Back in September as part of my Future Fashion series at Shoreditch House, I interviewed Tara Scott, the founder of vintage inspired label Tara Starlet. The brand specialises in late 30s to early 60s inspired womenswear. Tara was one of the six chosen to go and
Future Fashion \\ Tara Starlet
Back in September as part of my Future Fashion series at Shoreditch House, I interviewed Tara Scott, the founder of vintage inspired label Tara Starlet. The brand specialises in late 30s to early 60s inspired womenswear. Tara was one of the six chosen to go and
Future Fashion \\ TRAID
Back in April last year I was joined at Shoreditch House by Lyla Patel from the Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development charity TRAID. For every garment TRAID collects for re-use and re-sale in the UK, TRAID make a positive
Future Fashion \\ TRAID
Back in April last year I was joined at Shoreditch House by Lyla Patel from the Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development charity TRAID. For every garment TRAID collects for re-use and re-sale in the UK, TRAID make a positive
Future Fashion \\ Orsola de Castro
In October I interviewed Orsola de Castro as part of my Future Fashion series at Shoreditch House. The video and podcast will very soon be available on my website. We discussed de Castro’s award-winning label From Somewhere which upcycles waste from floors
Future Fashion \\ Orsola de Castro
In October I interviewed Orsola de Castro as part of my Future Fashion series at Shoreditch House. The video and podcast will very soon be available on my website. We discussed de Castro’s award-winning label From Somewhere which upcycles waste from floors
Thought for The Day
Last month I was asked to do a Thought For The Day for BBC Radio Humberside. It was a great experience and I hope that those of you that were up at 6.45am on that Friday morning enjoyed it. It
Thought for The Day
Last month I was asked to do a Thought For The Day for BBC Radio Humberside. It was a great experience and I hope that those of you that were up at 6.45am on that Friday morning enjoyed it. It
Detox Fashion
Last year Greenpeace successfully challenged leading active wear brands Nike, Puma and Adidas to become the most sustainable brand through their campaign Detox. Something that the brands are still working on. Well this year Detox is back and tackling the hight street.
Detox Fashion
Last year Greenpeace successfully challenged leading active wear brands Nike, Puma and Adidas to become the most sustainable brand through their campaign Detox. Something that the brands are still working on. Well this year Detox is back and tackling the hight street.
Fashioned For Freedom Video
Last week I was due to speak at the House of Beth fundraising event for the Redlight Campaign in London. As I am not in London right now, I made this video on my 12 Rules To Dress By to
Fashioned For Freedom Video
Last week I was due to speak at the House of Beth fundraising event for the Redlight Campaign in London. As I am not in London right now, I made this video on my 12 Rules To Dress By to
Style Capitals: Paris or Barcelona – What would you take?
What would you take on your dream trip to Paris or Barcelona? With our next season of fashion week’s just around the corner, I have been asked by easyJet holidays to judge Week 1 of their London Fashion Week blogger
Style Capitals: Paris or Barcelona – What would you take?
What would you take on your dream trip to Paris or Barcelona? With our next season of fashion week’s just around the corner, I have been asked by easyJet holidays to judge Week 1 of their London Fashion Week blogger
Future Fashion \\ Ada Zanditon
Last week, saw the second part of my project Future Fashion which is a yearlong series of events dedicated to the politics of dressing in an increasingly throw away world. This time I was In Conversation with the wonderful Ada
Future Fashion \\ Ada Zanditon
Last week, saw the second part of my project Future Fashion which is a yearlong series of events dedicated to the politics of dressing in an increasingly throw away world. This time I was In Conversation with the wonderful Ada
Green Wardrobe Challenge \\ Nuji
Today is a good day to talk about the Green Wardrobe. It’s a day of a world first, the Best Actress Award at the oscars was presented by a man (Colin Firth) in a preworn Tom Ford tuxedo and the
Green Wardrobe Challenge \\ Nuji
Today is a good day to talk about the Green Wardrobe. It’s a day of a world first, the Best Actress Award at the oscars was presented by a man (Colin Firth) in a preworn Tom Ford tuxedo and the
Future Fashion \\ Lucy Siegle
Last week, just ahead of London Fashion Week, saw the launch of my new project with the Soho House Group – Future Fashion: a yearlong series of events dedicated to the politics of dressing in an increasingly throw away world.
Future Fashion \\ Lucy Siegle
Last week, just ahead of London Fashion Week, saw the launch of my new project with the Soho House Group – Future Fashion: a yearlong series of events dedicated to the politics of dressing in an increasingly throw away world.
The Estethica Review
“Life is okay, fashion should be amazing. It’s an escape you don’t need your passport for, the ticket to something better. This is a magazine about why fashion is going to save the world. The Estethica Review February, 2012″ As
The Estethica Review
“Life is okay, fashion should be amazing. It’s an escape you don’t need your passport for, the ticket to something better. This is a magazine about why fashion is going to save the world. The Estethica Review February, 2012″ As
2012 – The Year Of The Sustainable Wardrobe
As we start 2012, to help you make your wardrobe sustainable, we launch the 12 Rules To Dress By Poster and Wardrobe Shopping Checklist! I have been following these Rules To Dress By since 2008 when I started working in
2012 – The Year Of The Sustainable Wardrobe
As we start 2012, to help you make your wardrobe sustainable, we launch the 12 Rules To Dress By Poster and Wardrobe Shopping Checklist! I have been following these Rules To Dress By since 2008 when I started working in
2011: A Year In My Ethical Wardrobe
Another year has come to an end, which means I have another year worth of fashion buys to share with you. It’s over three years now and to be honest, sometimes it feels like it is getting harder. I suppose more things
2011: A Year In My Ethical Wardrobe
Another year has come to an end, which means I have another year worth of fashion buys to share with you. It’s over three years now and to be honest, sometimes it feels like it is getting harder. I suppose more things
The Secret Lives of Our Clothes
This is a great video from Greenovate that takes you through the clothing supply chain and gives you a clearer idea of what really happens. “At some level, we know that our style reflects what kind of person we are.
The Secret Lives of Our Clothes
This is a great video from Greenovate that takes you through the clothing supply chain and gives you a clearer idea of what really happens. “At some level, we know that our style reflects what kind of person we are.
What Are Your Rules To Dress By?
UPDATE: you can now download a poster and wardrobe shopping checklist of my Rules To Dress By. At the end of last year, I published ‘A Year in my Wardrobe: Ethical Fashion in Practise” In this post I walked you
What Are Your Rules To Dress By?
UPDATE: you can now download a poster and wardrobe shopping checklist of my Rules To Dress By. At the end of last year, I published ‘A Year in my Wardrobe: Ethical Fashion in Practise” In this post I walked you
The Eco Age Frugal Challenge – 7 Days of Heaven
Last week I took part in the Eco Age Frugal Challenge. The task; sharing and wearing only ethical fashion. It wasn’t much of a challenge as that’s every day in my world, but was super fun to share it with
The Eco Age Frugal Challenge – 7 Days of Heaven
Last week I took part in the Eco Age Frugal Challenge. The task; sharing and wearing only ethical fashion. It wasn’t much of a challenge as that’s every day in my world, but was super fun to share it with
My Vintage Wardrobe
The Vintage festival created by Wayne and Geraldine Hemingway was back this weekend but this time at the Southbank centre. I had such a blast at Vintage at Goodwood last year with Think Act Vote, it was great to get involved again
My Vintage Wardrobe
The Vintage festival created by Wayne and Geraldine Hemingway was back this weekend but this time at the Southbank centre. I had such a blast at Vintage at Goodwood last year with Think Act Vote, it was great to get involved again
A Good Week – Good as a Choice
UPDATE 10/08/2011 - The video for this talk is now available to watch Yesterday saw the launch of an exciting new initiative from A Very Good Company – A Good Week. I was delighted to speak at their launch event, along side Oli Barrett (@OliBarrett), founder
A Good Week – Good as a Choice
UPDATE 10/08/2011 - The video for this talk is now available to watch Yesterday saw the launch of an exciting new initiative from A Very Good Company – A Good Week. I was delighted to speak at their launch event, along side Oli Barrett (@OliBarrett), founder
A Dress Fit Perfectly For Me
Earlier this year, I met the Bespoke Womenswear designer Susie Stone, when I attended a special evening at her studio with Maggie Semple, we bonded over a shared love of fabric and good design. I was excited to find a
A Dress Fit Perfectly For Me
Earlier this year, I met the Bespoke Womenswear designer Susie Stone, when I attended a special evening at her studio with Maggie Semple, we bonded over a shared love of fabric and good design. I was excited to find a
From Somewhere’s Perfect Little Black Dress
Last week, just two days before the referendum we had our final rally that brought together a variety of supporters from different backgrounds including One Foot in the Grave actor Richard Wilson, Kriss Akabusi, In the Think of It writer
From Somewhere’s Perfect Little Black Dress
Last week, just two days before the referendum we had our final rally that brought together a variety of supporters from different backgrounds including One Foot in the Grave actor Richard Wilson, Kriss Akabusi, In the Think of It writer
