Category Archives: Journal

Posts that relate to my work and life.

E-Zine

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.

E-Zine

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.

Funny Women Panel Discussion

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

Funny Women Panel Discussion

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

Junky Styling

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

Junky Styling

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

Tara Starlet

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

Tara Starlet

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

TRAID

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

TRAID

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

Photo taken in Mumbai by Amisha Ghadiail

To Be Danced

I was introduced to this poem over New Year in a beautiful private yoga class with Amber Leigh Kelsey who is currently building an incredible yoga retreat and wellness centre with her husband in Agonda, Goa. This spot is sure to

Photo taken in Mumbai by Amisha Ghadiail

To Be Danced

I was introduced to this poem over New Year in a beautiful private yoga class with Amber Leigh Kelsey who is currently building an incredible yoga retreat and wellness centre with her husband in Agonda, Goa. This spot is sure to

Artwork by Illustrating Rain

Peace of Mind – Take A Moment

As I sit watching my first sunset of 2013, I wanted to share something with you. Through the second half of the past year, I have been on the move a lot. Being in different places every day without your

Artwork by Illustrating Rain

Peace of Mind – Take A Moment

As I sit watching my first sunset of 2013, I wanted to share something with you. Through the second half of the past year, I have been on the move a lot. Being in different places every day without your

Instagram

Instagram Online

  Instagram is now online as well as mobile. You can follow my stream of photos here - http://instagram.com/amishaghadiali

Instagram

Instagram Online

  Instagram is now online as well as mobile. You can follow my stream of photos here - http://instagram.com/amishaghadiali

Fashioned For Freedom

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

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

freshly shaved

Lessons From Shaving My Head

This summer I cut off 20 inches of my hair to raise money and awareness for the charity womankind Worldwide. The thing that had inspired it was reading about the suggestion by a politician in Zimbabwe that forcibly shaving women’s

freshly shaved

Lessons From Shaving My Head

This summer I cut off 20 inches of my hair to raise money and awareness for the charity womankind Worldwide. The thing that had inspired it was reading about the suggestion by a politician in Zimbabwe that forcibly shaving women’s

Global Citizen

What Does It Mean To You To Be A Global Citizen?

A friend of mine based in New York recently facebooked me and told me they had seen me in this video at the launch event for the Global Poverty Project. It’s from a quick five min interview that I did

Global Citizen

What Does It Mean To You To Be A Global Citizen?

A friend of mine based in New York recently facebooked me and told me they had seen me in this video at the launch event for the Global Poverty Project. It’s from a quick five min interview that I did

and from the back...

The Hair Donation

*** Update: The Big Snip has now taken place and here is a video of the experience. Make a donation to Womankind Worldwide *** I was in the shower (the place where I make a lot of big decisions) a couple

and from the back...

The Hair Donation

*** Update: The Big Snip has now taken place and here is a video of the experience. Make a donation to Womankind Worldwide *** I was in the shower (the place where I make a lot of big decisions) a couple

Amisha Ghadiail's Future - artwork by Vicky Fallon

The Futures Interview

Through my project Think Act Vote (?!X) we do a thing called The Futures Interview, where anyone can share their ideas of the future that they choose and ways to think, act and vote to create it. Taking part is

Amisha Ghadiail's Future - artwork by Vicky Fallon

The Futures Interview

Through my project Think Act Vote (?!X) we do a thing called The Futures Interview, where anyone can share their ideas of the future that they choose and ways to think, act and vote to create it. Taking part is

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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

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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

#MyWeekInComedy

My Week In Comedy

Don’t you just love those weeks that at the start of, you feel like you are looking over the edge of a cliff and then by the end you never want it to stop. This year to celebrate International Women’s

#MyWeekInComedy

My Week In Comedy

Don’t you just love those weeks that at the start of, you feel like you are looking over the edge of a cliff and then by the end you never want it to stop. This year to celebrate International Women’s

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WOW Festival 2012

At the Southbank Centre’s WOW Festival, I had the pleasure of hosting one of the WOW Bites panels where five very different women spoke about projects or ideas that are meaningful to them. The photo above taken by Eleanor Morris (thank

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WOW Festival 2012

At the Southbank Centre’s WOW Festival, I had the pleasure of hosting one of the WOW Bites panels where five very different women spoke about projects or ideas that are meaningful to them. The photo above taken by Eleanor Morris (thank

Elegance Rebellion Forest Image

The Elegance Rebellion Forest

You can explore the forest and my jewellery, here.

Elegance Rebellion Forest Image

The Elegance Rebellion Forest

You can explore the forest and my jewellery, here.

HuffingtonPost-Logo

Huffington Post Blog

      I am now blogging on the Huffington Post too. You can read my blog here, www.huffingtonpost.com/amisha-ghadiali

HuffingtonPost-Logo

Huffington Post Blog

      I am now blogging on the Huffington Post too. You can read my blog here, www.huffingtonpost.com/amisha-ghadiali

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Funny Women Comedy Challenge

****Update…I did it! Thoughts on the experience here**** So…the most petrifying thing that I have ever done is just around the corner. Last week I agreed to take part in the Funny Women Charity Challenge on International Women’s Day, with

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Funny Women Comedy Challenge

****Update…I did it! Thoughts on the experience here**** So…the most petrifying thing that I have ever done is just around the corner. Last week I agreed to take part in the Funny Women Charity Challenge on International Women’s Day, with

To-Die-For

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.

To-Die-For

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.

Estethica Review

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

Estethica Review

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

Think Act Vote (?!X) Manifesto

Think Act Vote (?!X) Manifesto

The Think Act Vote Manifesto - written by me, illustrated by hand by artist Robert Reed. ** Every second the world is changing, and we shape it by how we spend our time, money and energy. We Think, Act and Vote. We Create

Think Act Vote (?!X) Manifesto

Think Act Vote (?!X) Manifesto

The Think Act Vote Manifesto - written by me, illustrated by hand by artist Robert Reed. ** Every second the world is changing, and we shape it by how we spend our time, money and energy. We Think, Act and Vote. We Create

(English) 12 Rules To Dress By Poster

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

(English) 12 Rules To Dress By Poster

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

Amisha Partimi Dress and Michelle Lowe Holder Hairband

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

Amisha Partimi Dress and Michelle Lowe Holder Hairband

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

Summer Rayne Oakes, eXtinction

eXtinction

I don’t have the words to describe this video, but simply think everyone should watch it. It’s a powerful story with Summer Rayne Oakes about the world that we live in. “It reveals that the most pressing environmental issues are

Summer Rayne Oakes, eXtinction

eXtinction

I don’t have the words to describe this video, but simply think everyone should watch it. It’s a powerful story with Summer Rayne Oakes about the world that we live in. “It reveals that the most pressing environmental issues are