Katharine Hamnett’s new beach collection

Stuck for what to wear on the beach this summer? Choosing the right style of swimwear can be hard for both guys and gals, especially if you’re looking to keep the contents of your beach bag ethical. Luckily Katharine Hamnett’s new beach collection for Yoox.com offers 14 Fifties-inspired swimwear items and accessories that will have you strutting to the beach confident and carefree. George Walker takes a look at the new ‘Save the Sea’ collection by the pioneer of ethical style. Read more

Male beauty heroes: We speak to Lavera’s Graeme Hume

Pravera has grown to be one of the most successful natural cosmetics companies. Director of Pravera, Graeme Hume, has helped to ensure that the range of natural skincare brands under the Pravera umbrella continue to produce industry-leading natural skincare. George Walker talks to the man behind the brand about growing up on organic food, the need for industry standards and his top skincare tips!

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Ethical fashion designers get political with Think Act Vote

We all know that being ethical can be stylish, but can politics be stylish too? As part of the Think Act Vote campaign, founder Amisha Ghadiali has brought together some of the biggest names in ethical fashion to redesign the campaign’s t-shirt. Junky Styling, Ada Zanditon, Tara Starlet, Ciel and Beautiful Soul are but a few of the wonderful designers to re-work a simple t-shirt into stunning creations. George Walker reveals what happens when fashion meets politics in our pop-out gallery.

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Male beauty heroes: We speak to Melvita’s Simon Ford

French cosmetics company Melvita has been causing a real stir with natural beauty product enthusiasts across the waters for years now. Former beekeeper Bernard Chevilliat founded the brand and brand manager Simon Ford  makes sure this natural cosmetics company keeps to its core values as it expands. Recently the company released products in the UK- so will British customers be just as enticed by the products as the French? All the signs point to yes. George Walker speaks to Simon Ford about this sweet-as-honey cosmetics company.

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Male beauty heroes: We speak to Bulldog’s Simon Duffy

Simon Duffy, Co-founder of Bulldog cosmetics, wanted to create a natural skin and body care range for men that was more fun, affordable and accessible than those he saw on the market. George Walker talks to Simon Duffy about natural ingredients, young entrepreneurship and picking a dog breed to front his brand.

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Considerate Design at the London College of Fashion

Covetable and considerate were the key words at the London College of Fashion’s open morning for the Considerate Design project. The Greenmystyle team were there to hear how high-tech engineering technology is being used alongside traditional craftsmanship to create beautiful bespoke pieces. Could this be the future of ethical fashion design? George Walker writes.

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Party Insider: Think Act Vote t-shirt launch at Ascension

The Think Act Vote campaign made its official and oh-so-stylish launch at ethical fashion boutique Ascension on Wednesday with the grand reveal of their t-shirt competition winner. The shop was packed, the drinks were flowing and everyone was excited to see this democracy-championing campaign get off to a great start. We at Greenmystyle were there to get the first look at the  t-shirt design and a few words from organiser Amisha Ghadiali and those involved. George Walker writes.

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One day without shoes

Ever had to run shoeless out the door to catch the recycling van? Ever scorched your feet on a hot beach as you wandered to the sea? It’s only at times like these when we notice how we take shoes for granted, but on April 8 TOMS Shoes are hoping to raise awareness of how many people never have access to shoes, even in the most dangerous environments. George Walker reveals how One Day Without Shoes promises to be a fun and rewarding day for those daring to go footwear-free!

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A golden opportunity: New Fairtrade standards for gold jewellery

The launch of a new Fairtrade and Fairmined certification in the always profitable but often unfair industry of gold production will mean gold miners can improve their lives through better pay, fairer working conditions and extraction processes that won’t harm the local environments. But how far do the new standards go and can they really change the industry as a whole? George Walker looks at what the new scheme means for ethical jewellery lovers, gold miners and the future of gold production.

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INTERVIEW: Caroline Lucas talks green living and eco style

Green Party MEP for the South East, mother, President of the Animal Welfare Intergroup and a supporter of various ethical campaigns: Whatever your political allegiance, Caroline Lucas is proof that an ethical and stylish lifestyle can be tailored around even the most strenuous of timetables. But just how does she fit it all in? Just for you Greenmystyle.com readers, George Walker spoke to Caroline about her ethical style secrets, eco icons and dreams for the future.

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