This season’s big fashion trend: paisley

Spotted on the glamorous catwalks of London Fashion Week, a revived and revamped pixie-cute take on the ever fashionable paisley print.  Charlotte Marland writes. Read more

Heart on your sleeve: Oria Jewellery

Jewellery makers with a heart, Tania and Syvonne of Oria were the friendliest duo in estethica and their ethical collections in silver and gold are a must-see for everyone. Eleni Sardi writes.

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Football crazy, eco mad? Nike’s World Cup 2010 kits

If you’re football crazy and eco mad, Nike’s World Cup 2010 kits are set to please this summer. According to Nike, their new kit will bring the “most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced kit in football’s history”. But can the kit really please eco-lovers and footy fans alike? George Walker spoke to Nike about the recycled plastic kits which both you and the likes of Ronaldo, Robinho and Ji-Sung Park can wear this coming World Cup season. Read more

Fair trade focus: Bishopston Trading Company

If you are looking for products with an Indian feel to brighten up your house or wardrobe then look no further than Bishopston Trading Company. Jenny Butler writes. Read more

Fair trade focus: Kirsteen Stuart

From an island off the shores of Scotland there is a fair trade designer who designs edgy graphic patterns for a signature collection of unique clothing and accessories. Jenny Butler writes. Read more

London Fashion Week estethica highlights: Beautiful Soul

Now in its third season and propelling confidently through the ethical fashion area, Beautiful Soul introduced ‘No. 3, AW10 collection’ at estethica last week. With an enticingly diverse and structured take on sexy, feminine styles, founder and designer Nicola Woods tells Mandy Barder what she deems important to make her fledgling brand a success. Read more

Cheeky burlesque fun with Pants to Poverty

The Fairtrade underwear label Pants to Poverty released their retro-inspired new Spring/Summer collection last week, but it wasn’t just any normal launch. Striped, bright and ethical pants were everywhere at the PanTEAse event as tea and cake was mixed with burlesque dancing. If you had turned up expecting a quiet cuppa, it may well have been a shock! George Walker tells all. Read more

Fair trade Focus: Cape Gem

Bring some sparkle into your life with Cape Gem jewellery. These eye popping pieces will have heads turning wherever you wear them. Jenny Butler writes. Read more

Fairtrade Focus: Topman’s new retro tees

Topman has built upon its Fairtrade range for guys this Fairtrade Fortnight with a limited edition range of highly covetable t-shirts. The tees combine a sense of youthful energy, clever prints and Fairtrade cotton to give you guys a stylish ethical look. George Walker reveals why these limited edition tops are definitely worth snapping up.  Read more

London Fashion Week estethica highlights: From Somewhere

From Somewhere’s tagline ‘Recycling since 1997’ has something of an old world slogan about it, despite the fact that it began a mere 13 years ago. It is one of eco fashion’s earliest and leading brands to drum up inspiration for other eco designers. Straight talking designer and co-founder of Estethica, Orsola de Castro tells Mandy Barder about the simple yet extraordinary theme that From Somewhere embodies. Read more

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