MADE-BY launches ‘jargon busting’ fashion calendar

Ethical fashion has brought with it a new language, with terms such as ‘sustainability’ and ‘fair trade’ becoming part of both the fashion journalist and consumer’s vocabulary. Unfortunately, however, these terms can be confusing, which is where MADE-BY’s chic ‘jargon busting’ calendar comes in. George Walker writes. Read more

Oh so EcoChic in Geneva: GreenmyLIFEstyle’s stylist Zoe Robinson reports

As promised, GreenmyLIFEstyle personal stylist Zoe Robinson gives us the lowdown on her EcoChic experience with the United Nations and greener2greener in Geneva.

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Geneva takes on Eco Chic with fashion force

2010 has been named The International Year of Biodiversity by the UN and in honour of that, it has joined forces with charity Greener2Greener to bring together 500 leading figures from governments, international organisations and the fashion and cosmetics industries for the Eco Chic Conference in Geneva this week. GreenmyLIFEstyle’s personal stylist Zoe Robinson is there to witness the events.

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Would you wear this dress every day, for one year?

It takes a brave girl with a big imagination to wear the same dress, every day for one year. But that is exactly what this inspiring style fiend has been doing every day since May 1st for the exciting Uniform Project, which will hopefully raise awareness of sustainable fashion.We’re tuning in daily to see what genius look she’ll come up with next, and have already nicked most of this month’s looks and claimed them as our own ideas. Shh.

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Keep it in the family: Jewellery remodelling at Cerise

The accessories boutique, Cerise on Columbia Road, London are now offering a bespoke service to get your old jewellery melted down and remodelled and updated to suit your current style. Now you’ll be able to wear those unwanted gifts and family jewels with pride and no hint of irony. Read more

Buyer’s guide to organic cotton

Treat yourself to a slice of affordable luxury with our pick of the best organic cotton textiles. Sleep easy with crisp cotton bedlinen or earn eco points with organic home accessories. Victoria Harrison, Picture Editor at mydeco sees what the high street has to offer and help guide you through the eco jargon. Read more

The secret steps behind Tamasyn Gambell’s recycled scarves

Tamasyn Gambell’s range of printed scarves is awash with colour and individuality. Here the designer talks us through the steps involved in transforming a recycled scarf into a one-off item to treasure.

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Exclusive interview – Livia Firth

Livia Firth, and yes that is Mrs Colin Firth, is part of a passionate quartet of women behind 12 Degrees Of Fashion, a buzzy new pop-up shop concept devoted to ethical fashion. With a different pop-up fashion shop arriving every month for a year, and workshops too, Livia along with eco fashion doyennes Orsola de Castro, Lucy Siegle and Jocelyn Whipple, is one busy lady. Greenmystyle.com editor Sarah Woodhead was thrilled to chat, and shamelessly couldn’t resist asking about Colin. Read more

Young London style at Margin A/W 09

Margin captures the youthful, edgy style of the eco-aware London fashion brigade, so it’d just be plain rude not to report from their London show. Ethical Stylist Lupe Castro attended, armed with dark glasses and a notepad to get all the style secrets you need on the A/W 09 collections, and a list of the future fashion stars of London. Read more

Hot design talent at Ethical Pure London show

Ethical Pure hosted a satisfying mix of new and returning designers who displayed their A/W 09 collection at the London Olympia, as they teamed up with Ethical Fashion Forum and Environment Justice Foundation to provide buyers with the most eco stylish designs at their sell-out show. Ethical Stylist Lupe Castro was there for it all and has given us her exclusive low down on the established eco brands that are still hitting hard in the style stakes and the hottest new ethical designers to watch out for this year.

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