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

March 9, 2010 by George Walker · 1 Comment 

nikekit300If 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

Fairtrade Focus: Topman’s new retro tees

March 4, 2010 by George Walker · 2 Comments 

mens_nouvelle-t[1]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

Fairtrade Fortnight fashionable daily pick: Topshop hot pants

March 1, 2010 by Eleni Sardi · Leave a Comment 

pants300Invest in spring’s hottest fashion item AND make the big swap for Fairtrade Fortnight with a pair of fashionable hot pants. It doesn’t get any better than this! Eleni Sardi writes.

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Street Style at London Fashion Week

February 25, 2010 by Jennifer Butler · Leave a Comment 

300styleBig winter coats, denim and dark clothing were the trends at London Fashion week as visitors tried to protect themselves against some very changeable weather. Jenny Butler got her camera out to snap the latest street style trends. Read more

Street style at London Fashion Week

February 25, 2010 by George Walker · Leave a Comment 

SDC10381As ever, the crowds at London Fashion Week were full of chic, fashionable and sometimes eccentricly dressed folk. From classic looks to outlandish attire- the designers, bloggers and stylists I bumped into at London Fashion Week certainly showed how the British streets are some of the most stylish in the world. George Walker writes.

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Holland & Barrett pioneers high street bag ban

November 13, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment 

handbUK High Street giant, Holland & Barrett, has announced a complete ban on plastic bags as of 1st January 2010, a move that makes it the first retailer to actively challenge plastic bag use on the high street. Maria Kaski writes.

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Jo Wood’s Ethical Fashion Drive

October 24, 2009 by Jen Marsden · 1 Comment 

jo wood waronwant300Jo Wood has been busy this Autumn.  When she’s not dancing with Brendan Cole on Strictly Come Dancing, she’s running her organic skin care business. But most recently she has been an active supporter of the Love Fashion Hate Sweatshops campaign. Jen Marsden writes.

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Oxfam and Mrs Jones launch DIY fashion competition

July 8, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment 

kissoxfgamOxfam’s new fashion initiative, Oxfam DIY  has teamed up with leading British stylist Mrs Jones (aka Fee Doran) to launch a fabulous DIY fashion design competition that you don’t have to be a stylista to take part in. See the fierce fashion launch party pictures here. Read more

Get Sienna Miller’s jacket at Mary Portas and Grazia’s pop-up charity shop

June 8, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment 

twenty_8_twelve_jacketFrom this week until June 27 you can go shopping and save the world at the same time with the help of weekly glossy Grazia, which along with Mary Portas will be running a pop-up charity shop in The Village at Westfield, with all the money raised going to Save The Children. Read more

Re-love pre-loved clothing at Deuxième

May 28, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment 

deuxiemeWe shouldn’t be spending money, yadda yadda yadda. We all have good intentions but when you’re a born shopper it can be hard to keep the pennies in your purse. Deuxième is a second hand store in Fulham, London where you can not only find fabulous designer pieces, but you can also sell the boutique your once loved items for cold hard cash. This is such savvy shopping even our Bank Manager approves. Read more

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