Top 10 Summer Dresses
August 5, 2009 by Bethan Cooper · Leave a Comment
From mini to maxi and floral to nautical, this summer there is a dress style for everyone. Bethan Cooper takes a look at the top 10 dresses to be seen in during the hottest season.
Interview: Christopher Raeburn
March 23, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Christopher Raeburn is the patriotic, streetwise and eco-conscious designer behind Raeburn Designs. His ethical women and menswear ranges which are ‘remade in England’ with recycled materials such as parachutes and profess to address the needs and concerns of a modern society. With fabulous collaborative works and a LFW show under his belt, this is a man with a busy schedule and great design credentials. Needless to say, we were more than a little thrilled when he took the time to have a chat with Greenmystyle.com.
Star bargain of the day – Huge discount on a huge trend with Howies
January 7, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment
The 1990s had more to offer than the decline of shell suits and the rise of brit-pop and baggy chic. The original grunge icon of the decade that is making a comeback isn’t Kurt Cobain. No, it is his checked flannel shirt. We’ve bagged the bargain eco version. Read more
Top 10 – Meet your new favourite jeans
December 18, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
January is a big month for buying jeans, apparently. Make sure yours are an ethical pair. Think about how often you chuck on your jeans. Now think about how often you could be greening up your style just by wearing green jeans. Well, blue green jeans. Or red green jeans…oh, you get my drift. Here are 10 ethical jeans brands well worth a look-in. Read more
Can we find eco style on Oxford St?
October 19, 2008 by Sarah Woodhead · 2 Comments
There’s plenty of stylish ethical fashion available online, but how easy is it to find eco style in London’s West End? On a Saturday afternoon? Greenmystyle.com editor Sarah Woodhead finds out… Read more
Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Ascenscion
August 14, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Ascenscion W Twister jean
9. Ascension
Why so green: Made from organic cotton and produced in a low pollutant factory.
Styling: Wearable skinnies and wide-leg boyfriend jeans. Available in three leg lengths. Hurrah.
Favourite look: W Twister boyfriend style
Price range: A fantastic £45
Buy: Adili.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans brands – Camilla Norrback
August 14, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Camilla Norrback
10. Camilla Norrback
Why so green: 100% organic cotton, which means free from non-natural pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and fertilisers. Non-toxic dyeing process.
Styling: Beautiful, wearable and grown-up. More than just jeans. Today’s buy of the day on marieclaire.co.uk.
Favourite look: The high-waisters.
Price range: £85
Buy: fashion-conscience.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Del Forte
August 14, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Del Forte Flora
9. Del Forte
Why so green: Sweatshop-free manufacture in the US using 100% certified organic stretch cotton. Describes itself as ‘designed for the eco-chic woman’. A portion of profit goes to support The Sustainable Cotton Project, an organisation which promotes the manufacture and purchase of certified organically grown and sustainable cotton.
Styling: Super-skinny to wide-leg, low-rise to high-waisted. A celebrity favourite and featured in Vogue. They look very wearable, and not just for super-skinnies.
Favourite look: The low-rise relaxed leg Flora
Price range: £135-ish, but Flora is available for £110 at Fashion-conscience.com
Buy: Fashion-conscience.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Edun
August 13, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Edun Monarch bootcut
7. Edun
Why so green: Founded by Ali Hewson and Bono with a goal of helping to build sustainable communities in developing communities via trade rather than charity. It carefully audits its suppliers to ensure best practices. 50% of the spring / summer range is organic.
Styling: Another celebrity favourite. Fans include Natalie Portman and Jack Johnson.
Favourite look: Monarch bootcut.
Price range: £137, though reduced to £98 on the Edun website.
Buy: edunonline.com
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Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands – Howies
August 13, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment
Howies Alys jean
6. Howies
Why so green: Made from organic cotton and eco-ball washed for softness. Don’t you just love that? Eco-ball washed for softness. Aww. High production values and quality fabrics so the jeans last for longer. To quote: ‘We make the best quality products that we know how. Because ultimately the best thing we can do for the environment is to make our stuff last a real long time.’ Also currently looking for lower impact dyeing processes.
Styling: Laid back.
Favourite look: Sorry, it’s another skinny one…the Alys jean.
Price range: £8o-ish, but lots of styles are discounted to £30 on the howies website at the moment. Make haste!
Buy: howies.co.uk
