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Sari Bari Scarf Launch

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

JAB011cropsmallUsing traditional Kantha stitches, these beautiful scarves are made from recycled Indian vintage saris, put together by hand and hand stitched. Soft to the touch and full of vibrant colours, these scarves will make a great addition to your winter outfits. Scarf dimensions are approx 30(w) x 190(l) cm.

Sari Bari is a business initiative that seeks the freedom and restoration of Kolkata’s red-light areas through dignity-giving employment opportunities for women affected by the sex trade. Every scarf’s tag includes the name of the woman who made it. Every purchase participates in her freedom.

To see the range, visit  http://www.freesetbags.co.uk/cat_products.aspx?catid=7834

 The name ‘Sari Bari’ comes from two symbols. A sari is the traditional clothing worn by women in India. Saris represent the essence of womanhood. The word ‘bari’ in Bengali means ‘house’ or ‘home’. Our hope is for Sari Bari to be a safe home where women who have been exploited in the sex trade can have their dignity restored and experience new life in the making. 

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Have you been Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Ethical Fashion and more at Richmond’s first Eco Christmas Fair

Guest speaker Zac Goldsmith – local champion of independent retailers, organic wine and nibbles, and a special Eco Christmas raffle!

There will be a range of eco and ethical stalls including: beautifully designed organic cotton eco shopping bags Bags of Change that get you discounts when you shop with them at over 70 stores; Bourgeois Boheme’s stylish ethical vegan fashion accessories; Kenyan fairly traded sisal and sustainable soapstone products from Voodoo Blue; Bam’s bamboo clothing for men and women; Plant Your Tree gift cards, organic T-shirts and towels from One Green Earth and Green Sisters; plus sustainable stocking fillers from the Sea Shepherd marine conservation charity.

WHEN: 6.30 – 9.00pm, Wednesday 2nd December 2009

WHERE: Bourgeois Boheme Showroom, Hydrex House, Garden Road, Richmond TW9 4NR.

This event is organised by Bags of Change and hosted by Bourgeois Boheme and Voodoo Blue.

Bags of Change is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Ethical Fashion Sample Sale for 4 days only

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

 
ETHICAL FASHION SAMPLE SALE!

Come and grab a bargain in time for Christmas.
 
This weekend on Brick Lane there is an ethical fashion extravaganza taking place!

You can find some amazing ethical bargains from some of the top eco fashion labels including HOWIES and KUYICHI, with up to 80% off the retail prices.  

From men’s organic denim to fair trade t-shirts and 100% organic dresses to fair trade hand made shoes. The ethical fashion sample sale is the perfect one stop shop for all your Christmas presents.
 
The ethical fashion sample sale is taking place from Thursday 26th November until Sunday 29th November at:
 
Dray Walk Gallery (next to Big Chill Bar)
Dray Walk
The Old Truman Brewery
Brick Lane, London, E1
 
Thursday 26th November 5pm – 9pm
Friday 27th November 10am – 7pm
Saturday 28th November 10am – 6pm
Sunday 29th November 10am – 5pm  

Foundation Agency Ltd is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Celebrate the start of something wonderful

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

After many months of hard work, whomadeyourpants? the hottest new worker co-op in town, is about to launch – and we’d love it if you and your friends came and celebrated with us. Supporters, suppliers, distributors and friends are all invited. Come to our premises, or join us later for a drink – or both! There will be a chance to meet the women, the volunteers and staff, and see samples at both events.

From 12 -3 pm
Come to our premises, see the women showing off their new skills and watch pants being made. Home made food will be provided.

From 5 – 7

Evening drinks reception in Committee Rooms 3 and 4 at the Civic Centre. Hear speakers, met the team, see samples.. you can even place orders. There will be delicious food and drinks available.

Our new website will be launched on the 1st and the new version unveiled at the launch event. Until then, we have photos of the pants here http://www.whomadeyourpants.co.uk/pants.html and of some of the women who are learning to make them here http://twitpic.com/mchoi

Please feel free to share this invitation with friends, colleagues and groups you are involved in. RSVP to admin@whomadeyourpants.co.uk (cc’d) and tell us which event you’d like to come to and we will get back to you with directions and car parking information. We would really love to see everyone who has been involved so far – and those who have yet to be – there.

With best wishes,

Becky John, Founder and Managing Director

whomadeyourpants? is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Anti-Slavery International On Line Auction

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Anti-Slavery International this month will be holding its ‘BID FOR FREEDOM’ online auction, with profits contributing to their work against slavery.

Frank & Faith have donated some of this season collection, so go grab yourselves some fantastic Eco Fashion and help out this most worthy cause.

Due to the workings of eBay, I can’t get a link to you guys until the auction goes live this Wednesday, sorry.

Anya x

Frank & Faith is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Rewardrobe

Monday, October 19th, 2009

 


The new approach to style and shopping: natural and sustainable wardrobe management


REWARDROBE is London’s first slow wear consultancy


REWARDROBE helps clients organize their wardrobes and define their style using a sustainable approach and focusing on traditional methods. The use of sustainable products, the interest in ethical shopping, and creating a second life for unworn clothes are the focus of this new project.


REWARDROBE is the new slow wear consultancy that offers solutions for an aware wardrobe management. The mission is to give wardrobes new space and functionality, and to work with clients to define their personal image, according to their lifestyle and personality.


REWARDROBE do this whit a different approach, focused on traditional methods of clothes care and on style tips that aim to maximise the use of clients’ existing wardrobes, and change their shopping habits, bringing the attention on to quality and elegance rather than fad‐following multiple buys.


For practical wardrobe organisation, REWARDROBE have researched the best natural products now available on the market. This includes hangers, storage boxes, lavender sachets, shoe‐trees, moth repellents, and a myriad of other useful goods that help prolong a wardrobe’ life. As for garment care, the team are armed with a wealth of tips and advice on the best natural detergents and all sorts of sustainable and eco‐friendly laundry solutions.


The Upcycle and the Update


REWARDROBE’s approach is towards responsible style. They have devised a rewarding Upcycle scheme to give a new life to clothes that aren’t being used to their full potential. Donate, Sell, Upcycle: through this process, many items can be passed on to charity organisations that collect clothes for a specific purpose (such as Dress for Success). Some good value pieces might re‐sell well, and help clients gain back on past wrong buys. And if some items aren’ good enough to re‐sell or donate, REWARDROBE will help find ways to transform them in something new yet again. They are in contact whit a number of young designers that work on reconstructed fashion, or will accept textiles to incorporate them into their creative process and turn them into quirky creations.


For the perfect wardrobe Update, REWARDROBE offers clients a personalised shopping option, part of which consists in an introduction to the emerging world of ethical brands, which can now offer a plethora of amazing choices for all occasion, and are absolutely spot‐on when it comes to style and seasonal trends.


The Re‐Styling


While reorganising their wardrobe, REWARDROBE help clients re‐define their style. Once the wardrobe has been edited, the Re‐Styling session takes place. It offers a fresh look at the client’ garments, shoes and accessories, to create the best colour and shape combinations, and a list of outfits for everyday activities, work, evening or special occasions.


During the session, the Stylist will take pictures of every outfit, and then collate them into a personal lookbook. This is an extremely useful tool to make a client’ life easy all the times that they need to pick an outfit in a hurry, or are feeling uncertain about a new colour combination.


About Rewardrobe


Rewardrobe is the brainchild of Veronica Crespi, a fashion insider with impeccable Italian taste and an all‐round knowledge of the British fashion market. After graduating in Communication Studies with Fashion and in Fashion Styling in Bologna and Milan, Veronica began her career as a Fashion Trends Researcher, working between Italy and London.


Veronica has an almost decennial experience in the fashion industry, having previously worked as a Design Assistant and Trends Researcher. She is also a methodical, meticulous and well‐travelled individual with a bagful of tips about all things practical and a deep trust in all things natural. Her professional and real‐life experiences make her the ideal person to manage any wardrobe.


For more information: http://www.rewardrobe.eu


For press requests, contact press@rewardrobe.eu or call Veronica Crespi on 0772 678 1198

Eco Boudoir – Sample Sale

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009


An Ethical Extravaganza of Music and Fashion

Friday, September 18th, 2009

THIS
SATURDAY 5pm-12pm TABERNACLE, NOTTING HILL, LONDON,
W11 2AY  

What
do Trousers London, Eako Belts, THTC, Simple Shoes, Credau &
Catarin Vassalo have in common? Well, apart from being the most
sought-after ethical names in the design business, they have all
aligned themselves with eco-entrepreneur Jarvis Smith. 

Jarvis
has a Midas touch for the twenty first century: everything he touches
goes green. His band, the Phoenix Rose, is even signed to the UK’s
1st ethical label, Archangel Green.

Now,
Jarvis and The Phoenix Rose are offering something very special. On
September 19, to coincide with the launch of their new single, Sick &
Tired, they’re taking over London’s historic venue The Tabernacle
to lay on an event which fuses ethical music and fashion.

To
the sound of the guitars and classical Indian vocals of The Phoenix
Rose, those who care about the planet can sit back and enjoy a
catwalk showcase of ethical designers and then rock out to an
exclusive live performance of Sick & Tired.

Jarvis
Smith says: “Music and fashion have always been a way to express
ourselves, and both are a powerful influence in today’s society. By
uniting and working together with the common goal of being ethical
and sustainable, we can leave a habitable planet behind for our
children. One love, one world – one chance to get it right.”

Kicking
off the evening will be beats from world renowned DJ and producer
Banco de Gaia. With a set featuring tracks from his forthcoming album
Memories,
Dreams, Reflections
,
Banco is “proud to be a part of something so unique”.

The
Venue: Tucked away on Powis Square, London’s stunning Tabernacle
has played an important part in the capital’s nightlife for over
120 years. Opened by Lord Shaftesbury in 1888 it went on to epitomise
Notting Hill’s cultural diversity in the 50s and 60s. It has also
played host to the likes of Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones.

Supported
by the Big
Issue
,
who are offering free entry with a current copy, join us and be a
part of history in the making.

Are
you Sick & Tired of waiting? Well now the wait is over. It’s
time for change and the change is here.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

Date:
19/09/09

Time:
5.30pm
doors open till late.

6.00pm
Banco De Gaia DJ Set 7.30pm Part 1 Ethical Fashion Show and The
Phoenix Rose Semi Acoustic Live set 8.00pm Fundraising Auction of
exclusive product donated by the labels and other ethical partners.
8.30pm Part 2 Ethical Fashion Show and The Phoenix Rose Semi Acoustic
Live set.  9.15pm DJ from special surprise

More
treats to be confirmed

Venue:
The Tabernacle, Notting Hill, W11 2AY  

LOVE ECO's eighties inspired style

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

LOVE ECO works
hard to show that ethical and eco-friendly shopping can be stylish and
affordable. So we’re delighted to offer you a look at some of our fun
new designs that compliment this season’s trend for eighties inspired style.

 LOVE ECO is embracing the new season with the addition of a host of new
and exciting ethical and eco products that celebrate the resurgence of
all things Eighties. You can embrace it too by adding some eco brights
to your wardrobe to get you through the darker months.

Eco Chic Soiree Eloise Grey launches new luxury sustainable fashion boutique, Upstairs at Purity

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Prepare to be
inspired when Eloise Grey launches her first luxury fashion boutique, Upstairs
at Purity, and opens the doors for an official launch on Friday 2 October; an
eco-fabulous evening in partnership with leading ethical fashion label,
Makepiece.

As ethical and sustainable fashion gains style
credentials, Eloise Grey’s concept
store carves out a niche in the luxury sustainable fashion arena, and
specialises in UK artisan- produced clothing for women and men.

She will be
selling her own prize-winning organic tweed ladies’ clothing, alongside other
fashion labels that match her exacting standards of sustainability with
uncompromising style and fashion edge, including the contemporary knitwear
label, Makepiece and the stunning eco-silk designs from Elena Garcia.

The evening will not only be a celebration of eco style, but
Makepiece co-founder, Beate Kubitz, will give a free introduction to the issues
driving fashion with a conscience and will demonstrate how you can select style
with substance and choose clothes which you can wear with pride. 

The
complimentary Eco Chic Launch Evening at Upstairs at Purity will be held on
Friday 2 October at 6-8pm.  Please
telephone 01252 820055 or email contact@eloisegrey.com
to confirm your attendance. Upstairs at Purity is situated at 20 Downing
Street, Farnham GU9 7PB.


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