Having talked about ethics in fashion in another article on PaulaTrendsets earlier this week, the announcement of The Observer Ethical Awards came as a pleasant reminder that the world of fashion does applaud and honour those ethics indeed. Derbyshire-based hat brand Pachacuti (means “upside down world” in Quechua), the first company in the world to be accredited by the World Fair Trade…
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Selfridges hosts Whisky Rocks, a collection of events in the store’s wineshop, giving whisky fans the chance to meet expert producers and discover the amazing selections on offer. Thursday 9 June: 6.30 – 8pm Discover the Art of Blending with Chivas. A tasting with a difference, Phil Huckle, brand ambassador of Chivas, will be talking us through the Chivas Range. An exciting…
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Celebrate World’s Ocean Day by helping its sustainability. From 5₤ to 935₤, there’s something you can do to protect our oceans -and still look great while doing it.
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London’s spring/summer 2012 NEWGEN & NEWGEN MEN designers have been revealed yesterday afternoon at Tom’s Terrace, Somerset House: Sarah Mower, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent, invited press to meet the winners whilst their muses showcased their designs. Click on the winners’ names below for contact details, collections looks and exclusive interviews… Catwalk sponsorship: David Koma, Holly Fulton, Louise Gray…
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Beauty is not beautiful anymore, when it causes another creature’s suffering. That’s why I urge you to say NO to feather extensions. For fashionistas with brains, fashion and beauty DO HAVE ETHICS while feather extensions DON’T and I’ll explain why. The kind of feathers that is used as hair extensions come from roosters that are genetically bred and raised for their plumage. As…
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