February 2011 Blog Posts (39)

Mittelmoda, Sustainability through Innovation Competition

Mittelmoda, the Italian fashion competition has just added a sustainable component to thier competition in collaboration with Levis. The Levi`s Special Prize, is a unique opportunity for young designers and creatives to experiment a with a menswear or a womenswear collection and the opportunity to vie for a 5000 euro award. Check it out at http://www.mittelmoda.com/page.asp?pg=special_projects&prj=34

Added by Sass Brown on February 28, 2011 at 20:24 — 2 Comments

SUPPORT FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT: NV LONDON CALCUTTA 20% EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!

Added by Naomi CR on February 28, 2011 at 10:17 — No Comments

One Warm Coat honored with two awards, national recognition keeps need for coats in the spotlight

After nearly two decades of shining a light on the need for warm coats, One Warm Coat finds itself in the spotlight, thanks to two recent prestigious honors.

Last month, One Warm Coat was awarded 2^nd Prize honors in a national contest sponsored byBreakthrough Non-profit Branding authors Carol Cone and Jocelyn Daws. USA Today donated $100,000…

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Added by 3BL Media on February 28, 2011 at 2:20 — No Comments

L'Oréal Canada recognized for its green initiatives

On February 10, the L’Oréal Canada Distribution Center was promoted to the highest and most demanding rank of the ICI ON RECYCLE!…

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Added by 3BL Media on February 28, 2011 at 2:13 — No Comments

Sass Brown Eco Fashion blog posting on Ela

Just posted the latest Eco Fashion designer overview on new Indian label Ela and thier organic cotton collection showcased at Ecu Luxe in Berlin a couple of weeks ago. Check it out at www.ecofashiontalk.com

Added by Sass Brown on February 27, 2011 at 22:28 — No Comments

Littletooth Organic and Ethical Childrenswear

Take a look at the Littletooth website that is full of inspirational childrenswear t-shirts and hooded tops. They are all limited edition and made from 100% organic cotton.

www.littletooth.co.uk

Please let us know what you think of our lovely products by emailing Littletooth at lt@littletooth.co.uk.

Added by Littletooth on February 27, 2011 at 15:13 — No Comments

Read A Great Eco-Book?

Record a review of your favourite eco-book for our resources section!…

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Added by Offset Warehouse on February 26, 2011 at 15:06 — No Comments

FREE Fair Trade Fashion Show - 7pm, 4th March, Student Union, 54 Cox Street, Coventry

Hosted by Trish Adudu (BBC Coventry and Warwickshire) the event will feature clothes from Fairtrade companies such as Emma Watson's People Tree collection, Pants to Poverty, Gossypium, Komodo, Exclusive Roots, Made in Coventry, Monkee Genes and FiveG at Debenhams, in a catwalk show, framed by music and dance performances. Coventry University's fashion design students will also show their Cyrenians collection…

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Added by Youth for Fair Trade on February 25, 2011 at 14:00 — No Comments

Better than fairtrade: tariffs against despots: add your opinion on the 38 degrees web site

http://38degrees.uservoice.com/forums/78585-campaign-suggestions/suggestions/1519953-better-than-fair-trade-tariffs-against-despots?utm_campaign=ShortUrls&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=38degrees.uservoice.com

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Added by Veganline.com on February 22, 2011 at 19:30 — No Comments

Want To See A Show At LFW?

WIN | Like our facebook page or blog and sign up for our newsletter to win a ticket to the Cassette Playa show at London Fashion Week tomorrow evening!!!

Good Luck!!

Added by Offset Warehouse on February 22, 2011 at 17:02 — No Comments

Looking for independent tailors making ethical men's suits

Hi everyone,

I'm writing an article on ethical men's suits and am looking to find any independent tailors who could offer an alternative to Savile Row for those for whom it is too far away or too expensive!

If you know of any such businesses who would like to feature in Ethical Consumer magazine, please drop me a line at: bryony [at] ethicalconsumer.org

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Bryony

Added by Bryony @Ethical Consumer mag on February 22, 2011 at 14:30 — No Comments

Ethical Fashion Survey

Hi all,

Please check out two online surveys I have put together. The first one concerns ethical fashion consumption, the results of which will contribute to a project profiling ethical consumers:

http://home.wmin.ac.uk/psychology2/Amy/fashion.asp

The second survey is about fashion consumption generally, and is for women…

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Added by Amy Sunshine Harris on February 21, 2011 at 19:21 — No Comments

Hemp/eco fabric samples for sale

FOR SALE:

Hello, I have imported from US-based hemp/eco fabric company Enviro Textiles their big set of 51 fabric samples from their main collection... everything from colourful silk charmeuse and hemp twill to hemp & organic cotton mixes... see their website www.envirotextile.com for more info. These samples can be bought online via Offset Warehouse…

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Added by Maiya on February 21, 2011 at 17:05 — 2 Comments

Eco Fashion Designer Overview - Steinwidder

Check out my latest Eco Fashion designer overview on unique fashion label Steinwidder, who recently showed at THEKEY.TO during Berlin fashion week. They produce a wonderful, creative, edgy collection out of socks! Yes, damaged, pre consumer socks (and some post consumer socks too). www.ecofashiontalk.com

Added by Sass Brown on February 21, 2011 at 10:50 — No Comments

If Your Clothes Could Talk What Would They Say?

This week Fashioning Change is working to help consumers begin to make a connection between the environment, the people that make a garment, and a purchase they make. We are running a series of interactive eco tips that breakdown the Cradle to Cradle…