Plasticana just in time for Summer Festivals I love the new SABOTS

Andre from Plasticana at Jardin DesTuilieries wearing his Sabots I love the colour and texture of these caramelized hemp wellies they are just too gorgeous and they re available for £45 in London at the N2 store in Covent Garden.

Mad and madder about Junky Styling check their video and sigh sigh



Junky Styling  Air Show Picture by Amelia Gregory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElJq0qziFmg



White Gallery 22-24 May THE ONLY DESIGNER BRIDAL SHOW DOES sustainable Brides!

Mathew Williamson catwalk totally divine! Grecian goddess



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Sanukta Shretha



Sanyukta Shretha




Sanukta Shretha



Sanyukta Shretha

The most beautiful Bridal Show in Europe fantastically placed at Battersea Park!

Mathew Williamson catwalk show was an eye stopper especially the parachute draped dress with Swarovski Crystal strap and belt.  Although newbie designer  Sanyukta Shretha was the one that took my votes, utilizing organic cotton, locally sourced materials and manufacturing in  Nepalese Ashrams, her home town where her atelier is based & the silk is woven.  Her embellished  hand embroidered gowns were painstakingly divine. Teamed up with Elizabeth  Simpson shoes who manufactured in Spain and also showing, plus the must have Vivien Sheriff head piece, its time to find THE man!

Something moorish about this Fashion of Compassion designer bag from Palestyle!

Its not just the price either £90 for this gorgeous purple leather wallet from Palestyle!!( Worn by Cherie Blair) or the commitment from the forever beautiful Ayesha whose site  Fashion for Compassion is a fantastic little treasure trove of exotic finds. I think for me its her whole ethos of sourcing responsibly from brands that contribute to society and empowering women. She also has to be the only woman in the UK with  such an expert knowledge on the middleast fashion scene. Beshtar one of her designers is certainly on my one to watch list and looked stunning on Oliva Firth doing her Green Carpet challenge!  Their little dresses might also  prove a crease less option to stuff into my pannier as I prepare  for my forthcoming `Girl on the back of a bike challenge`!! Uggh......

Fiona Nunan - discovered ! A very savvy Irish Designer with oodles of Romance.

Fiona Nunan a romantic warrior





Prints and feathers with different textures





Jewellery used for armoury.



One of my favourite summer pieces utilising end of line wedding lace







Having just graduated from Dublin last December , Fiona bagsed herself a place with Giles Deacon in London her internship has left a mark,  his mixing  of superior craftsmanship with whimsical irreverence translates into her own very special duality of mixing female draping with male fortitude.

I caught up with her at Crafty Fox Market a couple of weeks ago and was impressed by her craftsmanship,designs, romantic without being too female and totally wearable. She will be launching her Label FINU at the Laden Showrooms this summer.

Inspired by Katherine Hamnet all her collection is hand made sourcing materials which are end of Line or off cuts.

Definitely one to watch especially while she is affordable.

RMV (Rock My Vintage) set to revolutionize Vintage the way Net a Porter has Fashion



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THIS WEEK  founder Beth Mcshane  will  give up LAW; and devote herself entirely to her life and passion Vintage!

The website launching next month sells a mix of vintage and retro inspired dresses and accessories fron designers such as I LOVE LOWIE and  NANCY DEE  both so on my  total I Love list!

But this is not just any old vintage newbe website this is something quite different.............

Offering an opportunity to replicate both classic and current trends either by owning a piece of fashion history or collating from a contemporary range of vintage inspired dresses and accessories.

Now you can get why I am so excited!   So be prepared to shop!

www.rockmyvintage.co.uk  

launches the 14th MAY

Veja -AW press day favourites!

From project 1 (shoes)The Domingo `80's reborn running shoe at £105. In vibrant naturally dyed suede.

From project 2 (accessories and small leathers)The new shoppers in 4 colours so smart they're almost an Hermes!

In case you can't wait this summers
Mediterranee a cross between a sneaker boat shoe and espadrille in navy, red, royal blue, grey, organic cotton canvas at £45 available from May at Selfridges.

Matt and Nats A/W collection def winner in the style stakes!



The hopper £120 . Diaper,Gym bag and girl around town carry all




Ella Velvet bag £135 amazing looks better than faux fur?




The Manchester Lupes weekend bag!  £140

Great selection of  bags for this A/W from Matt&Nat. They have all be snapped by Asos and UrbanOutfitters so they're going to be easy to get hold of hurrah!. Just to remind ourselves the bags linings are made of at least 21 recycled plastic bottles and their innovative materials include a tangy 80`s look from Japanese paper,as well as cork, canvas and velvet.





OUTSIDER-pops up at POTASSIUM in Store Street.

Yeah it looks like summer is finally here  and a great treat in store for all of us looking at these gorgeous pieces. 

On the 19th April Noorin Khamisani creative director and the tout behind the Outsider brand will be dishing out styling tips between 12.30 - 20.00 . There will also be drinks and nibbles too, plus a 20% discount on items purchased on the day.  Guess you know where I will be!

Potassium 29 Store Street Bloomsbury London WC1E 7QB

From Somewhere POP UP SHOP 24thJune-03rdJuly

Flush from the winning of the Ethical Observer awards Orsola is having fun with a pop up shop this month! she has teamed up with a great gang of gorgeous designers to compliment
her summer pieces! Sun glasses from Kayu designs and bags from Sonya Kashmiri together with the romantic dresses of Minna who by the way has become the darling of the chelsea set.
Understandable when you check her gorgeous summer dresses, floaty dreamy and terribly wearable. Did I say that there were fab reductions to be had as well as bargain hunting samples!

Eloise Grey Summer launch at the The Hepsibah Gallery

Paying a homage to Vita Sackville West.. Eloise's Garden collection is a covetable affair!.. Starting with her Vita garden coat in Hemp at just £490 woven in Romania.
Her Vita breeches the perfect smart summer linen pant from Belgium the material gets softer the more you wear and wash but still retains that classic line and oozes romance! A steal at £180 nicer then jeans any day!
Both her shirts are gorgeous and have a modern Saxon twist very wearable and for all shapes and sizes. Cant forget her shoes, which I tried ,they are in collaboration with CarreDucker the bespoke shoe maker! Winkers and my rather wide feet are a match in heaven! I tried them with the pair of skinny jeans i was wearing and I looked, at least calf downwards a dream of sophistication! lordey lord I really am going to need to get the new plastic card terribly soon. Should I even mention the hats? They are by Jayne Hepsibah out of retirement, do hats make you swoon! Gosh gosh! These do!
What a divine space and collection.. if you're lucky to make it, Eloise will be showing till Wednesday 12th May . Go! and be prepared to try on and spend!!

Alternative Fashion Week 2010

Colour explosion - Heidi Wikar
The paparazzi were out in force at the first and glorious sunny day of the Alternative Fashion Week shows at Spitalfield Market.

Somewhere in the middle of it all was our lovely photographer Shelley that managed to take these pictures!

Designers that stood out were Heidi Wikar (heidiwikar.com) – with her collection Singing Silence 2010/2011 – a gorgeous juxtaposition of colours and materials; orange and cream, smooth and sleek versus volumes of crumpledness.

Her collection is a statement on environmental changes in northern Scandinavian winter due to global warming where the usually snow-covered white frozen landscapes are melting and evaporating. The collection is feminine and glamorous and ‘can be packed into a 20kg rucksack’.

Chloe Haywoods (hatastic.folksy.com) showed some fun fascinators, hats and hairpieces – made from finds and remnants in boxes.

Anne Wilkinson’s knitwear used traditional handknitting techniques with mustard turquoise tones and vintage British styling.

Richard Evans–Lacey’s collection, made in Bethnal Green, showed off kilts for men. Floral, Camouflage City, Nationalistic and even one with more than a little hint of bondage. The kilt in its new form is mashed up with English town and country and the sporrans have been transformed into removable game pockets and army boots into lace up shoes!

Not sure if the city guys are ready for this but me and the rest of the crowd were!

Have said it before will say again the boys seems to be getting more of the hot designers. Colchester School of Art designs fantastic recycled jackets were amazing!

see full article on www.daisygreenmagazine.co.uk

Think Act Vote: Eco T-shirt Design Competition Winner Announced

JESSON YIP!



The winner was decided by the Think Act Vote judging panel, made up of some of the best-known faces in ethical fashion and design, including ethical hero Katherine Hamnett, celebrated illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve and the original ‘anti-preneur’, Cyndi Rhoades.



In partnership with ethical fashion label Komodo, Think Act Vote ran a search for their carbon neutral Think Act Vote t-shirt from up and coming designers, artists and illustrators. The only proviso was that the design included the words “Think Act Vote



Jesson Yips tshirt was totally awsome coming in two colours and at £20 is available online from www.komodo.co.uk/thinkactvote

Hurry Sale Period 26th March-04th April

Spring has sprung and Easter Bunnies are running riot! And in the madness Bourgeois Boheme have decided to have a 70% clearance sale to make room for their gorgeous Summer arrivals!
Not only that but Alicia has decided to have a cup cake extravaganza on the 10Th April....its a bit of a trek to Richmond but I reckon the boots and cakes well make up for it!

NEW ONLINE ACCESSORIES BOUTIQUE CREATES A SEQUEL FOR RECYCLED CLOTHING

An online boutique for a new ethical accessories brand launches this month (www.sequellondon.co.uk), offering a range of leather bags created from recycled leather jackets, discarded silk ties and unwanted curtains.

Set up by cousins Laura Queening and Claire Baigent to reduce waste and encourage sustainability in fashion. The pair select unwanted clothing from Oxfam’s Wastesaver warehouses, and recycle the material to create contemporary accessories which can be used for another generation.

No two bags will be the same. The whole range is available in black leather, with some styles available in either black or brown.

Check out there webiste for gorgeous accessories

Terra Plana are pleased to invite you to view their Sample Sale preview this Thursday 18th March...

Terra Plana are pleased to invite you to our Sample Sale preview this Thursday...

Big bargains on all stock, end of season specials on men's & women's styles - shoes from £20

Beverage of an alcoholic nature while it lasts!
Sale continues Friday, Saturday & Sunday only

17.00 - 20.00 Thursday March 18th 2010
Terra Plana, 32 Brushfield St London EC1

Nearest tube: Liverpool St - shop next to Spitalfields Market.

Prophetik - AW2010 - London Fashion week

Jeff Garner , designer of Prophetik and published poet!

`I settled for a cafe instead of an unknown
I settled for a job instead of a poem
I settled for a damsel in distress rather than my love
I settled for life instead of taking life by the horns....`

Then it all changed, eight years ago ! thank god for us because this years collection from Prophetik is the best! A sustainable mens and womenswear label Prophetik is focused on enviromentally friendly materials including organic cottons, hemp,flax, Greenspun (recycled bottles) and organic pigment dyed gots certified fabrics and I love it check link on Jeff Garner

ITs raining underwear this month and I wonder why?

Rigby & Peller is now stocking its first organic cotton line by Huit with the Biotiful Range.

and the big PLUS is it goes upto an E cup!

_ Made form organic cotton_ and using ecological dye which is entirely biodegradable and guaranteed non-toxic.
_ For optimal comfort down to the smallest detail, huit has used only organic cotton notches including cotton lined cups, cotton straps and back fastenings.
_ The packaging is also eco they are using recycled paper tags, and the hangers are made of recyclable plastic.

This functional everyday line includes 3 moulded bras with the following price points..
1 full-cup, model available up to cup size E - £50.95
1 x with padded cups. - £47.95
Panties: shorty and briefs, both £26
G-string - £23.95

LCF’s MA Fashion & the Environment exhibition – Southbank

Shibin Vasudevan believes in the value of things and his research taught him even dust could be a valued material. Oh yes this shirt you see above is made from dust taken from a tumble dryer filter, surprised!

My newest and most exciting shop!!! My, my Sugar Land!

Take nearly all my favourite designers of the moment, Reem, Fin, Bebaroque, Bernadette Deddens and then add some fairy assistants and Angel tube next door and what do you
get SUGARLAND!

Yep what a find ! and thats not taking into account their enormous stock pile of vintage fashion for gals and yep boys plus Laura Lee embroidery on nearly everything! The fact they even do workshops with her and you can embellish your own, brought with you pieces, or anything else you buy in the shop!

They are proming 2 events a month including Yoga! Ok so really do you ever want to leave the place! So just get onto their mailing list info@mysugarland.co.uk or just pop by.....My Sugarland
London. EC1V 4NJ -->T: 0207 8417131.Opening TimesMon - Sat 10.30am – 7pm Sun 1.30am–5.30pm