Stephen Johnson at 100% design

Happy Happy new range by Stephen Johnson at first look is a kind of shock. You kinda of cant believe it exists, I mean these are the things which you see in the backs of shops gathering dust. But then comes take 2 and you are compelled to look at them in fact your mind becomes fascinated by the whole trapese effect. Still not sure whether its love or hate but there is definitely a reaction!! Stephen does source all the pieces so they are recycled and they are put together, sculpted, engineered by him personally. Prices start at £1450 and of course each one is unique!
www.stephenjohnson.biz

100% Design at Earls Court

UncleOswaldismyhero.com
fantastic speakers for Mp3 with a fantastic story.. with a master mind Jinsop Lee behind it.
Henry Dreyfuss was a fellow industrial designer and quite famous in his own right. His most enduring design is a series of wonderful phones used the world over for 50 years. Unfortunately, these phones are made of Bakelite, a material that is so strong that it never biodegrades. Ever. There are landfills filled with mountains of these phones.

Jinsop redesigned the handsets to be used as a stereo speaker system for MP3 players. As an added bonus, the speakers sound brilliant.

“Our goal was to design a product that people would covet not because it was recycled, but rather because it was a decent looking product that worked well, and just happened to use a recycled component.”

The outcome they have managed to get a production company interested but they need 30,000 to fund it. They will be charged at £85 a piece but they are amazing I think they should just raise the money from people who want to buy it and then put it in to production themselves I am game.
www.uncleoswald.com

Haute Hippie Pop up shop

For sexy, sophisticated basics and chic separates that offer a designer aesthetic at an accessible price point,(maybe not mine though) this is Hautehippies ethos, plus a nod to Glam boho chic from YSL! Discovered the brand on my way up to the office in Covent Garden.
This American label has a pop up shop till the end of October at the St Martins Lane hotel. Most of the Cotton pieces are made in America and the sequin tops are made in India,apparently sweat labour free. But the ones that I would wear are the Alpaca knitwear pieces hand knitted by a cooperative of ladies who sign their name on each piece. Pricing starts at £1495, dear I know, but they really are so amazing. Never seen Alpaca worked this way. Definitely worth popping in for a gawp!!!

London Swimwear Show for Summer 2011 Underlines

Wegener the german hat company that is responsible for making the hats for Bruno Banani and Bugatti are now making the hats for Pink the British shirt makers. Barry the Uk agent for the brand told me to keep an eye out for the Harris tweed trilby's lined with pink silk. Available from autumn onwards at the shops! Men's fashion is becoming more yummy by the minute!
huit8 has just been bought out by Eveden which is good news for all my bustier friends as their organic cotton knit bra now comes in a size DD cup they have 3 styles as well as 3 briefs the string, the Brazilian and the boxer short, available in London at Rigby and Peller, Sloane square!
Key trends for summer 2011 are Sailor (classic preppy nautical stripes), Ocean Waves (textured swimwear fabrics), Tropical Paradise (hot house flowers),Ocean Deep (intense colourways) and Natural Nuance( animal prints with metalics!!

Ethical Just got fabulous one more day left! Hurry before it all goes.

Only open till tomorrow the 27th June this fabulous little fair is chock a block with fantastic bargains! With this blistering heat its just what the doctor ordered. If you have the figure why not buy one of Luva Huva nifty little hemp cami tops and french knickers they are, although briefer then a playsuit, great festival material.
Another great find is bamboo sunglasses from Colin Leslie, there are 3 shapes, classic aviator, wayfarer and are down from £120 to £80.. a steal
Both Miksani, Nancy Dee & Frank and Faith had sale pieces starting from a ridiculous £2.Not sure if they are going to be around tomorrow though! A cooling juniper spray from Great Elm Physick Garden to fend of the heat from was bought for me by my long suffering companion! Amishas lovely collection of silk and recycled silver ankle bracelets adorable have been put most definitely at the top of my hit wish list!
On show too are 2 of this years graduates Natalie Rae and Karishma Shahani exciting,to be watched for sure!

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!

London Jewellery - go shop at Treasure Victoria House

Jewellery week started with an enormous pzaz at the opening party at Victoria house . Essence the ethical part of the show hosted by Cred but featuring a dazzling array of ethical jewellery brands was just overwhelmed by press industry glitterati and of course jewellery
Lovers of which I consider myself a feverent member. Upbeat was the tone seen, Greg Valerio founder of Cred and catalyst of the fair trade gold label launching next year, racing around in a glorious fashionista pink shirt, he's hosting a debate on Saturday which should not be missed. Not to be outdone Philip Levine who wears his art on his head strutted his stuff touched by all! But to the serious stuff, JEWELLERY!. Oria, fantastic pieces in Andean 18ct gold a recionistas dream with a pair of Bibbi Aqua bead hoop Earrings at £197 for starters,they have also just moved office and their new studio space means there is more room for visits! Leblas www.leblas.com/ stunning signature filigree collection now comes in rose pink ideal for cooler complexions + Their Gold-plated Filigree Links Necklace now comes in a longer version , SWOON SWOON. As I love my gold fab news they're going to be launching an autumn winter oro verde collection,so can't wait. Plus they are showing at LFW do these gals ever stop!! Fifi bijoux www.fifibijoux.com fantastic little acorn pendant 18 ct gold with 10% profits going to a child sponsorship in Uganda is an adorable and truly worthy staple. Avasarah www.avasarah.com/, has a lovely recycled Earth Angel collection delicate little trinket necklaces with uplifting and inspiring sentiments on a disk which you can then customise with a fun range of coloured gems and add on charms, def on the I want list!! See more on Daisy Green Magazine