Eco-friendly London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 – Estethica
Eco-friendly London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 – Estethica
Estethica is the eco-friendly fashion showcase of London Fashion Week and SS10 was sponsored By Monsoon for the fifth season running. Eco designers not only have to create beautiful pieces that will set our hearts racing; they have to ensure the environment is not damaged, the rights of workers are fair and resources are not wasted. Tough call but as you can see below, they have pulled it off:
Not dragging their feet are two eco-friendly shoes designers: Beyond Skin and Nina Dolcetti.
Beyond Skin are vegan shoes designers using PU plastic rather than leather. Their SS10 collection introduces a capsule evening wear range. They are excited about the US store Anthropologie arriving soon in to the UK (Regents St.) because they will be stocking their new pumps ”Beyond Skin Sole”.
Nina Dolcetti designs leather footwear but only uses left overs, off-cuts, old colour swatches and any other unwanted pre-consumer waste to create her shoes. Left over leather soles are used from other shoe companies, re-cut and re-stamped with the correct size. All the shoes are limited editions as the design and colour depends on the left overs. So if you want to be ethical but can’t bear to give up your leather shoes – this is your kind of brand.
Hats off to Pachacuti who design fedoras and panama hats whilst ensuring just remuneration for current weavers, ensuring sustainablilty and training a new generation in weaving techniques.Their SS10 collection was inspired by the painters and sculptors of St. Ives in Cornwall, with the interweaving diamond shapes drawn from the sculptures of Barbara Hepworth. Vivid colours and intricate detailing keep the authenticity of the Inca heritage.
Makepiece spins a yarn with their SS10 knitwear collection “the Matrimony” which was inspired by Nicola Sherlock’s (the designer) own wedding this year. This collection sees delicate fine knitwear with ruffles, ruching, ribbons and plaits creating a romantic feel. Light airy colours of sky, petal, lilac haze and cream mingle with more earthy colours of evening green and dark earth. The knitwear company is based in the Yorkshire Pennines where they take the natural yarns from their own sheep, spin them as locally as possible and knit them in their own community. Buy from Stella, 5 Upper Market Hall, Camden Lock, London.
Anatomy’s SS10 collection shows tailored pieces in navy with an accent of red in buttons and buckles. Fabrics used are bamboo for their denim pieces; hemp and cotton blend for their fun stripey pencil skirts and jackets ; and a linen silk blend. Best sellers are their fencing styled waistcoats and jackets which flatter the figure and emphasise or give the illusion of a waist. A perfect brand for the woman who prefers her clothes structured. Buy online from www.devidoll.com
The Bees Knees – Designer Ada Zanditon created a Buzz with her SS10 collection “The Colony”. Inspiration came from bees. Main palette is red and navy. Hexagonal shapes were widely used in patterns (as seen in the red tunic dress on the hanger) and to make 3D sculptural pieces such as the navy interlock skirt & cape. All fabrics used are organic and natural. Her designs can be bought from Digitaria, 60 Berwick St. London.
Soaring high is Christopher Raeburn’s SS10 collection made of re-appropriated military parachute fabric. The garments are brought to life with splashes of rainbow colours – red, orange, yellow, green ,blue, indigo and violet, with circle cut outs appearing on lapels and around hoods for decoration. Mainly designing outerwear such as parkas, bomber jackets, macs, capes and ponchos, Raeburn has created a capsule collection of dresses for SS10 with his orange creation being worn by Hilary Alexander to Downing Street. Also this season, he has introduced the “jellyfish” bag made of woven netting with parachute fabric and cord .His designs for men can be bought from Liberty and for women in Browns Focus.
Elena Garcia’s SS10 collection is called “ Silk Safari” and was inspired by the films The English Patient and Lawrence of Arabia. Colour palette is chocolate brown, charcoal and ivory to capture the romance and the earth tones of the landscape in these films. Garments come in one size but can be adjusted by means of ribbons or shell buttons – great concept when you’ve eaten too much for dinner! The garments are made from organic and peace silk.
Beautiful Soul specialises in creating pieces from Japanese vintage kimonos (dating back to the 1940’s) and has named her SS10 collection ”Miss Butterfly” after Puccini’s Madam Butterfly. Another source are vintage saris, and other fabrics used are peace silk, organic jacquard, handloom cotton and bamboo jersey. Although the designs can be reproduced, each garment is exclusive due to the fabrics used originating from a limited source of vintage kimonos and saris. Beautiful Soul is happy to create commissioned pieces and for you to select your own Japanese vintage kimono for the fabric. You can buy from Junky Styling , 91 Brick Lane, London.
Article 23 in the UN Declaration of Human Rights states “Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity”. And this is the commitment for Paris based fashion brand Art.23 whose garments are made in India where they ensure the most fundamental rights of the workers are upheld and their vital needs are seen to. Art.23’s SS10 collection was inspired by “Alice in Wonderland”- invoking the spirit of Alice for adventure in their women’s collection and a minimalist man in Wonderland who is ready for any occasion in their men’s collection. Coral for women and mauve for both are the SS10’s colours to join their basic black and white palette. Truly playing in Wonderland sees the introduction of the Unisex collection with t-shirts, shirts and the unisex fantasy trench coat sporting six engraved buttons with closing for man & woman. SS10 also sees the introduction of peace silk jersey to their fabrics of organic cotton. Buy from KJ’s Laundry, 74 Marylebone Lane, London .
Fifi Bijoux’s SS10 collection is in ethically mined silver and romantically called “Two Hearts Collide”. This is the first time they have introduced silver usually creating delicate pieces in gold. This is for the woman who prefers luxury timeless jewellery. They also specialise in ethical engagement and wedding rings. Buy in London from Charles Fish, Canary Wharf; Cerise, 94 Columbia Rd, E2; Eco Age 213 Chiswick High Rd; Equa, 28 Camden Passage, Islington; or Nude, 36 Shepherd’s Market, Mayfair .
Estethica designers have shown that we can maintain our fashionable individual style; whether it is tailored, structured, romantic, bold, casual, quirky or glamorous; and keep the environment safe, ensure no-one is exploited and resources are not wasted. We can now strut our stuff happy with the knowledge we not only look great on the outside, but we feel good on the inside.
For help with eco-friendly personal shopping in London and image consultancy visit frumpytofunky’s website: www.frumpytofunky.com
frumpy to funky was established by Karen Grace, an affiliate member of the Federation of Image Consultants.
Karen has studied Personal Styling at the London College of Fashion and received her professional training in one of the London’s leading Image Consultancy training centre.
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So Infatuated With Burberry Handbags-Handbagseshop
So Infatuated With Burberry Handbags-Handbagseshop
I was bored and decided to surf the web when I came across the top 25 accessories for women today. And what are they? 24 of them are handbags! Give me a break! And the prices of these things! Come on. What everyday women would even consider spending 5.00 for a tote bag? I certainly wouldn’t.
Women’s handbags, next to diamonds and maybe shoes, are a woman’s best friend. not only are they used to hold everything that we hold dear, from our cellular phones to our credit cards, our palm pilots to the papers that will spell the difference between promotion and demotion. let’s face it, can you imagine a world without the women’s handbag as we know it?
Today, women handbags are not only “receptacles” of your prized possessions but also fashion statements. handbags are often used to express moods, individuality, style and status. and even though, it is not really worn so close to the body like bloused, skirts and jeans, there are still shapes and styles of women’s handbags that may be flattering and unflattering to a person. believe 2009 designer handbags it or not, the handbag that you carry can actually add on or lessen the weight that you appear to carry.
Burberry Handbags are among the most popular and fashionable handbags among women of all ages. Burberry has long been a name associated with classic style and design and this trademark image influences the incredible line of Burberry Handbags. Known for the classic plaid trademark Burberry Luxury Handbags continue to garner the popularity of being one of the top luxury handbags.
Selecting a bag from among the collection of Burberry Handbagsmay be a chore as there is a wide variety of bags from which to select. One of the very popular classically designed handbags from the collection of Burberry Luxury Handbags is the Burberry Leather and Check Tote. The Italian made handbag is designed in a cage style and is made from saddle leather featuring the signature check cotton which is so well known for Burberry.
The Burberry Quilted Patent Satchel has a trendy leather design that features a beaton style, silver tone accents, shoulder strap with rings and belted top with metal loops. This magnificent quilted satchel comes in black and trench quilted patent leather.
The Burberry Quilted Satchel is the original design of Burberry and features gold tone accents, shoulder straps with leather covered rings, a zip top with extended tab closures, a front zip pocket with a Equestrian Knight logo and padlock. This classy handbag is made with quilted fabric and chocolate leather trim.
The Burberry Quilted Check Hobo is another version of the classic design of Burberry’s original designs. This fashionable designer handbag features the tan classic and classy check quilted quality cotton, gold tone accents with leather trim. The Burberry Quilted Check Hobo has shoulder strap with covered buckle, an open top with extended tab closure with embroidered Equestrian Knight Logo.
There are many kinds of this brand, so think about what kind is best fit for you! If you are really looking for buying these handbags, then make an extensive search on the internet as through internet you will find numerous websites that are dealing with replica handbags. these websites have a wide array of designer bags of various shapes and sizes which are available at pocket friendly rates and displayed at company’s websites. therefore, order these bags online and get home delivery within stipulated time period.
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Top 5 Womens Christmas Gifts 2009
Top 5 Womens Christmas Gifts 2009
Are you starting to sweat while you try to figure out what to buy this Christmas season for the woman in your life? Tired of giving a nice box of chocolate and a card? If so, the top 5 womens gifts will be sure to make a difference for you. These gifts are unique, trendy, and sure to please. Let this year be the year that the woman in your life can’t get enough of her gift.
What better way to start the morning then with a steaming cup of espresso or cappuccino right from your own kitchen! There are many outstanding stainless steel machines on the market that will be sure to delight. Save those Starbucks funds for the house.
Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up refreshed and energized every single morning? That’s what the Sleeptracker will do by monitoring signals from the body that track natural sleep rhythms. Then it wakes you up at the most opportune time for your body to be refreshed and ready to go. Great for travelers, college students, and moms.
Oh the boots are just gorgeous this year. You can choose from booties, gladiator, ankle, or knee highs and be as trendy as can be. One of the most popular this year is the over the knee boot like the Naughty Monkey styles. Check out the D-rings on these slouchy over the knees.
We all know that jewelry makes a great gift but it can be hard to find the right piece for every woman. Diamond initial pendants are modern, trendy, and can worn with anything. It’s hard to go wrong with a great looking initial pendant.
Leather gloves are always a safe gift and this year the colors are gorgeous. You have the options of choosing from cashmere or Italian silk lined. This years trends have buttons and buckles. Longer length gloves will add glamor to any outfit.
Ready to start shopping? I hope that this years top 5 womens Christmas gifts have gotten you excited. You can’t go wrong with any one of these!
To get even more great gift giving ideas be sure to spend some time at the Top 5 Womens Christmas Gifts for 2009 and have a great holiday season.
Tina loves to help people prepare for the Christmas shopping season by finding gift ideas that are both popular and reputable. Everything that she reports on has been researched for consumer quality and reputation.
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