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Outsider Blazer with Belt

Loz — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00:49 +0000

Blazer in charcoal grey heavyweight merino wool jersey. Gently tailored to give a boyfriend style fit. Comes with a removable belt. Featuring front pockets over each hip. Fully lined.

Hand or cool machine wash on a delicate cycle using a mild detergent.

OUTSIDER
Inspired by fashion but designed to be classic, wearable and beautiful, OUTSIDER garments can be worn and loved season after season. Good clothes do not go out of fashion. OUTSIDER is inspired by the items that have been in our wardrobes for years – because true style is timeless, not transient or throwaway. Their versatile day-to-evening pieces are made to the highest quality, designed to last and be loved.

OUTSIDER is a result of several years of working in the conventional fashion world where the big brands would prioritise making money over all else. Is it possible to run a successful company and still have a heart? Yes, with determination and strong beliefs anything is possible. It just takes one OUTSIDER to make a difference.

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British Union Jack Cushion

mark — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:02:44 +0000

Bring a patriotic feel into your home with this stylish Union Jack cushion from BiomeLifestyle. It will looks great when mixed in with plain cushions or as a stand alone accessory.

Each cushion is hand made by a small collective of wonderful women in a backstreet of Kathmandu. They hand produce their own chemical free felt from just hand soap and hot water.

The social enterprise was established in 2003 in order to help many poor, vulnerable and socially excluded women through building their skills and providing an opportunity to enhance their economic status and independence.

The workers are provided with fair wages and work in a friendly, healthy, clean and safe environment.

The small co-operative has provided economic opportunities to 78 women and aim to develop and support further socially marginalised women.

>>> Available at BiomeLifestyle

>>>Price £30.00 + earn £2.08 MoreEco cash back

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Devidoll Eco-Jeans

Loz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:16:27 +0000

The moment you shop something from DeviDoll’s eco collection you contribute to a wiser use of human and natural resources. As we become a more ecologically and socially aware society, consumption, especially of luxury goods, has come under scrutiny. DeviDoll makes it clear that such scrutiny is often misplaced – the consumption of luxury need not be conspicuous, selfish, thoughtless or shallow. Quite the contrary.
At DeviDoll every label meets at least 1 of the following criteria: made from organic fabric OR made from alternative fabric (including soya, hemp, bamboo, peace silk, modal and more) OR helps revive traditional handicraft among local populations OR especially benefits women and/or children OR made from vintage or repurposed materials.

EcoTrendSpotter have scoured the internet looking for the best eco-jeans around and we can’t find ones to beat Devidoll’s collection. Check out our favourites below!

Aoki Billy Jeans in Brush Blue

The Billy is a classic boot cut jean in a low rise. Well fitted across the hips and sits quite low.

Zipper and single button closure.

Two back pockets with fan top-stitch detail and signature silk damask AOKI label.

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Undesigned by Carol Young – Ciao Jeans

Skinny jeans that also deliver skinny silhouette with cummerbund style waist. Slit pockets at side. Contrast trim in black.

These come up a bit long so get your heels out.

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Fin Cropped Jeans

Chic, slightly tapered. mid-rise dark denim 3/4 length jeans in a very figure-friendly cut.

Five pockets, single button, zip fly closure with belt hoops.

Pair with heels and a floral or ruffled blouse for summer’s hottest look.

These come up a bit big so you could comfortably go down a size.

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Ascension’s Little Black Dresses

Loz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:47:33 +0000

Ascension’s philosophy is simple: to bring you the most inspiring selection of fashion and lifestyle products made beautifully, made fairly and wherever possible made from organic materials.
They believe that ethical can be cool and that being stylish shouldn’t cost the earth. So, they’ve unearthed the most covetable ethically produced brands from around the world and sit these side by side in an inspiring, easy to shop ECO CHIC destination.

Their little black dresses are perfect for the autumn/winter season and will update your wardrobe before christmas! Check out EcoTrendSpotter’s favourites below:

Frank & Faith Amber Pleat Drape Skirt Dress

This two way skirt/dress is a brilliantly versatile transitional piece. From work in winter through to the beach in summer.

Frank & Faith helps maintain skills that are fast disappearing by supporting businesses in Britain & uses the finest sustainable materials available.

>>> Price £35.00 + earn £2.80 cash back with MoreEco

Ascension Emily Dress

Stunning twist on the classic little black dress this has a delicate cut out neck detail, made for from naturally dyed silk this is the perfect party dress.

100% silk fabric dyed using specialist natural dyes-rediscovering a lost art form and sourcing colours directly from medicinally rich herbs, flowers, roots etc.

>>> Price £95.00 + earn £7.60 cash back with MoreEco

People Tree Strapless Party Dress

The cutest LBD we have seen this season in the ethical world. Bang on trend with it’s stylish pleat front detail & feature pockets. Back ruching panels for fit.

PT work closely with 50 Fair Trade groups in 15 countries. Bringing benefits to people & the planet at as many steps of the production process as possible.

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Natural Collection Eco-Fashion

Loz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:53 +0000

Natural Collection have a fantastic range of women’s fashion ranging from tops to maxi-dresses and waistcoats! Check out EcoTrendSpotter’s favourite three pics from this season…

Organic Cotton Waistcoat Jacket

This organic cotton waistcoat jacket marries ethical fashion with catwalk style.   Tailored with a slim and flattering fit, this jacket is made from 100% organic cotton satin and has a v neck and mandarin collar neckline with stitch detail, 4 buttons to fasten and 2 buttons on cuff.

Lana Organic Wool Ruffled Top

Ripples of organic wool cascade down the front of this beautiful new women’s ruffled top from Lana. Made from pure organic wool, it has a wonderful drape and outstanding softness. Long sleeves, ruching for a flattering fit, and a chic crossover neckline make it perfect for elegant social occasions and weekend-wear.  Handwash in cold water.   Available in Mocha and Black, in sizes S, M, L, XL.

Fair Trade Long Strappy Dress

This beautiful fair trade long strappy dress from Nomads really does exude summer fun.   With a soft flower print, flattering crossover bust with pretty crochet neckline, cotton tie back and long tiers to give you freedom to move. Made from cotton voile.   Garment Length: 134cm.  This fabulous cotton block printed top comes from a fair trade producer in India. Using methods that have been passed down for generations, these classic and elegant designs are printed and dyed using ancient techniques.

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Natural Collection have a fantastic range of women’s fashion ranging from tops to maxi-dresses and waistcoats! Check out EcoTrendSpotter’s favourite three pics from this season…

Organic Cotton Waistcoat Jacket

This organic cotton waistcoat jacket marries ethical fashion with catwalk style.

Tailored with a slim and flattering fit, this jacket is made from 100% organic cotton satin and has a v neck and mandarin collar neckline with stitch detail, 4 buttons to fasten and 2 buttons on cuff.

Lana Organic Wool Ruffled Top

Ripples of organic wool cascade down the front of this beautiful new women’s ruffled top from Lana. Made from pure organic wool, it has a wonderful drape and outstanding softness. Long sleeves, ruching for a flattering fit, and a chic crossover neckline make it perfect for elegant social occasions and weekend-wear.   Available in Mocha and Black, in sizes S, M, L, XL.

Fair Trade Long Strappy Dress

Garment Length: 134cm.  This fabulous cotton block printed top comes from a fair trade producer in India. Using methods that have been passed down for generations, these classic and elegant designs are printed and dyed using ancient techniques.

>>> Available from Natural Collection – Earn 8% cash back with MoreEco

Ascension Orginals – Organic T-Shirts

mark — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:04:27 +0000

Ascension has become renowned for making cool, affordable collections of street wear basics-with-a-twist. It’s a young clothing brand that has its roots in Manchester but its heart in India, where it supports the work of the Life Association charity in rural Andhra Pradesh. Now as part of the Adili family, Ascension is proving that cool styling, affordability and ethics can go hand-in-hand.

Ascension printed T-shirts are made in India using 100% organic cotton and are manufactured in a Fair Wear Foundation approved factory which is also solar-powered. They’re the first clothing range to be carbon labelled by the Carbon Trust! The jeans are made using SKAL certified organic cotton denim and fairly traded from a small factory in Bulgaria. The jersey wear has been made from the softest Peruvian organic cotton and some items even include some recycled polyester.

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People Tree – Autumn Collection

mark — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:49:11 +0000

People Tree is the pioneer of Fair Trade and ecological fashion, making stylish clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies. Their products are made to the highest Fair Trade and environmental standards from start to finish and consistently prove that it is possible to wear stylish, exciting and affordable fashion, at the same time as respecting people and planet.

The video below details their Autumn / Winter 2009 collection. This was recorded at the World Fair Trade Day, Tokyo, Japan.

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EQUA – Autumn Ethical Fashion Collection Launched

mark — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:47:22 +0000

Equa is a women’s wear boutique based in Islington’s Camden Passage in London a short walk from Angel tube station off Upper Street.

They are unique in London, proudly offering ethical style on the high street. All the collections found at their boutique and online are beautiful, stylish, desirable and ethical.

Equa have just launched their Autumn Ethical Fashion Collection and below we have listed our favourite items. The new collection includes items from Matt&Nat, Annie Greenabelle, People Tree and Komodo.

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Ascension (Formally Adili) – New Winter Collection

mark — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:35:28 +0000

Ascension, the pioneering eco-chic department store launches its first Autumn/Winter collection. This clean and modern range of ethically produced pieces is available exclusively Ascension only.

Below we have provided you with a sample of the Winter Collection

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Building on the success of their Spring/Summer 2009 debut season, Ascension’s Autumn/Winter collection celebrates the same clean lines and ageless eco-chic style. Ascension has successfully united ethical credentials with fashion aware, feminine designs and given each piece a distinct modern edge. The result is an inspired, contemporary capsule collection of 35 pieces starting at an affordable £29 for a polo-neck up to £159 for a coat.

“The AW09 Ascension collection has developed into a credible fashion offering that really demonstrates how the brand is pursuing a strategy of accessible, yet very stylish clothing. The collection has doubled in size and includes knitwear, outerwear, tailoring and the use of exclusive prints. Ultimately, Ascension is intended to stand with the mainstream fashion collections on offer, with a distinctive handwriting and an absolute ethical underpinning.” Adam Smith, CEO Ascension

Inspired by the Middle East and Orientalist 19th century paintings, in-house designer Sury Bagenal has created soft, romantic shapes including billowy blouses and loose, easy-to-wear tunics that layer perfectly for maximum wear. Beautiful rich colours of dusty berry, Persian teale, pebble and black anchor the collection whilst the warm colours of gold and pomegranate add accents.

“I’ve designed this collection to be easy-to-wear. It’s important to me and to Ascension that our Own-Label pieces are core wardrobe staples that can be layered up for a more casual day look and also strong enough to stand alone, dressed up with a pair of heels” Sury Bagenal, Head of Design, Ascension

Designs have evolved around the artisanal skills that infuse the collection. All fairly-traded of course. Regional Gujariti stitches nestle amongst extraordinary hand-work by SEWA; a women’s union and cooperative in Gujarat, India. Meticulous hand embroidery and time-honoured Indian cutwork, skills passed down from mother to daughter, adorn necklines like modern jewellery. Traditional hand tailoring is applied to jackets and trousers by Mr Dipak Pariya and his team in a small workshop in Nepal, one of the world’s poorest countries.

“The key piece for the A/W 09 season is the overblown billowy shirt. I’m also thrilled with our cropped tailored jacket that will be a great individual piece. Most exciting of all is that we have been able to produce a gorgeous print this season which pulls all the rich colours of the collection together “. Sury Bagenal.

Sustainable, ethically sourced fabrics are truly exceptional. Organic cotton voile billows softly whilst fluid bamboo jersey drapes effortlessly. The finest organic cotton, made in the same place it’s grown. Luxurious peace silk is dyed with pure vegetable dyes in rich colours and organic knits are chunky as well as fine.

The provenance and integrity of Ascension’s Own-Label collection is infused in its fabrics and in the detail of the hand-work. The ageless, covetable and modern designs provide opportunity, give hope and can offer a future. Ascension is redefining ethical fashion.

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Top 10 Buys Under £100, £50 & £25 at Devidoll

Loz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:05 +0000

Whether you’re spending your summer abroad, relaxing at home or under the office air conditioning, Devidoll have the ideal ethical fashion items to make this season a summer to remember! Think sharp tailoring, on-trend prints and cocoon knits for a capsule wardrobe which will outlast the warm weather.

Check out the Devidoll Top 10 Buys Under £100, £50 & £25 to make the most of your ethical wardrobe. The EcoTrendSpotter team have found some of their favourites but be sure to check out the rest at Devidoll.com!

Under £100

Looking to splurge a little? Check out some of the incredible pieces for under £100. We particularly love this fantastic LBD. If you only take one dress with you on holidays, make it the Venice dress from Doie. Just as romantic and elegant as its name suggests, it will take you from a pool party to a museum visit. This silk trim on bamboo jersey dress will make you feel stylish and fabulous at all times!

Under £50

Slightly tighter budget? Do not fear! Devidoll has some fantastic pieces for under £50 and right on trend!

Panda Snack Pointelle Cardigan – Was £160, now £56

Luxury knits are key staples of the great British summer wardrobe. Made in a fabulously soft mix of cashmere and bamboo, it will keep you warm and elegant. This no-nonsense piece falls to the knee and bears two pockets.

We love this Mociun Geometric Bunny Tee. Statement prints and printed tees were key trends this season. This youthful, bright top in organic cotton will be perfect teamed with a boyfriend blazer or thrown over jeans for an effortless look.

Under £25

Looking for an absolute bargain? Have a look at these fantastic pieces for under £25! EcoTrendSpotter loves these incredibly stylish and comfortable Doie Silk Tie Trackpants. They will take you straight from the plane to an antique site visit. Their bamboo jersey, silk trim and Lycra fabric doesn’t crease, making your holidays iron-free.