Generally we have all become much greener - we recycle our household waste, we offset our carbon footprint, but do we buy ethical clothing? Well apparently we do. According to designer Christopher Raeburn “a growin…

I've never really thought about what happens to the scrap metal from the world's most coveted designers: CHANEL, PRADA, LV, DOLCE GABBANA etc.   It would be a shame for those to go to waste as I would love to get my hands…

Dedicated to promoting fair trade, human dignity and environmental sustainability, Hovey Lee's designs are sourced from gemstone suppliers that adhere to Fair Trade sourcing standards, which ensure that these…

The kigo footwear Story

The kigo story begins in 2006, on a day when retired teacher Jan Kuramoto wanted to finish a day on the mountain with après ski. Having only her ski boots to wear on her tired feet, she decided to sk

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A 200 year-old tradition from mystical Bahia, Brazil, "Brazilets" are worn throughout Latin America and provide a spiritual significance for all who wear them. Wrap Brazilets around your wrist and tie three knots…

Cork harvesting has been a way of life in Mediterranean Europe for at least 1000 years. The ancient cork forests stretch along the southern Mediterranean coast from Italy to Portugal with individual cork trees livi…