Ethical Style

05/12/2017

'Do Good. Look Incredible'

Would you buy shoes made from apple peelings?

The range took six years to research and develop

24/11/2017

If you're looking to buy less but buy well this Christmas, look no further than our fabulous ethical gift guide in the December issue of Veggie Magazine - from budget to blowout, we've put together your most thoughtful wishlist yet!

14/11/2017

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27/10/2017

HOW TO: Choose a vegan leather investment piece.
From cork and pineapples to even mushrooms - whatever your cruelty-free leather is made from, here's why it deserves a place in your wardrobe.

So you've switched to a plant-based diet, but what about your wardrobe? If you thought that leather-free fashion was hard to find, it's time to update your thinking as well as your new season collection - we've done the hard work for you and scoured the rails for the best vegan jackets, shoes and bags, that you'll actually want to wear!

Studded Vegan Moto Jacket, £168, Free People https://buff.ly/2y5HHDj

Vegan Legging, £88, https://buff.ly/2y5HHDj

Burgundy Falabella Box Shoulder Bag, £745, stellamccartney.com

Black Imitation Leather Belt, £4.99, hm.com

Gwen Black Tote Bag, £135, labante.co.uk

Griffintown - black shoe, £90, Matt & Nat mattandnat.com

24/10/2017

As the new season begins to unfold it's time to dig out your jumpers and cardis that have been sequestered away during the summer months. Luckily, green living guru Hanna Pumfrey Flor and Cesta is on hand to show you how to inject a new lease of life into your winter wardrobe.

The leaves are turning and the nights are drawing in; there's a definite crispness creeping into the air, which can only mean one thing - it's time to get your autumn-winter wardrobe sorted! Entering a new season brings a sense of newness, often in turn, making us want to go out and invest in a whole new look. Here's a tip: don't.
Refrain from spending your hard-earned cash on a totally new wardrobe, when a few extra pieces can transform what you have. Fashion is about expressing yourself, it's about creativity, not about spending frivolously. With that in mind, I have put together my top tips for reviving your autumn wardrobe ethically and consciously, ready for the season ahead.

BUY LESS, BUY BETTER
This is something I wish I could tell the 20-year-old me. Throughout my teens and early twenties, I brought, and brought. Cheap high street items that never quite did the job. At one point, I owned more than five pairs of identical Topshop black skinny jeans. Always needing to buy another pair as one had lost its colour four washes in, or gone baggy at the knees.
The fashion industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, and fast fashion garments which are worn less than five times and kept for 35 days produce more than 400% carbon emissions per item per year than garments worn 50 times and kept for a full year.
Invest in classic styles that are timeless and suit your shape. This will ensure you stay in love and want to wear them for years to come.

MAKE INFORMED CHOICES
Do you ever look at the care label to find out what's in your clothes? When buying from the high street you'll see a lot of fabrics with 'poly' in. These aren't likely to be eco-friendly. Choose organic or sustainably produced materials like Tencel and Modal to limit the environmental impact and send a message to retailers to clean up their act.
The benefits of choosing safer, more eco-friendly materials are clear; choosing organic cotton, for example, yields a 40% reduction in global warming potential, 72% lower primary energy demand, and lower water consumption. Not only that, the farmers and workers involved in production are not exposed to the harmful chemicals that regular cotton growing demands.

PICK YOUR STATEMENT PIECE
When Karl Lagerfeld built a Chanel rocket launchpad in the middle of the Grand Palais, the trend for space-age fabrics this season was confirmed. If you're keen to follow the latest trends, then this is the one to pick for AW17. But, make it an ethical purchase, of course. I'll be getting my high-shine fix this season by rocking a bag. This brand use washable paper, sourced from environmentally appropriate forests in Vermount, that rivals leather in look, feel and durability. These metallic paper products are vegan-friendly and beautifully crafted to stand out from the crowd.

Hanna is the founder of Flor and Cesta, a sustainable lifestyle platform for the conscious city dweller. Visit florandcesta.com, you can also follow her on Instagram

23/10/2017

It's beginning to feel a lot like autumn, and we couldn't be happier! Wrap up in this mossy dress from Komodo

18/10/2017

5 WAYS TO GO GREEN....

Can fashion exist responsibly? Yes! says ethical blogger Natalie Smith of sustainably-chic.com shares her eco advice for a more thoughtful wardrobe...

1. Find out who's the maker behind the product. Is the worker paid a fair wage? Is their work environment safe? If a site doesn't disclose this information, send an email. Transparency is extremely important, and if a brand is unwilling to answer your questions, I would be cautious.

2. Look for eco-friendly materials and certifications. This list is growing every year, and words like 'organic' and 'all natural' are easy to spot. Other materials I love to see in clothes tags are Tencel, linen and h**p. Fair Trade and GOTS Certified are globally recognised and reassuring when it comes to workers' rights.

3. Stick to the brands you can trust. Once you've established a handful of favorite conscious brands, keep supporting them. After all, they need you to continue! Most of them are very receptive to the market, so if there is something you are looking for that they don't stock, let them know. Plant that seed, and I'm sure enough requests will lead to a new product.

4. Follow sustainable blogs and publications. There's so much information you can find online and on social media! Bloggers are usually some of the first to know what's new in the conscious fashion and beauty industry, since brands reach out to them to promote new lines and campaigns.

5. Less is more. Gone are the days when you have a new outfit for every occasion (at least, that's what the movement is working towards). Its about choosing quality over quantity, and truly valuing that garment. You want to be able to wear it year after year, so sticking to timeless pieces is key. My closet - although bigger than I want - is going to stick around for decades. Who knows, maybe my kids will be rummaging through it one day...

Natalie is the founder of sustainably-chic.com and you can follow her posts on Instagram

Sustainable fashion, beauty & lifestyle blog by Natalie Kay. Featuring eco-friendly & ethically made clothing, skincare and home decor for the conscious consumer.

05/10/2017

Check out the Switch campaign as part of the British Fashion Council's Positive Fashion initiative

04/10/2017

Have you seen our supplement yet? We caught up with SophisticatedSisters Sustainably Chic The Fair Edit and to find out what's in their wardrobes, what sustainable fashion means to them and how we can create a more thoughtful way of getting dressed.

26/09/2017

Hands up if you live in sneakers? Great news for fans...

Converse has partnered up with vegan professional skater Kenny Anderson

21/09/2017

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Safia Minney is the woman who changed the fashion game. When the founder of ethical brand People Tree set up the company (first in Japan in 1996, then in the UK in 2001), no one else was crafting fairly made clothes that melded style with

21/09/2017

New issue klaxon! Our beautiful supplement is on sale today, with our gorgeous October issue of Veggie Magazine - featuring all our award-winning brands from our first Ethical Style Awards.

12/09/2017

In a recent Veggie poll, our readers revealed that price was the main factor they consider when buying cruelty-free beauty - luckily, we've compiled our ethical beauty on a budget round-up - check out our free beauty supplement, on sale with Veggie Magazine, now!

25/08/2017

Happy Friday, Veggies! Our new September issue is on sale now and it comes with this free mini mag, too!

18/08/2017

Vegan leather is on the rise and we couldn't be happier!

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/oskar-zieba/vegan-leather-is-booming_b_17756712.html?utm_hp_ref=sustainable-fashion

Findings by Grand View Research estimated that...

16/08/2017

Ethical consumerism is booming - find out why, here: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/besma-whayeb/ethical-consumerism_b_17737500.html

The time has finally come: ethical consumerism is going mainstream! It's exciting to have seen the ethical mindset become a more widely-recognised and ac...

31/07/2017

There's only a few more days to vote in our - have you voted for your favourite highstreet brand yet?
MONSOON
ZARA
Mango
Seasalt Clothing
H&M
Fat Face
Marks and Spencer
VERO MODA
WhiteStuff
ASOS

27/07/2017

Our beautiful August issue hits the newsstands today and we shine a light on the eco essentials you'll need for summer holidays - whether you're off on a beach break, weekend away or country escape.

Pick up a copy to check out our edit list.

26/07/2017

There's not long left to vote in our awards! Voting takes less than a minute and every entry automatically puts you into our to a in the New Forest.

GOOD LUCK! ✨

http://www.vegetarianrecipesmag.com/ethical-style-awards

21/07/2017

Yesterday, Veggie's deputy editor Sophie managed to get a first look at BRITA United Kingdom's latest collaboration with fashion designer Henry Holland House of Holland. Famous for his cheeky slogan tees, Holland has created two limited-edition slogan t-shirts to bring attention to the 7.7 billion single-use plastic water bottles that end up in seas and landfill
every year.

Actress and environmental philanthropist, Lily Cole, is an ambassador for the campaign, encouraging people to make small changes that can have a big impact on the environment, such as swapping to a
reusable water bottle.

An average of 7 waste plastic bottles have been used in each slogan t-shirt. Find them on sale via the House of Holland website, with all profits going to the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

15/07/2017

Sustainable Clothes will soon be the norm as VERO MODA announce their new Aware Collection to be launched this Autumn! Make sure you're not left behind and vote for your favourite brand in our for the chance to win some amazing prizes!

Live fast, work fast, shop fast; that can often be the cycle we're caught up in. That's why here at Veggie we're all about slowing down, especially when it comes to fashion. So, in light of this…

14/07/2017

Love Fashion and the Environment? Vote for your favourite ethical fashion brands in this years and be in with the chance to win an incredible prize! http://buff.ly/2vjZ4e5

Live fast, work fast, shop fast; that can often be the cycle we're caught up in. That's why here at Veggie we're all about slowing down, especially when it comes to fashion. So, in light of this…

13/07/2017

There's only a few more weeks left to vote for your favourite high street brand in our Ethical Style Awards! http://www.vegetarianrecipesmag.com/ethical-style-awards

We've got four amazing judges choosing the winners of the other categories, which are:

Best For Bags:
Free People
Matt&Nat New Zealand
Wilby
LaBante London
Fashion-conscience.com

Best For Shoes:
Vegetarian Shoes
Will's Vegan Shoes
Po-Zu Footwear
Bourgeois Boheme
Beyond Skin

Best For Accessories:
Made
Votch
Mirabelle Jewellery
Kind
Edge of Ember

Best For Fit Kit:
Under The Same Sun
Wellicious
Asquith
Patagonia
Ethletic

Best For Online Shopping:
ASOS
Fashion-conscience.com
Gather&See
Rêve En Vert
Boden

Best For Everyday Wear:
Thought
bibico
Ace & Jig
Nomads Boutique
Beaumont Organic - 100% Ethical Luxury Clothing

Best For Occasion Wear:
Stella McCartney
Beyond Skin
Kowtow
Rose & Willard
MONSOON

One To Watch:
Thought
Riyka
CUS
Komodo
Bamboo Clothing

11/07/2017

There's no better way to ensure where your clothes come from than by making them yourself! Be sure to nominate in the to help celebrate the brands making it easier for us to recycle fabrics

Everyone say hello to Stella! You can get the free pattern to stitch her (plus be in with the chance to win prizes worth £170), all you have to do is nominate your favourite sewing shops, brands and personalities for the ! at http://www.sewmag.co.uk/awards

11/07/2017

UK households are applying sustainable practices to their wardrobes, and we couldn't be happier!

http://www.wow.com/article/CXoV61/596364ace4b02e9bdb0de9fe

'It’s great that fewer clothes are ending up in the residual waste.'

06/07/2017

Are you doing your bit for ?

A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute, and it’s becoming a real problem for waste build up in our oceans

04/07/2017

Our on this Tuesday Kowtow Gather&See People Tree - what are your favourite slow fashion brands?

03/07/2017

Good news, these brands are committing to using 100% sustainable cotton by 2025 🙌

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/sustainable-cotton-2025-fashon-brands_uk_5937ce32e4b01fc18d3efc4a?utm_hp_ref=sustainable-fashion

Preach 🙌

03/07/2017

Have you voted in our Ethical Style awards yet? We've got some amazing judges selecting the best brands, but we need your help to crown your favourite ethical high street brand - plus you could win a spa break for two at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa

Live fast, work fast, shop fast; that can often be the cycle we're caught up in. That's why here at Veggie we're all about slowing down, especially when it comes to fashion. So, in light of this we're really excited to announce the launch of our first ethical style awards, where we'll be shining a l...

28/06/2017

Will Gen Z help the fashion industry clean up its act? What do you think? 🤔

Four years after the Rana Plaza tragedy, a burgeoning collection of cool but ethical brands have launched to target the socially conscious young consumer. But there is still a long way to go

27/06/2017

Vote for your favourite brand in our and you could a spa break at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa!

Could the winner be...
MONSOON
Mango
ASOS
Marks and Spencer
H&M
VERO MODA
White Stuff
ZARA
Fat Face
Seasalt Clothing

Vote now: http://www.vegetarianrecipesmag.com/ethical-style-awards

Live fast, work fast, shop fast; that can often be the cycle we're caught up in. That's why here at Veggie we're all about slowing down, especially when it comes to fashion. So, in light of this we're really excited to announce the launch of our first ethical style awards, where we'll be shining a l...

23/06/2017

The new issue of Veggie Magazine is on sale now - check out the fab feature on ethical summer sandals featuring Bourgeois Boheme Matt & Nat, Komodo Beyond Skin Po-Zu Footwear Vegetarian Shoes Free People

22/06/2017

Pick up a copy of the July issue of Veggie Magazine to find out who was crowned the winner of the best Label category, voted for by you...

It’s summer at last! We’re saying yes to wellness this month with mindful cooking from Fearne Cotton, super salads and meditation exercises from the queen of calm, Jody Shield - inspirational speaker, author, healer, meditation ambassador Here's what to look out for in our beautiful July issue, out now! http://www.vegetarianrecipesmag.com/blog/10-things-to-look-out-for-in-our-july-issue