By Arwa Lodhi Camille Flores was disappointed to find that most ‘it’ beauty products lauded in the press and by Instagram influencers are actually full of garbage – parabens, petroleum products, and those mysterious, could-contain-anything ‘fragrances’. And worst of all? They didn’t even work all that well. The young beauty addict decided to move to a place where nature had more value – Bali – and it was there where she got a great idea: to devise a beauty brand…
By Robyn Gravestock An increased awareness in the importance of sustainable tourism has caused more holidaymakers to seek out hotels that are caring more for the environment. Fortunately, the result of…
By Arwa Lodhi Think ‘food poisoning’ and you’re probably thinking foods that no vegan would ever touch: mayo in the hot sun, uncooked eggs, raw chicken and meat and that harbinger…
By Lora O’Brien This time of year, we’re all pretty obsessed with pumpkin, right? Traditional pies, spiced lattes, creamy soups…yum! But did you know that this autumnal favourite isn’t just healthy…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi When you think ‘solar lights‘, what comes to mind? Ugly black panels or clunky plastic, right? But that’s a pity, because there are actually loads of lovely…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Now that Gucci has promised to ditch the fur, it seems like cruelty-fashion is now a mainstream thing. Consumers are increasingly demanding clothing that doesn’t involve the…
By Diane Small “My biggest dream is to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. This year, we decided to tackle the worst polluting type of clothing that we all buy all the…
By Diane Small When I think of Gucci, I think of a few things: oversized sunglasses, bamboo bag handles, red and green stripes, interlocking Gs…and fur. But luckily, that’s about to…
By Chere Di Boscio It’s a shocking fact, but literally half of all Americans and Britons will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Seriously, that’s an insane number of people.…
By Tara Nolan I’m in a van cruising along a lone highway through the Karoo; my knees are bobbing and hands shaking as I type. We’re in the middle of nowhere…
By Chere Di Boscio Ever wonder what top models really eat in a day to stay as slim as they are? I asked Daniela Christiansson to tell us candidly what she really…
By Amma Aburam When Eluxe was just starting out, there was another sustainable brand on its first legs too – the online retailer From a Confined Space, curated by Carrie Davies.…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Ever heard of Trashion? As you can probably imagine, it’s the marriage of fashion with trash. The ultimate in upcycling, you might say! There are plenty of examples:…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi If you love jewellery and have high ethical standards, you may have a heck of a time finding stunning jewels that don’t hurt the earth and its…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Bucket bags are on trend this autumn. Heels are blocked, and red boots are particularly chic. Did I mention sleeves? The more voluminous, the better. These styles…
By Chere Di Boscio Years ago, I worked in an office that depressed the hell out of me. It was lit by fluorescent lights and stank of old carpets and bus…
By Chere Di Boscio Machu Picchu is a bucket list destination for many, but arriving to the famous site is also something of a mission: you have to land in Lima,…
By Lora O’Brien Ever since What the Health was released it seems that more and more people are embracing the vegan lifestyle. Just a few weeks ago, singer Ne-Yo posted a…
What’s in the stars for you in 2017? Renowned Astrologer, Claudia Vannini reads your horoscope. If you love Claudia’s readings as much as we do, why not get your personal birth chart…
By Jody McCutcheon They say it’s what’s inside that counts. In terms of your home, when said interior consists of sustainable options, all the better. When it comes to home interiors,…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi I’m just gonna say it – the world is messed up. From Iraq and Syria to Libya and Afghanistan, the things the NATO countries and Israel have…
By Diane Small Tattooing has been a popular practice ever since the days of ancient Egypt and Rome. Today, it seems like everyone and their aunt Selma has a tattoo somewhere,…
By Arwa Lodhi Boss Eyewear is set to be your new favorite eyewear brand! Not only are they eco-chic and affordable, but they’re also giving TWO lucky readers the chance of…
By Denise Teh Introvert or extrovert, Type A or Type B; we all know which camp we belong too. But how many of us are aware of our fitness personality? Studies…
By Lora O’Brien African food is impossible to define. The continent is so, so rich with hundreds – if not thousands – of different cultures and is bursting with a wide…
By Lora O’Brien We’ve all heard of clean eating, where we ditch processed and refined foods in favour of healthier grub. We’re also all familiar with clean beauty, which involves using…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Fact: no one creates something ‘just because’. There’s always a reason, always a story. And sometimes that story is just as interesting – or even more so…
By Emily Baldwin What are you wearing right now? Are your shoes ethical or eco friendly? Did your last holiday involve eco-tourism, or was it an ethical vacation? Are you a…
By Arwa Lodhi Fear of flying is no joke. Sufferers experience such intense anxiety and fear, they may not fly at all, even if it means not seeing loved ones or…
By Sally Mitchell As a makeup artist (or MUA, as we’re known to some), it can be painful to witness some of the makeup mistakes many women make. It’s a tough…
By Diane Small Amongst all the ethical fashion offerings of the season, one event stood out this London Fashion Week – Fashion for Conservation. Twenty four renowned international designers gathered to…
By Alicia Erickson The car bumped along the verdant highlands, curving around hills to reveal sweeping views of lakes and silhouettes of volcanoes. We began our ascent into the mountains, carving…
By Lora O’Brien I have to say, I think autumn may be my favourite season. The air is crisp and fresh, our clothes become comfortably oversized and cosy and PSLs become…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Young designers from 46 entered. Sustainable design challenges were set and met. We saw the creations of ten extremely talented shortlisted candidates. And now, after a very…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi The Big Apple is always at the forefront of new trends, and during this New York Fashion Week sustainability has reached peaks of ethical-aesthetics like no other!…
