Urban legend: THTC takes environmentalism to the streets
Priyanka Mogul
25th January, 2012
Eco-label THTC has launched a new range of organic cotton t-shirts in association with the Soil Association, the Carbon Trust and the Fair Wear Foundation
more...
How to…give your wardrobe a green-over
Ruth Styles
24th January, 2012
There’s more to an eco-friendly closet than FSC timber (although that helps). From getting rid of clutter to reworking old clothes, here’s all you need to know about stylishly sustainable storage
more...
Five of the best…organic cotton t-shirts
Ruth Styles
10th January, 2012
Whether you’re taking up pilates or just going for a jog, there’s an fabulous eco-friendly t-shirt for you
more...
Risqué business: how Holloway-Smith Noir is making burlesque fashionably green
Ruth Styles
22nd November, 2011
Eco-friendly smalls anyone? Green Living editor Ruth Styles meets the duo turning burlesque glamour into planet-pleasing nipple pasties
more...
Transparent fashion: why the industry needs to come clean on supply chains
Ruth Stokes
8th November, 2011
Adding to your wardrobe can be an ethical nightmare, which is why a number of eco-brands are working on new systems that show exactly where your clothes come from
more...
Introducing Annie Le: America's hottest new eco-designer
Ally Boyd
25th October, 2011
America might be better known for Calvin Klein and co but as Ally Boyd discovered, eco-designer Annie Le is giving them a run for their dollars
more...
A belting idea: meet the pioneers turning discarded firehose into fashion
Gavin Haines
12th October, 2011
Firehose isn’t an obvious choice of textile for an accessories range, but for the entrepreneurs behind Elvis & Kresse, it’s simply perfect. Gavin Haines reports
more...
Patagonia launches London flagship store
Ruth Styles
4th October, 2011
The bright green outdoor sports brand has finally arrived in London. Ruth Styles got a sneak preview
more...
Patagonia: the anti-fashion fashion brand
Matilda Lee
4th October, 2011
It's the 'Gucci of outdoor wear' but for founder, Yvon Chouinard, there's far more to Patagonia than fashion. He spoke to Matilda Lee
more...
Five of the best…eco friendly winter coats
Vanessa Jones
27th September, 2011
Whether you’re looking for a trench, a cape or a cocoon, Vanessa Jones has the skinny on the best eco-friendly outerwear around this winter
more...
How to...make your wardrobe go further
Hannah Corr
23rd September, 2011
There are plenty of ways to keep your wardrobe fresh without having to hit the high street. Hannah Corr reveals a few tips on making the most of what you've got
more...
High street giant H&M pledges to change its ways
Hannah Corr
20th September, 2011
In the wake of a Greenpeace campaign, H&M has agreed to put an end to polluting practices. So could this be the start of a new trend? Hannah Corr reports
more...
Safia Minney: fashion’s impact on the earth
Safia Minney
15th September, 2011
In an exclusive extract from her new book - Naked Fashion - the People Tree founder looks at the environmental damage caused by modern fashion – and sketches out a radical new way forwardmore...
The Ecologist guide to Estethica
Ruth Styles
15th September, 2011
London’s environmental fashion initiative celebrates its fifth birthday this year and this season looks set to be the best yet. Ruth Styles takes a closer lookmore...
Craftsmanship: a dying art?
Lida Hujic
15th September, 2011
As London Fashion Week kicks off, Lida Hujic looks at the reasons behind the decline of British craftmanship and asks if we're in danger of losing it altogether
more...
Death by fashion: is your wardrobe poisoning the world's water supply?
Gervase Poulden
24th August, 2011
A Greenpeace investigation has found traces of the toxin NPE in clothes made by 14 major brands. Gervase Poulden reports
more...
Eco-sportswear: what to wear and how to buy it
Robert Phillips
16th August, 2011
From shoes to shirts and everything in between, Robert Phillips takes a closer look at the eco sports gear on offer
more...
The new north: why Scandinavia is leading the world in eco-design
Ruth Styles
9th August, 2011
The Nordic flair for design has taken eco-fashion to new heights and is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow, says Ruth Styles
more...
Not charity but work: Vivienne Westwood's 'Ethical Fashion Africa' collection goes on sale
Rosie Spinks
8th August, 2011
In an effort to address the joint problems of poverty and environmental degradation, Vivienne Westwood has joined up with the International Trade Centre for the launch of her second ethical range
more...
Five of the best...green menswear
Robert Phillips
25th July, 2011
Eco-friendly womenswear is topping the fashion charts and, says Robert Phillips, menswear isn’t far behind
more...
Previous Articles...
Members
Follow the Ecologist
