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Urban legend: THTC takes environmentalism to the streets

Priyanka Mogul

25th January, 2012

Urban legend: THTC takes environmentalism to the streets 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

How to…give your wardrobe a green-over 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

Five of the best…organic cotton t-shirts 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

Holloway Smith-Noir 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

Transparent fashion 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

Annie and Jade 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

Elvis and Kresse 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

Patagonia store 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

Yvon Chouinard 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

WINTER COATS 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

LIMITLESS DRESS 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

H&M 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

People Tree in Bangladesh 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 forward
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The Ecologist guide to Estethica

Ruth Styles

15th September, 2011

Esthethica 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 look
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Craftsmanship: a dying art?

Lida Hujic

15th September, 2011

defunct mannequins 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

SKULL T SHIRT 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

rugby player 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 Baand 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

Africa_Ethical_Fashion 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 menswear Eco-friendly womenswear is topping the fashion charts and, says Robert Phillips, menswear isn’t far behind more...

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