From fire-retardant infant sleep-suits to designer T-shirts, the use of chemicals such as teflon and formaldehyde in clothes is ubiquitous, while heavy metals including chromium are widely used in leather tanning. However while the presence of hazardous chemicals in cosmetics and household cleaning products is relatively well-known, consumer awareness of toxic elements is rather low when … Continue reading
Every woman I know has found herself at some point in her life staring into her bursting-at-the-seams wardrobe with nothing to wear. But rather than hitting the shops and adding to the growing credit card balance and piles of clothes in your closet, how about shwopping instead? Shwopping (clothes swapping), also known as swishing, is a growing trend … Continue reading
Today is World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is islands! Besides being sought-after destinations thanks to their outstanding natural beauty, islands are home to diverse and creative cultures. To celebrate World Environment Day in style, here are some great examples of green-and-glam fashion from around the world – some that come from island nations and some that are inspired by islands. So stretch out … Continue reading
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