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
Leopard is the most popular print in the fashion industry. Worn by tribal chiefs and sex symbols alike, it stands for danger and glamour. But the biggest danger is faced by the leopard itself: it is the most persecuted animal around the world for its skin. Leopards’ survival in the wild was the focus of the Caucasus Cat Summit … Continue reading
From heirs to the throne to pop princesses, celebrities – especially royal ones – have a profound influence on fashion. From Grace Kelly’s ethereal gowns to Princess Diana’s fashion forward statements to the modern classics worn by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, we take inspiration from queens of style past and present. Their fashion choices can launch … Continue reading
One of my favourite places in the world is Sydney, Australia’s largest city, where I spent just under 48 hours this week. From the Bondi Beach ‘boho’ vibe to the city-sleek Central Business District, Sydneysiders are a stylish lot, who manage to nail that chic yet laid-back look. This week Sydney played host to the Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading
Hola! Last week I was in one of the most vibrant and diverse countries in the world: Mexico. I flew there just a couple of days after speaking at the Forests for Fashion conference in Geneva, which got a lovely mention on VOGUE.it. While my visit was mainly for work, I sneaked in a couple of cultural experiences that this … Continue reading
Last Friday, Green Stilettos were at the United Nations Office in Geneva to speak at the conference “Forests for Fashion — Fashion for Forests” on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, 21 March. Held under the creative direction of the Italian association Cittadell’arte – Fondazione Pistoletto and its Bio Ethical Fashion Trend (BEST), the … Continue reading
Last week, Greenpeace released another damning report on the luxury industry’s sustainability record. In its Detox campaign’s latest instalment, titled ‘The King Is Naked’, the environmental group has taken on some of high fashion’s most coveted brands: Versace, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior and the list goes on. The launch of the report was … Continue reading
By a peculiar alignment of the stars, two major events are taking place simultaneously this week: the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, running from 6-13 February, and the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia from 7-23 February. Far from being worlds apart, sport and fashion are increasingly converging. Sport chic rules the runways at … Continue reading
Step into Berlin’s Kronprinzenpalais and you forget the darkness and the drizzle on a January afternoon in the German capital. Inside you find the most stylish and sustainable brands that the Berlin Fashion Week has to offer – some 30 high-end ethical fashion, footwear and accessories labels carefully selected by the curators of the Greenshowroom. … Continue reading
We’ve all been there: making New Year’s resolutions, some bigger than others. We have solemnly declared that we would sign up to the gym, go carbs-free and read Anna Karenina in the original version. But somehow come March, these resolutions melt away like winter snow under the spring sun. So instead of writing down hard-to-keep … Continue reading
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