The start of a new year is the time to dream big, lay out one’s ambitions and launch new projects. In short, it is all about great expectations! Definitely so for me as I have decided to take a career break this year in order to focus entirely on sustainable luxury fashion in general and this blog in … Continue reading
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s nearly Christmas – that special time of the year when we get together with family and friends, exchange lovingly wrapped presents, and over-indulge on yummy treats. But above all, Christmas is also a time of sharing and giving. It is therefore particularly gratifying to be able to celebrate this wonderful holiday both stylishly and sustainably. Here are some … 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
The green is in at this year’s Geneva Motor Show taking place from 6-16 March. In its 84th edition, the Salon international de l’auto as it is known in French, is a feast for those looking for zero-carbon mobility. For the first time, the seven finalists for the prestigious Car of the Year title included two models … Continue reading
As we are getting ready to ring in the new year, it is time to look back at 2013. Despite its fair share of depressing news, chief among them the Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh, this year also saw some promising developments and auspicious announcements in the area of sustainable luxury: from zero-deforestation luxury eco-bags … Continue reading
This week, Green Stilettos marked an important milestone – my little blog with a big vision of ‘putting glam into green’ turned one! And what an amazing year it was! Green Stilettos travelled to London, Paris, Moscow, Sydney and Abu Dhabi, and to Zurich, Lausanne and Winterthur here in Switzerland to bring you stories and … Continue reading
As the weather gets colder and the holiday season draws nearer, it is time to get pampered with some wholesome beauty treatments and products. One of my little indulgences is to treat myself to one of Switzerland’s amazing outdoor spas heated by underground hot water springs. The experience of getting a hydromassage in a steaming … Continue reading
Among the momentous events that marked the month of September were the Big Four Fashion Weeks (New York, London, Milan and Paris) and the return of “Downton Abbey” for its fourth season. And both the catwalks and the TV series celebrated the Roaring Twenties and that decade’s forward-looking, frivolous fashion. “In the 1920s everything seemed … Continue reading
As a working mum, I am a big fan of online shopping. I routinely make my purchases – from groceries to designer splurges – on the Internet. However up until now, I was rather dismayed at the paucity of sustainable fashion offerings by major e-tailers. With online sales booming, can green-and-glam fashion be just a … Continue reading
We know from the marketing gurus that women make the majority of purchasing decisions in their households, and tend to be more sustainable consumers than men, more influenced by ethical considerations. Indeed, as I learned at the recent SOURCE Summit, the ethical fashion market is predominately oriented towards female consumers, targeting medium- to high-income market share. … Continue reading
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