Giving a talk at TEDxGeneva 2017 titled “Slow Fashion – Food for Thought?” was a dream come true! The experience was both nerve-racking and magical, and I am still under the event’s spell. It was a pleasure to work with the very talented and committed TEDxGeneva team and to bond with fellow speakers, each of whom had … Continue reading
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that stiletto heels remain the stuff of dreams for women and men alike. As stilettos celebrate their 110th anniversary, here’s a short history of this famed footwear — from fashion splurges to fetish items. Although slender high heels had been worn by French courtiers as early as late 19th century, it was shoemaker Andre Perugia … Continue reading
It’s been a busy few weeks with lots of new and exciting projects that have kept the Green Stilettos Girl rushed off her feet. One of them is the new weekly show ‘Dress Code’ that debuted last Friday on the Swiss financial television channel Dukascopy TV. Dress Code seeks to help you navigate the fascinating universe of … 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
Recently I was approached by BMW’s new online magazine The Ecoist for an interview about my blog Green Stilettos and how I got into sustainable fashion more generally. Needless to say, I was happy to oblige! I loved the concept of The Ecoist – a highbrow lifestyle e-zine for style-conscious yet eco-minded consumers, and of … 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
Last week I had a great opportunity to visit DESIGNGUT, the annual Swiss sustainable design fair, in Winterthur — a charming town located a 20-minute train ride from Zurich. The event brought together Switzerland’s more established and up-and-coming designers in fashion, jewellery and furniture – all with a sustainable twist. Held in the city’s magnificent … Continue reading
It’s been a month since my search for the perfect green stilettos began, and I certainly owe you all an update! To be honest, the search has not been as productive as I would have hoped. There are plenty of gorgeous green heels around (and I will feature some of them below) and some pretty … Continue reading
Ever since I started this blog, I have been on the lookout for a perfect pair of truly green stilettos, both in form and in substance. I must say this has not been easy! Footwear remains one of the toughest fashion categories in terms of sustainability as most shoes are made either of leather (generally … Continue reading
This week’s letter in the green-to-glam ideas challenge is ‘X’, and it is a special one indeed. First, because in the English alphabet ‘X’ has the least number of words beginning with it. Second, because it is the first letter of my first name: Xenya. A little while ago, I was extremely flattered to be recognized with … Continue reading
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