Author Archives: somethingsticks

Bloomin’ Brilliant

Posted on March 11, 2012

  The more I investigate ethical fashion, the more I realise that everything is connected and occasionally this interlocking web reveals something truly worth talking about. At The Good Fashion Show several weeks ago, I met Emily Huc who designs … Continue reading →

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Waste Not

Posted on March 3, 2012

Waste bothers me. Of course I dispose of things everyday and it’s inevitable, but it just seems so wrong to go through the process of manufacturing something for it then to be thrown away so easily. With this in mind, … Continue reading →

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The Good Fashion Show

Posted on February 19, 2012

As a new fixture on the London Fashion Week calendar, The Good Fashion Show promised an event teeming with ethical designers, a marketplace, music, art, keynote speeches and a runway show. Held at London House near Russell Square, the venue … Continue reading →

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Is honesty the best policy?

Posted on February 5, 2012

This week I did something I never do; I investigated what people were saying about the subject before writing this post. Considering the awe-inspiring topic, I felt I needed to found out what the reaction was elsewhere. Let’s just say, … Continue reading →

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Everything Must Go

Posted on January 29, 2012

I’m back! Yep it’s been nearly two months and in that time I’ve almost forgotten how to use WordPress and Twitter and everything else tech-related. I really dislike living online and I find the fact that it has become essential … Continue reading →

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From Rwanda with Love

Posted on December 4, 2011

I spent yesterday on a misguided Christmas shopping blitz. Without a plan, I headed for Oxford Street (yes, I have lost my mind!) in search of inspiration. I knew the Fair Christmas Fayre was happening at the Salvation Army so … Continue reading →

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The Tipping Point

Posted on November 27, 2011

I feel the need today, to reflect on all the developments I’ve discovered in the world of ethical fashion and to ponder where this movement is headed. There are a lot of amazing things happening, from fabric innovation to creative … Continue reading →

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Patriot Gains

Posted on November 20, 2011

I hate the idea of this blog becoming a collection of, “I think this is cool – look at it” posts, without much opinion or analysis but unfortunately (or fortunately) this project ticks all the boxes, so I don’t know … Continue reading →

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I Love Lucy

Posted on November 13, 2011

Ethical fashion has been lurking in the back of my mind for a few years but I only recently discovered Lucy Siegle. She never registered on my radar before, probably because living in France obscured my vision of most British … Continue reading →

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MADE makes the grade

Posted on November 9, 2011

I’ve been a fan of MADE jewellery since I first purchased a pair of MADE earrings in Topshop a few years ago. I wore them to death i.e. until I lost one… and then immediately purchased another pair. Last week … Continue reading →

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