The news does not seem to be getting better, with either COVID-19 or the climate change crisis. We are constantly bombarded with anxiety-inducing headlines and scenarios, with many governments and vast swathes of society seemingly apathetic to environmental concerns; who’s NOT seen the images of litter strewn green spaces and plastic waste in the ocean?...
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Airing out your dirty laundry
Having decided to support the slow fashion industry and buy sustainable and ethical clothing, the next problem is laundry. Most people tend to do an unnecessary amount (unless you have children or a very physical job) and it is not really necessary to only wear a garment once and then wash it. There are various...
The dignity and beauty of those who make our clothes
When Shimu, the courageous main protagonist of the film ‘Made in Bangladesh’ says “fucking job” – its because a colleague has died in a factory fire, not a bad day at the office. Starting a union, which is what the film is about, is not straightforward however for Shimu. Made in Bangladesh, a searing new...
Spring sunshine and pretty dresses to lift our spirits
These are such strange times – especially for me, as I lost my darling brother on March 20th. He died of a heart attack it transpired – and his heart illness was not picked up on in the pandemic. I feel he is with me still somehow – his presence seems almost tangible sometimes –...
Wearing the Autumn Winter collection (dog not included!)
Here are some outfits and looks with our Autumn/Winter collection – as worn by us, our lovely customers, and friends Carolina wears Amogh embroidered coat
Just Wear It!
Working in wonderful an ethical fashion boutique in York I became more adventurous in my style. I began to see the advantages of wearing clothes I loved every single day. I was always telling customers in the shop just to wear the dresses they bought for special occasions every day – wearing velvet for example...
Artisan techniques: Hand block printing & Kantha work embroidery
We’re often (try always!) being told that ethical and sustainable clothing is too expensive. It IS expensive, but only compared with certain high street brands. If an item costs practically nothing, you can guarantee it’s costing the Earth, environment and the quality of life of the producer. Not the seller, not the high street, which...
Summer 2019
Thanks to all our fabulous customers – and friends, who have bought from us this summer. You look gorgeous!
Invisibility and the ‘Sack’ part 2
Yesterday Sylvia mentioned the ‘sack’ and how I’ve now been converted. The absolute truth of the moment is that I’ve had a revelation. I’ve noticed that women of a certain age, especially if they are….more curvaceous, become invisible, to everyone. Especially if self-esteem goes down and they feel irrelevant. For years, I’ve skulked about in,...
The ‘Sack’ – my favourite dress
Styles and fashions change but my favorite dress at the moment is the Roshan dress by Nila Rubia. I have three – and I wake up in the morning and wonder which one I should wear. I remember these dresses first coming in when I used to work in Maude and Tommy, a fantastic ethical...