Revisiting 'Love on the Left Bank'

"...She was Vali Myers, the Beatnik gypsy mystical witch who reigned over the rain-soaked streets. With her wild hair, kohl-rimmed eyes, loose raincoat, and cigarette, she offered herself with abandon and self-containment. She mirrored what I aspired to aesthetically—to be unconscious of style, yet style itself. Her subterranean world seemed emblematic of all I hoped to attain: in a word, freedom. These images, shot in the 50s by Ed van der Elsken, melded the documentary with art."
| Vanity Fair |

The Perfect Spring Sweater:

Hetterson's Crenelle sweater is made from "superfine organic NZ merino" and hand-dyed with low impact dyes.
| Hetterson |

Bodkin Spring/Summer 2011

Click here for more about Bodkin's sustainability practices.

ORGANIC by John Patrick S/S 2010

| ORGANIC by John Patrick |

Ampersand AS Apostrophe

This innovative label re-purposes 100 year old mail carrying duffels into chic convertible purses.
|Ampersand AS Apostrophe|

EDUN S/S 2011

| full collection |

Sarah Trotter Vintage

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Kora Jewelry

"Kora merges the worlds of beautiful jewelry and sustainable business development in the belief that both can and will benefit. Our handmade pieces feature recycled materials found and used by local artisans in African developing communities. The long-term sustainability of our producers is important to Kora. By paying fair prices for product we provide the artisans with the crucial capital to build their businesses." more

H&M Conscious Collection

"Sustainability is a long term trend at H&M and this April as part of the focus on sustainability H&M will introduce the Conscious Collection – The collection which is for women, men and children is made from enviromentally – adapted and greener materials such as organic cotton, Tencel® and recycled polyester. H&M’s designers have been inspired by different shades of white, one of the most important colours this Spring. A minimalist, tailored look is combined with romantic lace, Broderie Anglaise, frills and draping. The Conscious Collection will be on sale in all H&M stores from 14th April." more

Beauty Inspiration: Sophie Vlaming pt. 2

Beauty Inspiration: Sophie Vlaming pt. 1