Sisters Julie and Marie Skall are the incredible designers behind the Danish sustainable fashion brand, Skall Studio. The elegantly timeless brand has become well known for its beautifully made minimalist wardrobe staples made from natural and sustainable materials.  But also at the heart of this brand, is a story of family and sisterhood. Julie and Marie have turned their sustainable upbringing into a brand that looks to create beautiful designs that respect and celebrate Mother Nature.

March is all about celebrating female empowerment and womanhood, especially during these uncertain times. To continue with our interviews on the amazing women from across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industries making a difference, we wanted to sit down with one of our favourite sustainable designers championing the importance of female empowerment.

Nearly a year into the pandemic, fashion weeks around the world continue to be finding new and exciting ways to present the latest collections. Following on from their hybrid iteration last summer, Copenhagen Fashion Week launched last week entirely on their impressive digital platform.  This week I joined the fashion community from my laptop in London to attend the fully digitised Copenhagen Fashion Week to investigate just how the many iconic brands were embracing the format.

A guest to the Paris Haute Couture Week schedule, Ronald van der Kemp is unlike any other designer on the calendar. The Dutch designer is well known for his emphasis on creating sustainable and ethical couture, turning fragments of “scrap” into beautiful works of art and couture that fuel a conversation about a more mindful approach to fashion.

“In the post Me Too, post Black Lives Matter era, in the middle of a world health crisis, I consider it my duty as a couturier, to conjure up an enchanted vision, full of magic and imagination,” Julien Fournié described in his statement on his latest couture collection, ‘First Storm’. Inspired by the current state of society, Fournié offered a moment of escapism that took his virtual audience through fantastical worlds of his own creation.

In a joyful celebration of family and togetherness, Chanel presented a collection and show inspired by our collective dreams of attending summer soirées and weddings. Bringing together iconic Chanel designs with a more modern take on couture design, Creative Director Virginie Viard’s latest vision was inspired by the intimacy and joy of family gatherings, and in particular, weddings.

'Sustainable', 'eco-friendly' and 'green' are just some of the buzzwords that the fashion industry love to use in marketing campaigns. But how accurate are these descriptors? And how do we separate the fact from the fiction? This week's Ethical Talks is all about the phenomenon of greenwashing. Covering everything from what it is, to how it is affecting independent brands to how you can spot it!

Conscious consumerism is a concept that has become more popular in 2020. As the majority of us have been forced to slow down and evaluate our pre-COVID lifestyles, we wanted to sit down with one of our favourite sustainable entrepreneurs, Cora Hilts. Cora is the CEO and Co-Founder of sustainable e-tailer Rêve En Vert and is helping us navigate a more conscious lifestyle that doesn’t sacrifice style. Our founder, Noemi Plaza, was joined by Cora from her stylish home in Dalston, East London via Zoom to discuss everything from supporting local brands to her top tips on finding forever pieces for your wardrobe!

Following the continued social distancing measures in the UK, London Fashion Week presented its first hybrid 6-day extravaganza. While many designers chose to present their collections on the LFW digital platform, launched back in June, some designers and brands opted for intimate physical appointments too. With a schedule of over 80 designers, LFW once again became the epicentre of conversations on community, sustainability and inclusivity – accessible to all through the digital platform.

From 90’s sitcoms to gripping dramas, streaming sites like Netflix have made it even easier to go back and watch our favourite TV shows again and again. And while we may fall in love with the stories and characters, TV shows are the perfect place to get some chic style inspiration for the new season. Just like our style edit inspired by the coolest film characters and the most iconic music videos, we’ve put together 5 sustainable looks inspired by our favourite TV characters!

From the rise of supermodels and high fashion, to the style icons seen on American TV, 90’s fashion was all about effortlessly chic looks. Supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss inspired a more minimalist and effortless approach to fashion. Slip dresses, oversized tailoring and simple accessories became key trends across the decade – styles we think form the basis of the perfect city chic wardrobe! Just like our style edits celebrating the trends of the 70’s and 80’s, we’ve put together 5 sustainable looks inspired by the cool and chic 90’s!

From bold prints and bright colours to sharp and oversized tailoring, the endless range of styles from the 80’s still inspires designers and brands today. While we may mainly associate the era with neon leotards and leg warmers, power dressing was also a massive trend. From Princess Diana’s elegant tailoring to the chic and glamorous shoulder pads and suits worn on 80’s television shows, like Dynasty, the suit became a key staple for the powerful, working woman. Just like our 70’s style edit, this week we have put together 5 sustainable looks inspired by the bold and chic power dressing of the 80’s!

Starting university is an exciting yet daunting time, especially with the current situation. From shopping for your homeware essentials to collating your university wardrobe, the process of packing for university can often get a little confusing and can be incredibly wasteful. As the new academic year gets closer, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks on how to live a more sustainable student life.

As the world adjusts to a new normal, fashion weeks have been forced to find new and exciting ways to present globally. One fashion capital that has embraced this new normal is of course Copenhagen. Opting to showcase both digitally and physically, Copenhagen Fashion Week is one of the first hybrid fashion weeks of the year.

Sustainable fashion is often associated with having a much higher price point, adding a level of exclusivity to the movement that some of us realistically cannot afford. So what affordable sustainable brands are on the market today?

2020 has seen the traditional fashion week be completely reimagined. With digital fashion weeks becoming the norm, last week we took a visit to Helsinki Fashion Week’s Digital Village and watched the incredible sustainable fashion and 3D design on offer.

From the earthy tones to the retro knitted co-ordinate pieces, 1970’s fashion was all about experimenting with traditional silhouettes and mixing colours, patterns and textures. The decade saw a variety of subcultures all with their own distinct styles. While Freddie Mercury and Ziggy Stardust gave birth to glam rock, Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell were the epitome of Boho Chic.

A much-needed reset of the fashion industry is something that has been highlighted during this unusual time of 2020. And whilst we have previously discussed the jump to digital fashion weeks, virtual fashion, and the effects on traditions like street style, it seems that another tradition of the industry has come under scrutiny – the outdated fashion seasons.

Summer is finally here! So whilst we have already shared our sustainable summer wishlists, we thought we would dedicate a style edit to one of our favourite, and most essential, accessories – sunglasses! We have put together a list of our favourite sustainable sunglasses brands that are creating some of the most stylish and environmentally friendly styles that give back to communities across the world.

To celebrate Plastic Free July, we wanted to share with you one of our new favourite beauty brands, Nereus London. The brand who are not only looking to eradicate the use of single-use plastics in the beauty industry, have created an incredible collection of unique scents that transport you to exotic international locations with every use.