Entries from the category 'eco-fashion'
Posted by Rebekah Roy on August 8th, 2011
I went to visit Ada at her studio and had a look at her new collection. I can’t show it to you, so I took a picture of her knitting machine instead! I’ve known Ada Zanditon for a few years. We met at Vauxhall Fashion Scout, and I was the stylist for the One’s to Watch show where Ada debuted her collection in September 2009. It’s quite exciting that only a few seasons later Ada’s doing a film presentation on the Digital Schedule at Somerset House. She’s also exhibiting at Esthetica at Somerset House for the duration of London Fashion Week 16th – 20th September and at Zip ZoneTrade Show in Paris 30th September – 3rd October.
I recently used one of Ada’s dresses for a Phoenix magazine shoot:
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Visiting Georgia Hardinge
Today I went to visit fashion designer Georgia Hardinge in her new studio. I was quite exciting to see the prints for her new collection. It was...
Beautiful Soul at the V&A
This jacket is part of the Kimono Collection by Beautiful Soul and it's available at the V&A gift shop. Beautiful Soul is designed by Nicola...
Corrie Nielsen Ice Cream
I'm a big ice cream fan so I was delighted to hear that fashion designer Corrie Nielsen has created an extra dark chocolate with a hint of orange...
Phoenix at Selfridges
I love reading magazines but it's always fun to spot one on the shelf that you've worked on. I like going to Selfridges for magazines - they...
Meeting Fyodor Golan!
I had the pleasure of meeting the charming duo behind Fyodor Golan, Fyodor Podgorny and Golan Frydman, at their press day. I used one of their...
The Fashion Cupboard
This is my new fashion cupboard at Phoenix Magazine! I'm quite excited as the whole office is being renovated at the moment and I had been...
Corrie Nielsen Spring/Summer 2012
I went to visit designer Corrie Nielsen at her studio in the vaults in Somerset House. Corrie's SS12 collection was inspired by Oscar Wilde’s...
Phoenix Magazine in the Shops!
I was quite excited to see our 5th issue of Phoenix on the newsstands today at my local magazine shop in Spitalfields. Phoenix magazine comes...
Phoenix Magazine Launch Party
This evening was the Phoenix Magazine launch party celebrating our 5th issue, which is out on news stands today. There are also free copies...
Studio Visit – Christopher Beales
I went to visit fashion designer Christoper Beales and see his new SS 2012 collection. I've worked with Christopher for quite a few years and...
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Tags: eco-fashion, Phoenix Magazine, Studio Visit
Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 22nd, 2011
It’s great when you see something new! This is a Gourd it’s part of the melon family.
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Tea and Cake at Fortnum & Mason
It's really important to take time out and it doesn't have to be days or even hours. It's the season of tea and cake - the perfect way to spend...
Day Off
Sometimes it's good to take time off and take a break even if it's only for a few hours. The last two weeks have been quite busy - I've styled ...
Fashion PRs
Every week I'm visiting designers or PRs to pick up items for my shoots. Today I went to visit Becc at Bloody Gray PR. Every PR is unique. Becc...
Hackney WickED
I'm often visiting Hackney Wick as I work with several designers and photographers whose studios are based there. The streets are usually empty...
Cake & Splendor
The V&A is one of the most romantic places to share a piece of carrot cake.
Rolos
I've always liked Rolos. They're quite handy for a sugar fix and good for sharing. They were introduced in 1971. I was quite surprized to discover...
Gin!
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Love this commercial!
The Deception of Cake
Cake is always a bit exciting. I'm a bit bored of the cupcake, the cupcake is what it is. It always looks nice and tastes ok. I expect more from...
Candy Floss
Usually one would never eat a cup of sugar but candy floss on a stick is hard to resist!
Tony Carter Teapots
Love these teapots by Tony Carter. I saw this one at Selfridges but you can also by them online at Carter Tea Pots
Not sure I'd want a...
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Tags: cake, fruit
Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 10th, 2011
I love Petticoat Lane Market. It’s not as trendy as Brick Lane or the Sunday Up Market but it does have it’s charm and so much stuff! The street was first named Petticoat Lane as it sold petticoats and lace made by the French. During Victorian times the name was changed to Middlesex, but it’s still known as Petticoat Lane. The market is like a massive jumble sale but it feels authentic.
I love this postcard of Petticoat Lane from Spitalfields Life – it’s a great site that specializes in the area.
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Lost Shoe
I wondered how someone can lose one shoe but then I noticed the bottle of beer nearby...
Ecco Boots
I've always been a fan of Ecco walking shoes but I never really thought of them for heels so I was quite delighted when they sent me these heeled...
The Broken Heel
I saw these shoes on the platform at a tube station and thought someone forgot them while changing to into their flats, but on closer inspection...
Underground Shoes
Love these colourful leopard print Creepers from Underground - an authentic British rock 'n' roll brand.
Kat Maconie – Fabulous Footwear
I was quite delighted to meet Kat Maconie at her press day as I've used her Autumn Winter 2011 shoes in a shoot for Phoenix magazine. Kat is a...
Lost Items – Shoes
I often see lost items in the street and I wonder how they got there. How does one lose two shoes? Was she changing into her flats and forgot to...
Polka Dot Shoes at Gina
Love these polka dot shoes from Gina - they just scream summer fun! There is just something about polka dots that I can't resist. I just want to...
Ice Cream and Shoes
I have a weakness for green shoes (and handbags) and I like ice cream. So I quite like a shoes that remind me of ice cream, These shoe ar £65 at...
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Tags: markets, shoes
Posted by Rebekah Roy on December 20th, 2010
I have always been a huge fan of sportswear. Sportswear is more exciting than most people realize as it’s really all about innovation of fabrics and technology. Speedo’s revolutionary LZR Racer swimsuit was so effective that it was able to reduce race times by around 2%. During the The Beijing Olympics 94% of all swimming races were won while wearing a Speedo LZR! The Federation Internationale de Natation deemed it unfit to use the Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit and it was banned from competion – many considered the suit "technological doping."
This caused a surplus of the suits. Instead of sending the products to a landfill Speedo had a more responsible solution. They chose to work with London College of Fashion, University College Falmouth and University of Huddersfield’s students to create new designs.
Here are a couple of the re-designs that I saw at Fashion Press Week!
Speedo have created a new range of the LZR Racer Elite that are fully approved by FINA. Here’s a bit of info from Speedo’s press release about why the Speedo LZR Racer Elite is so special:
LZR Pulse Fabric:
The Speedo LZR Racer Elite is constructed from Speedo’s unique LZR Pulse fabric. Ultra Lightweight, powerful and water repellent, LZR Pulse reduces muscle oscillation and skin vibration through compression. This fast drying fabric is water repellent and also offers low skin friction drag.
Unique 3-D Three Piece Pattern:
The Speedo LZR Racer Elite is constructed with Speedo’s unique 3-D, three piece pattern. Derived from more than 400 body scans, the 3-D, three piece pattern is dynamically engineered to optimize the shape of the swimmer.
Bonded Seams:
The Speedo LZR Racer Elite range utilizes a fully bonded construction. As in the revolutionary LZR Racer, which was the world’s first fully-bonded competition swimsuit, the Speedo LZR Racer Elite features ultrasonically welded, bonded seams to create a smooth yet flexible streamlined surface.
Hydro Form Fit System:
The Speedo LZR Racer Elite is engineered (with the LZR Pulse fabric) to provide a streamlined shape across the whole body. This provides flexibility with optimum economy
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H&M – The Conscious Collection
H&M is launching an ethical collection called 'The Conscious Collection' for spring.
Eco-fashion is more than a trend. In the UK events like...
Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
I always feel so sad when I see an abandoned Christmas tree on the street. However, there is a bit of comfort knowing it will be recycled and...
Environmental Justice Foundation
Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with the lovely model Max Rogers (you may recognise him from the recent Tommy Hilfiger...
Fashion-Conscience.com
What does having a fashion conscience mean to you - organic, fair trade sustainable, recycled and vegan? Well Fashion-Conscience.com seems to...
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Tags: Eco-Fashion, fashion innovation, swimwear
Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 12th, 2008
Simple Shoes are basically sustainable shoes that you can live with.
These trainers have silk gingham uppers and I really like the sheen on them! They also have organic cotton linings, recycled PET laces (laces that used to be soda bottles!) and outsoles that used to be a car tire. The product detail is great on this site and they have six different views of the shoes!
These shoes, called Retire, are made with recycled bike tires and with certified organic cotton. I wore a pair all day and found them pretty comfy. I do feel a bit limited with what to wear with flat shoes especially since I mainly wear dresses. For work they are great as I spend most of the day standing and they feel like slippers!
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Red or Dead Eye Ball
I went to a wonderful event for Red or Dead at Home House in central London. Red or Dead designs footwear, watches, handbags, sunglasses but...
Wanting – The Zebra Print Handbag
I don't know why I have a weakness for certain animal prints but I do and I'm quite picky about the ones that I like. I was visiting a PR...
The Brackenbury Satchel
The satchel always makes me have that back to school feeling and I'm seeing satchels everywhere in London. I think they've become more popular...
She Died Of Love – Tote Bag
I never seem to have enough tote bags. I have a good size handbag but by the end of the day I seem to accumulate quite a few bits and pieces and...
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Tags: Eco-Fashion, handbags, Shoes
