A greener routine awaits.
Proof you can have an effective glow without harming the planet
From eco-friendly materials at Balenciaga to Chanel’s new sustainability mission, green initiatives have taken front seat at most every fashion house from here to the other side of the world. But, what's next in terms of fashion-forward sustainability? And should we trust it?
"My favourite way to connect with the sea is actually just to spend time with it. I call it a 'sit stop', but before I even go surfing or swimming or anything, I just like to sit and observe the waves. By doing that you can tune into the movement and the energy of the sea and almost read the ocean."
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Leaps and bounds are being made in the sustainable footwear sphere – here we discover some of the chicest yet eco-friendly shoes ahead of AW2020.
With a halt on international travel and a more homegrown-leaning approach to food and repairs, it's high time that we take our new found love of sustainability everywhere we go, even the bathroom.
The Netflix generation is listening, causing the revitalised sector of second-hand shopping to boom. Now, creative Irish designers have taken the reins.
The environmentally friendly alternative to plastic is as good looking as it is useful.
Good for the planet, your wallet, and your hair.
Get ready to be saying a lot more of 'Oh, this old thing?'
She describes her style as the three Cs; classic, casual and chic.
"More and more people are moving away from the convenience of fast fashion and are starting to consider the longevity of an item"
Trust the Scandinavians to put some plans into action.
Yes, it is possible.
Did you know that most wrapping paper isn't recyclable?
Spoiler Alert: not very.
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish schoolgirl who inspired a global movement to fight climate change, has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2019.
The retailer will start trialing fashion rental.
When the evenings get darker and hibernation season approaches, there are but few seasonal silver linings. The pinnacle of autumnal consolation prizes? Candle season.
Reflecting on the quickening pace of time is most certainly a sign of getting old, but in less than two months 2019 will be over, resplendent with midnight kisses and ill-sought pyrotechnics.
Every month will see a barrage of stall traders showcasing preloved gems, vintage pieces and local artisan and sustainable vendors.
Spooktastic – not plastic.
Shopping, but better!
The beginning of the end?
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
The country's first 'reverse' vending machine goes into operation today, helping the environmental fightback one plastic bottle at a time.
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75,000 tonnes of packaging waste expected for Christmas
Standing With Students never looked so chic
The conversation around how we care for our clothes is changing.
Ireland needs to increase its plastic recycling by 80% to reach EU targets set for 2030, according to Repak.
Gucci is the latest luxury house to double down on its efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of running an international fashion brand.
It's time to take a stand.
...asking for a friend.
Could this be the end of fast fashion?
Marriott International, the world's largest hotel chain, said Wednesday it was ditching single-use toiletry bottles as part of plans to reduce its environmental impact.
Thirty fashion companies, including Chanel, Prada and H&M have joined the initiative spearheaded by François-Henri Pinault, at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Amazon rainforest has been burning for over three weeks – here’s all the ways you can stop this from happening in the future.
Yet another way to source clothing that won't cost the Earth.
The environmental activists are trying to change the ‘culture around consumption’.
Is sustainability no more than a cash-cow in the eyes of fashion houses?
They’ve got the Guaranteed Irish seal of approval and the environment’s too!
In a bid to shun fast fashion, celebrities such as Lewis Capaldi, Kylie Minogue and Billie Eilish have donated their festival wares to Oxfam.
Save the world, while toning your glutes.
One Small Change...
Skipping the lawn-mowing never felt so good
It's not all charity shop and hemp carpet buys...
Taking the litter out of glitter...
"The one thing I've garnered from speaking to designers and industry experts alike is an overwhelming feeling of helplessness."
One Small Change...
Slough off those dull dermal layers
As with nearly everything in the modern world, there’s an app for that.
"Everybody says they're doing it, very few people actually are doing it. Those that are doing it are doing it badly."
And why you should start, today!
Transform the way you lather up...
Netflix and giving a damn about the planet?
One small change...
All the consciousness, less of the effort
Heathrow is going green
Organic luxury, fresh from the sea
Proving sustainability and luxury can be friends...
It's not you, we promise.
Whether it's buying a reusable water bottle, embracing a vegan diet or using metal straws instead of plastic, we all know the #onesmallchange we can make in order to fight against climate change.
Inspiring us all to live greener, cleaner lives
#onesmallchange
Flattering denim that doesn't cost the Earth.
Far easier than you'd think.
Fast fashion looks to have lost its lustre.
Because if you're going to spend time scrolling and tapping, you might as well learn more about how you can save the planet while you're at it.
The way we design and make things is changing.
Cleanse with benefits.
One Small Change...
“It’s not easy being green.”
Women on a mission.
Three cheers for sustainable fun.
One small step for Ireland...
In 2018 alone, the brand recycled 1,500 pairs of shoes.
Happy World Earth Day 2020.
Make it green.
"Listen to the science, listen to the scientists. Invite them to talk."
Once considered naff, sustainable sneakers now boast sleekness and luxury in equal measure.
The power is with the consumer.
Dads get ethical
“Notre Dame will be rebuilt”, Thunberg told MEPs, “I hope its foundations are strong, I hope ours are even stronger.”
Next generation must keep their own carbon levels at a fraction of their grandparents’ in order to prevent catastrophe.
"Look good and feel good by making ethical choices."
All items are PETA-approved.
Spoiler: YES.
The true cost of fashion is getting far more reasonable.
Water bottles, but make it fashion.
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has come into force in central London.
Like pleather but better.
Here's how it'll affect you going forward...
A pledge will be signed by those committed to taking active steps to eradicate modern slavery in their supply chains.
With fabric made from recycled plastic waste.
“It's a privilege to walk the carpet in a designer gown constructed with eco-friendly, sustainable materials," says Harrier.
She told Green Week at Trinity College Dublin that climate change was inseparable from other sustainable development goals.
Going plastic-free has just gotten easier.
“It’s our task to invent a new future for fashion."
Enjoying the festive season to the bitter end doesn’t have to cost the Earth.