Functionality and social responsibility is the philosophy behind vegan shoe line, olsenHaus.
The footwear brand has to be my favorite eco fabulous find in a while.
Graphic architectural structure that is not only 100% vegan but also mindful of human rights, environmental issues and ecosystems? Count my feet in.
Wouldn’t they work a treat with the spring summer color-blocking trend?
More on olsenHaus here.
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Photo Credit: olsenHaus
What is on your beauty counter lately?
Just stumbled on a brand that is simply eco fabulous.
Don’t you just love a beauty product that is not only works but is also made from all the great stuff like pure plant extracts, organic essential oils (minus the nasty stuff such as synthetic perfumes, artificial colorants, artificial parabens, sodium lauryl/laureth sulphate and all those harsh ingredients that are not great for you or the environment) and is cruelty free?
Other reasons why I am keeping my eye on Organic Surge include the facts that it is set at an affordable price range and finally, a percentage of profits go to two charities supporting orphaned children in Kenya and Uganda.
More information on Organic Surge here.
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Photo Credit: Organic Surge
All Australian skincare line, Jurlique is known for its all natural, high performance products. The company was founded by Dr Juergen Klein and Ulrike in 1985. The couple were chemistry, herbology, homeopathy scientists.
Their products contain flowers and herbs farmed on their own farms, located on unpolluted soil. The brand uses state of the art research in the creation of pure, natural skincare products.
More information on Jurlique here.
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Photo Credit: Jurlique
Prophetik is the latest in the Eco Fabulous series.
Designed by Jeff Garner who hails from Tennessee, Prophetik is an eight-year-old, all-sustainable fashion unisex lifestyle brand. Garner employs the use of peace silk, recycled bottles transformed into fleece, herringbone hemp, linen and hemp jersey in his designs.
The line sees inspiration from Garner’s southern roots and love of horse riding. Celebrity fans of the line include Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon, and the Jonas Brothers. It is stocked in over 40 high end boutiques including Fred Segal and Patricia Field.
Entitled ‘Midnight Garden’, the spring summer 2011 collection consists of gowns, waistcoast, riding breeches. The gradient ombre colouring is achieved with all-natural plant and earth-based dyes on sustainable fabrics such as hemp silk, linen, ramie, organic cottons and reclaimed leather.
For more information on Prophetik, visit the site here.
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Photo Credit: Images used in collage are by Christopher Dadey.
I have had my eye on the Thomas Lyte Powles Poolside Bag for a while. The bag is featured is on the right of the bottom row in the collage above. I like how compact and polished it is in structure. It fits in with the ladylike bag trend as featured here. The fact that it has a zip all along the bag’s edge that allows it to be unzipped all the way down is genius. Now that is a feature I would not mind having on every bag I own. Would sure make for easy packing.
Thomas Lyte is an ethical English luxury brand with focus on well crafted leather and silver products. Their bags, wallets, purses, travel accessories are made in London based workshops.
The fact that they do compromise on quality and strive to be ethical makes them Eco Fabulous.
For more information on Thomas Lyte, visit the site here.
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Photo Credit: Images used in collage taken from Thomas Lyte site.
Leblas is a fine jewellery boutique that features designs that are handmade, ethical and sustainable.
The line fuses traditional practices with sustainable earth friendly practices and contemporary design.
Materials used in the pieces are sourced in a manner that is environmental and culturally responsible.
The line takes handmade jewellery practices used around the world and employs that into Leblas pieces.
I particularly like the gold and rose gold Filigree designs, seen in bottom two images in above collage.
For more information on Leblas, visit the site here.
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Photo Credit: Images in collage courtesy of Leblas.
Photo Credit: Images in collage from Timothy Han site.
Timothy Han London is an all natural luxury skin,hair and home fragrance line. The brand’s philosophy is one of sustainable luxury. Aiming to provide luxury products with minimal effect on the environment.
The products are free from animal by-products, parabens,synthetic or artificial fragrances, sulphates and petrochemicals.
I like that the brand sources ingredients ethically, uses a 100% green energy supplier and employs recycled and biodegradable packaging.
For more information on Timothy Han London, visit the site here.
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Photo Credit: Image of Care by Stella McCartney. Image from Gliving
Eco friendly products that kick the outdated stereotype that the environmentally friendly equals unattractive get top row space on my bathroom shelf.
What we put on our skin and hair is as important (if not more!) as what we put in our bodies. I am a huge fan of all natural beauty products which are free from harmful parabens. My Eco – Fabulous segment is dedicated to sharing them with you.
Stella McCartney stays in keeping with her environment friendly and sexy meets effortless modern ethos with her new skin line.
Care by Stella McCartney is made from 100% certified bio-active ingredients. It contains no petrochemical products or synthetic preservatives.
McCartney’s philosophy is her products has what your skin needs and does not have what your skin does not need.
The unisex body skincare line is packaged in recyclable materials. McCartney has thought of everything,including a recycling program set up by the brand. The Stella McCartney Recycle Care Program is such a great incentive.
This line gets Mariankihogo.com’s Eco Fabulous stamp of approval. It proves that a beauty product can be luxurious at no cost to the environment or one’s health.
For more on the skin line and stockist information visit here.
Photo Credit: Images used in jewellery collage from My Sugarland website and images in garment collage from Anita Quansah website
I am always on the look out for new and emerging talent. Anita Quansah is one such talent you should know.
The designer studied textile design at Chelsea College of Art and Design London. `Her hand embroidered textile focused work (garments, jewellery and interior textiles) sees Quansah employ reclaimed, recycled and vintage fabrics and mixed metals in one off intricate designs.
Quansah’s jewellery ( a few as pictured in the first collage) includes elements such as ribbons, metals (oxidized silver, gold and gunmetal), fringing, pearls, ribbon and rhinestones etc
Quansah has added her unique embroidery on garments for design houses such as DKNY, Diane Von Furstenberg, Ischiko, Victoria Secret and Ecko. She has collaborated with textiles companies such as Weisbrod Zurrer and Sandy Starkman.
In 2004 she designed and embroidered a jacket which featured in the Christian Lacroix Haute Couture show.
The designer quotes art, architecture, fashion (both contemporary and vintage), music, creativity, travel, and nature as sources of inspiration for her work.
Her designs are synonymous with sophistication, femininity and ethnic chic and have been featured in the likes of German Vogue, British Vogue, Dare2magazine, Muse, German Tush and Vision etc.
Her one off pieces are available at My Sugarland , Not Just a Label and Shrimpton Couture.
More on the designer at her website here.
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Images of Duchess Marden products from Duchess Marden website and Puresha.com
Anyone who knows me knows I am in love with eco -friendly beauty products. Let me make myself super clear just in case the word eco is currently conjuring up boring drab packaged products.
I mean eco-fabulous beauty products that look just as great as they feel. They are luxurious, pampering and free of harmful chemicals. I have on speed dial Essential Care’s Gentle Herb Shampoo for my hair, Jo Wood’s Tula Exfoliating scrub for my face and body etc.
One of my eco-fabulous favourites is the Duchess Marden brand. I am addicted to their Foam Cleanser; it is effective for taking my make-up off but does so gently. Another Duchess Marden personal favourite is the Damascena Rose Water. It is truly super invigorating!
Duchess Marden was started by American, Marla Steuer after a journey to South East Asia and a desert trek through India. There she learnt about healing & hydrating properties of the rose, which she incorporated into an all natural sensual skincare line. The line is free of parabens, petrochemicals and chemical preservatives.
I am super glad Marla started this line as the products look and feel stunning! It goes to show that all natural products do not have to be unsightly.
Visit the luxurious Duchess Marden line here.
