Fruit Fragrance

When  it  comes  to  fruit, people  always get the sense of spring and summer, healthy and organic.                                                                               In EcoluxeLondon Boutique, grapes and strawberries, apples and bananas, become hot commodities. The  fruit element is applied in both pattern and shape by various designers for season’s items.

This trend has also become a favourite of many celebrities, who provide a new discription of fashion via their own unique  skills for colours and styles matching. Obviously, a youthfull look is created through vibrant colours and bold design.

                                                                     As  Winter is coming while we still miss the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, let us find out how EcoluxeLondon Boutique conquers our taste buds and vision.

The strawberry fragrance is ‘felt’  through  the  vivid design so strongly  that sometimes you even desire to eat it….  The  necklace and rings are from  the ‘Bailey Tomlin’ collection.

Grapes are  very appetizing and tasteful ….  and  ‘Bailey Tomlin’  is inspired by the  fine design of the fruit and the vine leaves.  Are  you  ready to wear  them?

Bananas  give us the impression of strength whilst the yellow colour makes us think of freshness and happiness. This eye catching combination is used by ‘Les Konsphin’ to create their accessories.

We  all know that earrings are an important final touch to a fashionable look. These stylish apple-green  earrings by ‘Craftworks Cambodia’ are the perfect example of respect for the environment as they are made from upcycled paper.

Find them all at EcoluxeLondon Boutique !

Cork???????? In Ecoluxe London diaries????

All the way from Portugal cork will be catwalking for us in London.

During Ecoluxe London sustainable luxury fashion show!

On 17th February, 19.00. Kingsway Hall Covent Garden.

 

 

http://www.fashioncorkuk.com/

 

Ecoluxe London sustainable luxury fashion show: A Grinn fairy tale

Jan de Villeneuve takes to the Catwalk in Support of Ethical Luxury

during London Fashion Week 

 

“I am looking forward  to  being  on  the  Ecoluxe London catwalk  during  London  fashion  week, helping  to  promote   sustainable  luxury  with  an  ethos  as  well  as   the  fabulous  creative  embroidery   of  Fine  Cell  Work” says an enthusiastic Jan de Villeneuve, top model.

For its 8th edition, Ecoluxe London teams up with award-winning prison charity and social enterprise Fine Cell Work for the first ever sustainable luxury fashion show during London Fashion Week, with an online silent auction to raise funds, including donations from Stella McCartney, Margaret Howell and Chloe in support of Fine Cell Work, that will be embellished by its embroiderers to create unique pieces. There will also be a drinks reception.

On 17^th February 2014, 19.00 in Kingsway Hall, 66 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BX Covent Garden.

 

Fashion is a new departure for the Fine Cell Work embroiderers who are more familiar with embroidering intricate patterns for cushions and interior accessories to the highest standards. For Autumn/ Winter 2014 Fine Cell Work will be promoting their SWAG bag collection.

“My mother sewed beautifully and she inspired my passion for sewing and embroidery. I always seemed to be making tapestry cushions on film sets which I gave away to friends.

There is great satisfaction in seeing the finished product after the hard work.

 Sometimes I would become so engrossed in it that I was more interested in finishing the cushion than the film!” (Dame Judi Dench, Patron of Fine Cell Work)

This is the first time that Fine Cell Work has collaborated with fashion designers to embellish their pieces with exquisite embroidery.

“It is fantastic that Ecoluxe London are supporting Fine Cell Work. The Ecoluxe London Fashion Show is important for the new opportunities it will bring prisoners for work in the future in the fashion industry. I thoroughly support it.” (Wayne Hemingway, MBE)

“We are so excited about the show. We have incredible brands from all over the world this season; we are also hugely proud to be able to showcase the prisoners’ embroidery work. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote an amazing charity“ (Stamo, co-founder of Ecoluxe London).

Brands showcasing their work include:

Ala Mairi (heritage based artistry, luxury womenswear, PK, UK)

Ar-Li  (Felt accessories, A women’s coop in Kazakhstan, KZ)

Bailey Tomlin (Exquisite millinery, jewellery, sculptural pieces, UK)

By Stamo  (Luxury with a twist, UK)

CraftworksCambodia  (Jewellery and accessories made of recycled rice bags, bullet shells, etc. NGO based in Cambodia, KH. Attendance sponsored by  ‘By Stamo’)

Elena Garcia (Daring design with traditional techniques for eco luxury, UK)

Fine Cell Work (Social enterprise that trains prisoners in embroidery, UK)

Grace (Beautiful clothes for real women, UK)

Green Embassy (Timeless clothing, traditional techniques GOTS certified, AU)

Joyce Peñas Pilarsky Daring Collections (Womenswear sustainable luxury, PH)

L-L-B (Womenswear, conceptual ecology, FR/NO)

Le Konsphin (Womenwear and accessories, PT/VN)

Marita Huurinainen (Sustainable luxury, womens/mens accessories, FI)

Nadine Mneimneh  (Contemporary womenswear, LB)

Njema Helena (Modern fashion with an African aesthetic, UK/KE)

Sew Last Season (Limited edition up-cycled men’s shirts, UK)

Supported by Rain® (Rainwear made of recycled umbrellas, UK)

Wellicious (Luxurious Eco-Friendly GOTS certified yoga, pilates and loungewear, UK)

…and  more!

ANNA P. : British Eccentricity

Anna P.  label  creates uniquely  beautiful  pieces  whilst  being  kind  to  the planet, handmade  in  her  London studio using  traditional  crafts  and  materials  sourced  as  locally  as  possible  to  minimise  her  carbon  footprint.       

Anna  P.  collections  are  inspired  by  a  desire  to  blend  and  contrast  materials  and  textures, using  vintage  fabrics, denim  and  lace  contrasted  with  patent  leather  and  hand  moulded  fittings.

Anna  P.  creates  a  stylishly  unique  feeling  of  british  eccentricity  which  gives  each  collection  an  individual  identity   with  all  the  hand  finished  detailing.

Anna P. range  comprises  of  handbags,  purses,  bungles  and  and  interchangeable  headbands.

SewLomax

Created in the UK, SewLomax uses high quality ethically sourced canvas bags . The products offered are always fun but also stylish and they uniquely and creatively offer ways in which to organise and transport items.

Each piece in the SewLomax range is lovingly finished by hand making every one an original. This further allows the lucky owner to feel     individual and unique.

SewLomax products are ageless and also timeless. They appeal to many genres from the dog owner to the busy city worker! 

With new styles regularly updated  SewLomax  plans  to keep its customers  in a buoyant mood!

www.sewlomax.com

Check  SewLomax Collection

   at the  Ecoluxe London

        pop up boutique!

 

Danica Cosic Design

Driven by wanderlust and a desire to create with purpose, Danica Cosic Design was launched in 2009. Danica Cosic, marries traditional craft and culture to fashionable, but classic designs, while incorporating a socially aware approach. 

The goal for each Danica Cosic  handcrafted item is for it to be seen for its value, cultural and traditional richness and unique beauty. 

With a strong belief in the artisan’s potential to thrive beyond their current marketplace and a passion for Moroccan design and culture, Danica Cosic’s mission has been to take the concepts of craft and artisanal goods in a new direction. 

All Danica Cosic products are handcrafted with thoughtfulness, dedication and attention to detail.  Not only is the goal to provide a beautiful and unique fashion item, but also to support the local artisan businesses and provide a new platform for artisans to display their talents.

www.danicacosic.com

Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 promotes and nurtures UK talent

By Stamo

Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

Leading the way in Ethical Fashion is British Talent, Innovation and Ecoluxe London.
In our September ‘ 12 exhibition, we had no less than thirteen UK based companies with Ethical credentials, dedication and support for British manufacturing.

Dresses made of celluloid film and recycled surgical masks by Tytti Thusberg: Ecoluxe London Sep ’12. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

With the motto ‘love is everything’, Tracey Ellis founded Shanti Sundays in 2010. Colourful leisure and yoga wear manufactured in the UK with its accessories manufactured in India, where the company also supports various charities.

Shanti Sundays in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

Supported by Rain: Using broken umbrellas and end of roll fabrics to create unique rainwear made in the UK.

Supported By Rain in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com.

By Stamo: Luxury classics with a twist. Manufactured in the UK.

By Stamo in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

British designer Romero Bryan, chose to showcase his new collection in Ecoluxe London instead of NY Couture Fashion Week. His first attempt to create luxury with a conscious produced layered jackets and skirts with transparent details in cream and black.

Romero Bryan backless dress

Romero Bryan and Yva from Yvian in Ecoluxe London Sep ’12

Yvian, showcased with us their first collection. Dedicated to fair trade and fair working conditions. Yvian is committed to change lives and promote development through fashion.

Yvian in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom

Anna P: leather handbags and cool headbands. This season Anna, besides her leather accessories also showcased her collection made of recycled denim trousers. Everything is UK made.

Headband by Anna P in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

Rebecca-Jane: Leather handbags and accessories made of recycled and reworked leather jackets. Manufactured in the UK

Rebecca- Jane in Ecoluxe London Sep ’12

Selina Cheong: Leather handbags and accessories manufactured in the UK and made according to the highest quality standards.

Selina Cheong in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom

Talented Totes: UK made totes and a range of canvas and fabric bags made in the UK. Menswear fabrics and off cuts are also used to create a range of totes with cool prints on them.

Talented Totes in Ecoluxe London Sep ’12. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

Bailey Tomlin: exquisite hair bands, head pieces, jewellery and handbags- designed and created in the UK

Bailey Tomlin in Ecoluxe London Sep ’12. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

Hatastic!: reworked and reblocked vintage hats with added ‘bits and bobs’. Chloe works wonders.

Sew Last Season, Elena Garcia, presented her collection of upcycled men’s jackets and shirts.

Sew Last Season in the Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom

The shoe fleur collection from Po-Zu.

Po-Zu in Ecoluxe London Sep ’12. Pic by Polydor@PolPic.com

A picture is a thousand words so please feel free to talk about them.

No2: Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 adds an international flavour to London

By Stamo

Today we will continue our journey through Europe discovering more ethical brands that showcased their work in our Ecoluxe London Sep ’12 showroom.

Europe and its ethical fashion were well represented in our Sep ’12 Showroom with exhibitors coming from Spain, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Sweden and Greece.

MuMu Organic filled the room with sea breeze and colours inspired by the Aegean sea. Athena Bentila and Roland Wakker founded the label in 2009 and are committed to using organic and eco friendly natural fibres, supporting Fair Trade producers and creating employment for people in Greece.

Cardou, based in Athens uses end-of-rolls of high end fabrics to create limited edition casual wear. It is committed to Fair Trade principles and ethics.

Tu&Tu, all the way from Italy creates double sided rainwear, bags and dresses using organic cotton and fabric made of recycled plastic bottles which has a luxurious ‘velvet’ feel. For the Tu&Tu prduction, Roberta, its founder and designer is collaborating with Lister Social Cooperative , located within the Department of Mental Health of Trieste.

French label Myrtle Accessories recycles wellies by deconstructing them and using the different components to create multi coloured bags decorated with strings and knots.

Inez Osvald, from Sweden uses leather by products as well as Scottish tweeds to create luxurious handbags that compliment every wardrobe.

B-made and Bernadette, from Netherlands create beautiful jewellery in collaboration with Nepalese artisans. Pictures speak for themselves.

Enjoy!

MYRTLE : French Heat British Cool

Fusing a love of bold modern design, the vivid colours and brightness of Provence, & a desire to use a wonderfully green new material, British designer, Amanda Sutton has created a vibrant, beautifully crafted range of bags & launched a new name, MYRTLE

Using a brand new recycling process, the great British Wellington boot is broken down to its basic properties and reformatted into a strong, pliable material, with each sheet containing unique patterns and colours.

This recycled rubber is then combined with printed cotton canvas for the MYRTLE PLAGE collection of stunning beach bags and with lacquered Muiracatiara wood, colourful nautical rope and chrome catches for the MYRTLE handbag collection.

Each bag is individually hand constructed, and because of the colour patterns of the repurposed material, completely unique!