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Shopping for clothes involves more than just picking the current popular fashions. In addition to considering your budget and the particular style of clothing you need, you may want to keep in mind the following criteria to help you make prudent choices when buying clothes for yourself and family members.

Timelessness

Unless you have a never-ending clothing budget, you will probably want to buy clothes that you can wear for various occasions over the next several years, at least. In addition to cl

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The cat’s finally out of the shopping bag as fashion companies are being denounced for a variety of unscrupulous business ethics.

One damning report after another has unmasked the ugly face of fashion waste, as shops ranging from budget to high-end clothes have come under scrutiny.

A New Yorker made a startling discovery near Union Square’s Eddie Bauer store last December, pointing out that it actually sabotaged its unused overstocks so that no one could wear them.

“Eddie Bauer in NYC threw out bla

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Add your fashion brand on our CHIC LIST

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clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes, bags, ethical fashion, online shops, menswear, womenswear, activewear, sleepwear and more..

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Social responsibility is a big thing in fashion today. And with an ever-growing demand for ethical design and sustainable production, brands needs to consider different ways of engaging their target audience. This often means using a combination of channels and working on brand collaborations that can benefit all parties.

Collaborative collections and co-promotion can help everyday fashion brands connect with the hard-to-reach ethical shopper.

How Collaborations Can Wor

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Happy earth day!

8843310095?profile=originalHAPPY EARTH DAY! Celebrate #EarthDay by supporting ethical fashion brands. See our list here: http://fashionrooftop.com/eco.htm Miakoda Modavanti ABURY 4 All Humanity fabrari- wear the world Bachhara Nomads hemp wear Rasany Battise Fashions Heidi Mottram Eel Skin Designs Pearls of Laja

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We constantly see celebs donating money to charity, but we haven’t many shoe designers donating their products. That was until Blake Mycoskie founded TOMs Shoes in 2006. He started the company based on the idea of giving away muchof his product for free to help children in need. For each pair of shoesthat TOMs sells, one pair is given to a child in need in a developingcountry. Next month, Mycoskie’s company will deliver its one-millionth pair of shoes to a child in Argentina
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Leblas Ethical Jewellery has just launched Fluid, a new sultry lace-like jewellery collection for the AW2010 season.

This ethical Fluid chain-mail inspired collection is designed by linking intricate silver rings together, making stunning pieces designed to move and flow with your body becoming a second skin, just like flirtatious lacy lingerie.

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Made entirely from 100% recycled sterling silver, Fluid comes in both silver and 18ct gold-plated silver. The collection comprises of bracelets, necklaces

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“Organic,” “naturally sourced,” “hand-dyed,”—these words are no longer selling points for hippies aged
and otherwise. They’re quickly becoming fashion industry buzz words that can change reputations and move units from stores. Environmentally-conscious fashion is leaking into mainstream media
faster than a bamboo shoot grows. Even mainstream television shows like Project Runway are featuring sustainable, ethical fashions. Talk about leading by example!

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Leblas is young and exciting ethical fine jewellery boutique based on Sloane Street in Central London.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant/Junior Store Manager to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

We offer contemporary collections as well as a bespoke service, so experience of jewellery retailing is essential.

The successful candidate should have excellent levels of customer service, demonstrate responsibility and initiative and have at least 2 years of management ex

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Fashion Diversity 'pops-up' at the Islington Metal Works 16-18 September 2010 and official off schedule show during London Fashion Week!


• Catwalk Shows

• Boutique

• Frock Exchange

• Honorary Awards

• Student & Graduate Competition Final

• Cafe & Information Exchange

And more...

Now in its Third year Fashion Diversity returns with a new edge, new partner and a new and exciting venue! Applications open for designers wishing to showcase and/ or sell their collections at this three day
event where London Fa

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“Nine years ago, when we started People Tree, people thought we were crazy. But in the past five years there’s been a huge change—people are more uneasy about fast fashion.” Indeed they are, making brands like Edun and People Tree ever more popular. [Guardian UK]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/we-now-know-its-ethically-wrong-for-a-top-to-cost-as-little-as-a-sandwich-founder-of-ethical-fashion-line-people-tree-safia-minney/
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Leblas is the new stockist for Pippa Small Jewellery

Now stocking the Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project jewellery collection

Leblas ethical fine jewellery is the new stockist for renown anthropologist and ambassador of Suvival International Pippa Small and her Afghan Turquoise Mountain Project jewellery collection. The collection is inspired by different traditional techniques and designs from around Afghanistan.

These ornate designs are reminiscent of tribal torque necklaces decorated with smooth

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Mahogany Model Directory

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Leblas ethical jewellery has teamed up with URTH, eco-luxe lifestyle brand co-founded by Sharon Walker, to design a collection of fine jewellery for the SS2010 season. This collection will launch in late April 2010 at the Leblas Sloane Street Boutique.

Made entirely from ethical materials including recycled sterling silver, URTH Ethical 18ct gold, and lead-free enamel, the collection will feature some of Leblas' most distinct filigree design techniques . The delicate patterns of filigree will be

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Fashion Diversity 2010

Following a period of consultation, we are pleased to extend the eligibility criteria to include 2009 Graduates.

The competition is now open for applications from current students, and graduates from 2009 & 2010, with the opportunity to showcase their capsule collection at the event which returns to London Fashion Week this September

Please see the project brief below:

Fashion Diversity 2010
Presented by Mahogany Model Management & Untold Design CIC

Project Brief
“More than a Roof”

London’s hidden h
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Top Model of Colour 2010 UK

The top model of colour competition is the foremost modelling competition for models of colour in the UK. Models of colour are those of african, caribbean, asian, oriental, hispanic and dual heritage ethnicity. the competition is open to male and female contestants.

· APPLY NOW FOR TMC UK, which is now in its 5th year & this year’s event is going to be FANTASTIC so apply atwww.topmodelofcolour.com Watch the fantastic TMC UK Video

· Join our Fashions Finest Fan page on Facebook and be kept updated

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Adding a new brand to the Leblas boutique on Sloane Street

Leblas ethical fine jewellery is now stocking The Branch, a jewellery designer brand known for its beautiful wooden designs, made from sustainable rosewood.

Currently, Leblas is stocking a variety of recently launched products from The Branch Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

Pieces include:

- Crescent gold earrings

- Deco gold plated ring

- Deco groove silver cuffs

- Large cornelian & gold plated ring

- Star Burst groove pendants (available in si

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Success for the Fashion Fusion Expo 2010


Leblas Ethical Jewellery attended the 2-day Fashion Fusion Expo 2010 to experience ethical fashion shows, designers, and influential speakers in the ethical fashion industry.

It was a unique experience that encouraged fashion buyers, celebrities, designers and press to interact together and raise awareness about sustainable style, and the impact that it has on our economy and the environment.

On Friday, Lupe Castro, ethical stylist extraordinaire hosted a talk informing the audience of how to tran

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