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  Ethical~adjective- 'being in accordance with the rules or standards for right conduct or practice'.   Striving to be the fairest label in fashion, ARMEDANGELS combine inspirational ethics with a strong sense of design, producing garments made to stand the test of a fast-fashion environment.   "We are a consumer society. It’s all about the price - nothing else matters.Because...

Once one of the the most divisive prints around - leopard has always embodied a edgy look through the ages and it is now back with a (faux) force in the autumn collections and the feeds of the street style crowd. Loved by Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, leopard print made its appearance on the catwalk...

Due to popular demand, jewellery brand Wanderlust Life has arrived in store and on line. Wanderlust Life is a minimalist jewellery brand, handmade in the UK and inspired by the world. The simple, fine natural tone cord necklaces fasten with a 14k gold fill clasp and are highlighted with a single semi-precious faceted stone option which includes : blue lace...

The Pre collection from Nordic brand Ichi is inspired by the countryside, with flowery fields, wide heaths, deep waters and forever skies, inviting us on an adventurous journey; from early autumn to the deep of winter. As summer retires and makes way for autumn, soak up the last rays of sun and sense the palpable change in pace. But just because...

One of the summer seasons biggest trends in jewellery has been the emergence of the shell motif and the use of natural materials you'd be lucky to find on a tropical beach, such as turquoise, coral and pearl. Picked up on by the major design houses last season where it took on a more luxury appearance - it has now...

Responsible practise is at the heart of many discussions surrounding the industry at the moment – one of the brands that faithfully uphold the principles of sustainability and ethical production is Far Afield. Read on to find out how those pieces arrive in your wardrobe and the impact a social conscious can have on believing that change is possible, improving...

Launching with us this summer 19, AYM is a Copenhagen based accessories and jewellery brand that defines the spirit of the moment. First spotted by us at the shows in Copenhagen we loved the simple modernity of the clean lines combined with the stand out colour palette and huge dose of Scandinavian styling.  As an conscious brand AYM aim to...

Bellerose is a Belgian contemporary womenswear and menswear brand, originally created in 1989. Bellerose started out by distributing a range of men’s shirts and later on opened its first store in Knokke (by the Belgian coast) in 1991. More stores in several notable Belgian cities follow during the 90s.  The first women’s collection was released in 1998, followed by a...