Brazilian Soul
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From leather made of recycled fish skin to quilting fashioned from recycled plastic, Brazilian fashion label Osklen has consistently placed itself at the leading edge of ethical and environmentally…
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The Boy Mir
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The Brighton-based film-maker decided to travel to Afghanistan after being haunted by a newspaper article about a US aircraft accidentally firing on an Afghan wedding. The pilot had reacted to…
An African Election
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Ghana, the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence in 1957 after only one previously peaceful transfer of power, went to the polls. Meanwhile, the world looked on at what was…
The Way
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The title refers to El Camino de Santiago de Compostela (The Way of St James), one of a collection of ancient pilgrimage routes running throughout Europe, that ends at the…
Feminine Touch
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The Baby Boom years brought with it expectations for women that included being a loving mother, a meticulous homemaker and an obedient wife. Marrying after finishing high school was the…
Wearing It Well
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Baroness Lola Young is a truly inspirational figure. Awarded an OBE in 2001, and appointed as a life peer in the House of Lords in 2004, Baroness Young is also…
Southern Comfort
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Sublime: Growing up in Tennessee, what was the general opinion towards eco-fashion? Jeff Garner: They didn’t know the terminology so much, but now they do. They’re really supportive, very prideful…
Back To The Start And Heart Of It
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Fashion can be a double-edged sword – I should know. Quite often, it is human nature not to appreciate something until it’s almost too late or it’s gone. My…
Incredible Me
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A phase of regeneration in society is an entirely feasible prospect in the times ahead. It could be sparked at the intersection of the three great crises of our times: the crises in finance, in climate and in energy. Such a regeneration could be a global renaissance, a road capable of leading to a much better future than the one that looks probable for humankind at present. Sadly, this positive outcome is far from guaranteed.
