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MAIN STREET SHOPPING
If you’re in Vancouver and want to shop some eco-fabulous pieces, check out Main street! Here you will find an abundance of boutiques selling the designs of local artists, in addition to some of the best eco fashion stores in town.
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NICOLE BRIDGER ‘I am love’ is stitched in each piece of clothing in the Nicole Bridger line. A positive affirmation of the philosophy of the brand to take care of the earth’s people and contribute to positive change in our modern world. Though she is not the only one who has this vision, when talking with Nicole you realize one thing for sure: she is here to stay. |
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SNEAKERS MADE IN AFRICA Headquarted in Canada, Oliberte has launched the first international footwear company to work exclusively in Africa. Designs for men and women shoes are urban-casual inspired and sold online and in select stores this spring in Canada and the United States. Founder and President Tal Dehtiar has already been recognized with the International Youth Foundation ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ and nominated for the YMCA Peace Award, Canada's Top 40 under 40 and Ernst and Yong's Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Last week I had the privilege of meeting him in his workspace in Oakville. |
CURVES ARE BEAUTIFUL The ethical issues surrounding the ever controversial topic of 'plus size' models were challenged by designer Mark Fast at this years’ London Fashion Week. From his disapproving stylist, who quit following Marks decision to use the plus size models, to the critical views of the fashion world, Mark had his work cut out for him! "A lot of people think it's not appropriate to use plus-size models," he said. "But I met these girls and I loved their charisma. They're just jewels, you know?" |
EFS GOES BIG
Congratulations to Isabelle Quéhé, founder of Ethical Fashion Show in Paris! Her event has been taken over by Messe Frankfurt's French subsidiary. The company, the world's third biggest trade fair firm with annual turnover of almost half a billion euros (671 million dollars), announced this last week at a press conference in the French capital.y.
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