Accessories and homewares

Looking to update your wardrobe with this season’s best ethical boots… have a look at these: Military Chunky, black boots have been all over the catwalk this season, and seem to be styled with everything from silk dresses to camo joggers. Fancy stomping around in a pair of combat boots? These Lotus boots from Matisse Footwear come in brown, black ...

Handmade knits… At the heart of any ethical fashion winter wardrobe has to be a collection of knitwear. From super-snuggly angora for the snowiest days to lightweight trans-seasonal pieces that give your summer clothes an extra few weeks of wear, knitwear is an absolute must have. And if, like me, you love the eclectic charm of handknits but lack the ...

Suddenly, we all want Acne… Acne Studios is an ethical ready-to-wear fashion brand which features sublimely quirky tailoring and an eclectic mix of custom-developed fabrics. You get the feeling that every detail on every garment is unique to the brand, down to the last oversized button, asymmetrical collar or monogrammed feature-zipper. It’s a bold brand – you won’t find someone ...

Ethical fashion for teens and young people While organic and ethical babies’ and children’s clothing abounds, it suddenly dries up once your child turns about ten. By the time you have a teenager, you are often left with few options that are nothing short of compromise. This brand saves the day. Mums and Dads looking to help their teens make ...

 Though I’m never quite sure how to say it out loud, Gudrun Sjödén (Good-run Show-den?!) is one of my favourite ethical fashion brands. Not only are her clothes fresh with colour and pattern, she is an inspired pioneer of ethical and environmentally responsible clothing. Way before the #fashionrevolution began, Gudrun was pairing quirky prints with her hallmark stripes and encouraging women ...

Sometimes a great place to start when searching for new ethical fashion brands is Etsy. Emerging brands who are testing the market often feature small runs of product there. I found BaliElf that way, looking for ethical sandals a few summers ago. I really liked their distinctive boho style, the fact that their shoes and bags are made by hand ...