Illuminated Porcini

Mushrooms inspired this set of ‘Porcini’ Lamps, bringing a series of organic shapes together to form this sustainable lighting. Created using naturally sustainable materials; Tasmanian Oak, a non-endangered timber species sourced from Australian sustainable forests finished with natural Australian beeswax, and 100% pure new wool upholstery, which is both biodegradable and renewable. The hand-crafted feel of these items reflects the elements of its nature.

Gang Up Magazine

Brighton is officially buzzing with creativity and awaiting the launch of ‘Gang Up Magazine’, the masterplan first issue created by Brightonians DarkDaze, Louie Banks,  DayGloPoster, Partie! Partie!, Ophelia Fancy, Sally F**king Reynolds and Delarge. This is great news for Brighton, which is saturated by fantastic talent and will have its own platform to express this. I await good things!

Have Wings Must Fly

The Butterfly Book is designed in memory of charity fundraiser Claire Wadley and includes sketches, paintings and poems from celebrities including Stephen Fry, Jeffrey Archer, Manolo Blahnik, Simon Schama andMatthew Williamson.

Claire Wadley was 25 when she lost her fight against leukaemia, having battled the disease for seven years, and dedicating much of her time to raising money for Leukaemia Research. Claire loved butterflies and at her funeral, when a butterfly was seen flying in the rafters of the church, it gave her friends and family great hope.

The Butterfly Book by Laura-Jane Foley, includes butterfly images, poems and messages from famous names and is available for £25. A limited edition book costs £100 and includes one piece of original artwork submitted. All profits from book sales go to Leukaemia Research.

To find out more, or to buy the Butterfly Book please visit
www.leukaemiashop.com or email order@leukaemiashop.com.

Heels That Take You Places

Check out these achingly gorgeous ‘Patch’ Terra Plana shoes, which I have been actually wearing and not falling over in / taking off because they hurt.

I can normally constantly be seen in flat shoes because I find the practicalities of wearing heels, 1. limiting, 2. painful, 3. embarrasing (has anyone seen me walk in heels? Oh dear).

But even I cannot fault the leg lengthening, posture improving and flattering quality of a good pair of heels, and now (fingers crossed) it seems that even me and the countless other clumsy-limbed humans amongst us can wear these extremely comfy, sturdy, heeled! shoes. Made using eco memory foam, vegetable tanned leathers and recycled rice rubber with secret grips on the base (I kid you not) I can finally walk in heels without looking ridiculous.

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Fruit City

Fruit City is a conceptual growing map and network of all the fruit trees in public spaces in London. Logged and mapped by the Fruit City team and you. Much of the fruit we buy in the city is from far flung places like Spain, Brazil and Chile, but literally tons of fruit grows in our own city.

Fruit City is not just a Map of trees, but an initiative to wake people up to the nature on their doorstep. To re-engage folks with the wild and goodness around them and to get local community orchards planted. You’ll find an extensive list of amazing initiatives and schemes that are happening now. As well as recipes and uses for fruit that you may never had thought of. How about some Camden Cherry wine?

Soul of Africa, These Shoes Save Lives

Check out these cute shoes which have been made by communities around Durban in Kwazula Natal, where the AIDS infection rate is highest (2 million children already carry the HIV virus in South Africa),

The new footwear collection ‘Soul of Africa’ gives hope to thousands of women and children affected by HIV and Aids in Africa. For every pair of Soul of Africa shoes sold, all profit goes directly to the upkeep and schooling of young orphans, themselves often not infected, but who have tragically lost their parents to AIDS. Buy a pair here.

DePloy, When One Becomes Two

DePloy features innovatively-engineered womenswear that allows each garment to effectively become two items in one. DePLOY’s approach to responsible and sustainable fashion is focused on developing a design and manufacture processes that minimises human and material resource waste.

Ethical Fashion Forum Launches New Networking Site

The Ethical Fashion Forum, global leaders in ethical and sustainable fashion, have launched a new, innovative social networking site for anyone interested or involved in the industry. Through this growing international network, individuals can make connections and interact with one another in order to stay updated with current issues. Sign up here.

Ticking All The Right Boxes

Handmade in the UK, Minna is fast turning into one of my favourite new fashion brands. Although the pieces are quite pricey, the style of the clothing is so delicate and unique that it couldn’t possibly date. Buy one of these and you have have a friend for life. Just perfect for hot summer days and days and sandals right now, then teamed with black come winter-time.