Innovative biodegradable shoes win James Dyson Award’s New Zealand competition
Lucire is the first fashion partner of UN Environment. The New Zealand winner of the James Dyson Award is in the fashion sector: Rik Oithuis, a Massey University student, conceived his Voronui Runners, shoes that can be composted at the end of their life. Despite many labels trying to do the right thing by […]
Quincy Brown fronts Coach’s new watch campaign
Alessandro Simonetti Actor and musician Quincy Brown is the new face of Coach’s watch collection. The first campaign featuring Brown broke Monday, as Coach launches its C001 watch line. Brown has been photographed by Alessandro Simonetti. The C001 range comprises six styles, with numerous options including rubber straps, and stainless steel and ionic-plated […]
British Fashion Council opens second round of applications for BFC Foundation Fashion Fund
The British Fashion Council has raised £500,000 for its BFC Foundation Fashion Fund, and is now receiving applications for a second round to help businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The Council had already distributed the first £1,000,000 of grants from its emergency fund in May to 37 designers. It was always intended that once […]
The Body Shop and Wā Collective help get period products to Kiwis in need
The Body Shop is teaming up with Wā Collective to provide free, medical-grade silicone period cups to people and schools in need in New Zealand. The New Zealand Government is already tackling period poverty by providing free menstrual products in select Waikato schools, but, as the Body Shop points out, this is only as […]
Stegmann extends sustainable EcoWool shoe line
Austrian brand Stegmann, founded in 1888 and known for its comfortable wool felt footwear, will release an expanded EcoWool clog line on August 3. With an eye on species preservation and supporting heritage sheep breeds, the EcoWool clogs come in four colours: Stonesheep, made with wool from Tyrolean Stone sheep in Austria; Shetland, with […]
Beauty round-up: a timeless lipstick, a rich lavender toner, and ’70s-inspired eyeshadows
Shine on Living Nature has released a new natural lipstick, Glamorous. As with all Living Nature products, it is natural, using natural waxes, butters and oils, including shea butter and jojoba oil. Not only do your lips shine with Glamorous’s intense colour, they are nourished. There is a single shade, created to suit all complexions. […]
British Fashion Council, Bags of Ethics team up to offer designer face coverings for charity
The six designs, in order: Halpern, Julien Macdonald, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, Raeburn, and Rixo. In another sign of the times, the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics have launched a campaign dubbed Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet, to manufacture and retail sustainable and reusable non-medical face coverings designed by […]
Sofia Vergara, Foster Grant team up on new affordable eyewear line and charity initiative
FGX International, part of Essilor International, the French optics’ company, has launched the Sofia Vergara × Foster Grant range of reading glasses, sunglasses and SunReaders for outdoor reading. In addition, Vergara and the Foster Grant brand have announced a Specs for Specs charity initiative, where the company will donate one pair of reading glasses […]
Anne Klein teams up with founder’s granddaughter in COVID-19 initiative
The Anne Klein brand, part of WHP, has teamed up with its founder’s granddaughter, Hello There Collective CEO Jesse Gre Rubinstein, to distribute 100,000 face masks through the company’s supply chain to essential workers and community organizations in the US. Rubinstein’s agency, specializing in social media, will launch Annie Klein’s social series, featuring individuals […]
Lego Technic and Ducati re-create Panigale V4 R; Ferrari helps with COVID-19 fight
For both adults and children alike, Lego has worked the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, to re-create the Panigale V4 R in miniature. Part of the Lego Technic range for older children, the model can teach them how the two-speed gearbox activates the V4 engine, and how the suspension and steering work. It is the first […]
