Bringing Sustainable Glam to the “City of Dreams”

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Florence is one of the most amazing Italian cities that Mark Twain once described as the “city of dreams”. Situated in the Tuscan region which encompasses all of the romanticism we associate with the Italian renaissance. With its abundance of timeless art, rustic Tuscan cuisine, incredible fashion boutique shopping, the city of Florence is nothing … Read more

Wear Your White Sneakers Sustainable With These Ethical and Eco Brands

WHITE SUSTAINABLE VEGAN SNEAKERS TRAINERS ECOLOOKBOOK BLOG

We love a white sneaker and we’re not about to compromise our values for our sneakers. Our top 10 brands produce totally cool shoes and accessories and, in the words of Allbirds, they are ‘comfortable sustainable shoes that tread lightly on the planet’. They are also kind to animals and to the people involved in making them for us to wear! #wearyourvalues

Anti-Racism Resources to Read, Listen, Follow and Learn

Anti-Racism Resources | Black Lives Matter | Read, Watch, Listen, Learn, Follow

We have pulled together a long list of essential anti-racism voices to follow, fiction and non-fiction books to read, podcasts to listen to and charities to which to donate. At ECOLOOKBOOK we always try to be open, to listen, to learn and to educate ourselves. We will continue to ask the tough questions of ourselves and to do the work to understand the history of systemic racism and the context of the Black Lives Matters movement.

There Is Still Room For Another Brand

ANOTHER BRAND good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK

Founding yet ‘another’ fashion label in 2017 required a great deal of courage. There is so much competition in the sustainable and conventional sectors and it can sometimes feel like a crowded marketplace. Corinne Samson and Joanna Kapitza were however certain of one thing: there was and is still room for one fashion brand. And that brand is Another Brand.

24 German Sustainable & Stylish Fashion Labels You Should Know

24 GERMAN BRANDS SUSTAINABLE AND STYLISH good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK

Sustainable and ethical clothing brands from Germany that should be on your radar. Feel good with original, stylish and edgy German fashion labels. ECOLOOKBOOK has tracked down beautiful fashion brands in Germany focused on a a positive impact for people, animals and the environment.

Sustainable Summer Dresses

Sustainable Summer Dresses 2020 good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK

photo: shop-arielle.com ARIELLESpontaneity dress photo: amur.com AMURDara dress photo: sotela.co SOTELAAmor shift dress photo: happyxnature.com HAPPY X NATUREMoondance maxi dress photo: ores-store.com ORESNatural eco print dress photo: filippa-k.com FILIPPA KElla dress photo: ekyog.com EKYOGDress Bob Ray baby blue photo: suziewinkle.bigcartel.com SUZIE WINKLERobe Jill Botanica photo: goshopia.com GOSHOPIAAurora midi dress photo: jumeirahroad.com JUMEIRAH ROADDazu Print Artist … Read more

The cruel process of making silk

SUSTAINABILITY ANIMAL WELFARE SILK WORMS INDUSTRY good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK PETA

Silk is the fibre that silkworms weave to make their cocoons – outer casings that protect them during the pupal stage. But most of the insects used by the silk industry don’t live past this stage, because they are boiled or gassed alive inside their cocoons, which causes the cocoons to begin unravelling so that … Read more

Dear Silkworm

Dear Silkworm by Rosie Same good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK

Dear Silkworm,   Oh silkworm you have made me a beautiful dress, Running like water, the silk you spun does caress. Warm in the winter and cool in the spring, Your work is genius and unlike anything!   But I have a confession and I do apologise, For I didn’t know and now I am … Read more

PIKINI – New Online Sustainable Swimwear Shop

PIKINI sustainable online swimwear shop good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK

PIKINI, an online sustainable swimwear store features eco and responsibly made bikinis and one-pieces. PIKINI’s ethically and environmentally conscious swimwear range is designed to be feminine and empowering.

3 Sustainable Tips Whilst Working At Home

Sustainable work from home tops good fashion guide ECOLOOKBOOK

Replace Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat with Eat, Sleep, Glued to your laptop, Repeat. The lockdown lifestyle has changed what we do and how we live. And our beauty and fashion routines have to adjust, so we are embracing a more natural and sustainable approach to how take care of ourselves while feeling fabulous at home. … Read more