tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48370391791986187262024-03-14T07:27:14.945+00:00Equa - Fair Trade Fashion - Organic Clothing - Ethical Style - Islington Ethical BoutiqueEqua is a fair trade and ethical boutique in Islington, London, and an online store.Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-69961184225873498092011-01-06T17:41:00.000+00:002011-01-06T17:41:57.246+00:00HAPPY NEW YEAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TSX7gZMDrpI/AAAAAAAACQk/JXniQKCVCGI/s1600/TimeOut+Sticker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TSX7gZMDrpI/AAAAAAAACQk/JXniQKCVCGI/s1600/TimeOut+Sticker.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here at Equa we are really chuffed to be listed in Time Out London's Best Shops Guide for 2011!</span>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-42534357656187248142010-12-24T11:00:00.001+00:002010-12-24T11:00:08.195+00:00Merry Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQoZwW8SzJI/AAAAAAAACQA/gfcti4qU0kQ/s1600/Seasons-Greetings%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQoZwW8SzJI/AAAAAAAACQA/gfcti4qU0kQ/s400/Seasons-Greetings%2521.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-29560882126045214822010-12-23T13:36:00.001+00:002010-12-23T18:11:41.168+00:00Under The Mistletoe<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The social calendar is filling up with all sorts of festive fun, but what to wear? Here are a few of our favourite pieces that are sure to turn heads: </span><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Annie_Greenabelle_Striped_Party_Dress.html">Scoop Back Party Dress</a> by Annie Greenabelle. This is the perfect little party dress! </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">It is both cute and sexy whilst also being stylish and sophisticated. It is aimed at the more girly girls out there as it is one of the most feminine pieces we have at the moment. The best thing about this dress, in my opinion, is that it will take you right through winter (think thick tights and a thin polar neck under it) to those long summer nights (think little heels and a cute shrugg)! It is easy and versatile so go for it girls and snap it up now before it's too late!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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Another fantastically versatile piece found at Equa!!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TRMpwiZxrXI/AAAAAAAACQc/ULMKjj2jKD4/s1600/BSA02-AW09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TRMpwiZxrXI/AAAAAAAACQc/ULMKjj2jKD4/s1600/BSA02-AW09.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Derby Heels by Beyond Skin.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These shoes are some of my favorites of the season. They have a fun/sexy feel to them with their bright red colour and black heel and sole. One of the best things about them, in my opinion, is they are not too high(approx 3.5 inches)and therefore not too hard to walk in!! The heel is nice and solid and doesn't end in a pinhead point, thus making it easier to balance after one too many at the Christmas party!!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Rosie x</span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-65152476220928891302010-12-17T11:00:00.001+00:002010-12-17T11:00:05.461+00:00Staff Christmas Wish List - Eva<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjVexjUiDI/AAAAAAAACP8/JhhdIfjKQvw/s1600/ILA01-AW08-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjVexjUiDI/AAAAAAAACP8/JhhdIfjKQvw/s320/ILA01-AW08-1.jpg" width="224" /></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The two items I most covet in the shop this yuletide are again the </span><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Ila_Orange_Candle.html#aILA03_2dAW08"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ila candles</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> (I obviously wan't a good enough girl last year as this is my second year of begging Father Christmas for them!) and new for this year the </span><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Annie_Greenabelle_Body_Con_Dress.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Annie Greenabelle Long sleeve body con dress</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjVPLnZGLI/AAAAAAAACP4/CYUyiiTPX5w/s1600/AGW01-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjVPLnZGLI/AAAAAAAACP4/CYUyiiTPX5w/s320/AGW01-AW10-1.jpg" width="224" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The candles are just gorgeous in their vibrantly coloured glass cases and their scents are mesmerising. The dress is so soft, versatile and effortlessly sexy which given the amount of parties in the calendar makes it a xmas staple! Come on St Nick, I've been far better behaved this year, I promise....</span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-42913580453237271112010-12-16T11:00:00.000+00:002010-12-15T18:34:04.736+00:00Staff Christmas Wish List - Marta<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjSjuaeSWI/AAAAAAAACPw/Rrfk1ca1tZg/s1600/ACA12-AW09-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjSjuaeSWI/AAAAAAAACPw/Rrfk1ca1tZg/s200/ACA12-AW09-3.jpg" width="140" /></a><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Alchemist_Kimono_Wrap_Belt.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alchemist wrap leather belt</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - the leather is soft and supple and the colour is beautiful chocolate brown. 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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Timothy_Han_Current_Collection.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Timothy Han Tin candles</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - the scent </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">is very subtle and the small tin packaging is adorable. The candles are soy wax based and are made locally in De Beauvoir Town. My favorite scent of all is the orange, grapefruit & clove that will make a perfect stocking gift.</span></div></div></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-60509373853524712372010-12-15T18:19:00.002+00:002010-12-15T18:19:00.068+00:00Staff Christmas Wish List - Amy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjP1aFZdnI/AAAAAAAACPo/Yw5nXP0Mr04/s1600/MNA04-SS10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TQjP1aFZdnI/AAAAAAAACPo/Yw5nXP0Mr04/s200/MNA04-SS10-1.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Matt_Nat_Omo_Wallet_.html">Matt & Natt Omo wallet</a>. This gorgeous wallet comes in turquoise or brown, but my favourite is the vivid turquoise blue. The wallet zips open revealing lots of space for cards and a separate zip compartment for change. Matt & Natt is a vegan brand, so no leather has been used to make this product. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">This wallet comes beautifully packaged</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> in a foil embossed box ready to be wrapped and put under the tree.</span><br />
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WARNING: After use you really will smell good enough to eat!!Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-25589804461414783202010-12-13T17:30:00.003+00:002010-12-15T11:36:20.402+00:00Staff Christmas Wish List - Ruth<div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week the Equa staff will reveal what they have on they have on this year's Christmas Wish List. To start we have the wonderful Ruth:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another great Xmas gift, <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Just_Trade_Crocheted_Silver_Earrings.html">Silver Crochet Earrings by Just Trade</a>. Hand Made by a women’s co-operative in Peru, these earrings are so pretty. They are available in 3 sizes and there is also a matching pendant or necklace. These earrings will add a touch of sparkle for Christmas and throughout the new year.</span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-46668392118724011302010-12-10T16:15:00.003+00:002010-12-30T12:32:24.148+00:00CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS<span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">From Saturday 11th to Thursday 23rd December: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Then back to our usual opening hours...</strong></span>Thaliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213504098793544939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-46730350085563840922010-12-09T14:05:00.000+00:002010-12-09T14:05:00.090+00:00Soya Wax Candles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TPPd7njNbyI/AAAAAAAACO8/MRoXqLSuO8Q/s1600/THA01-AW08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TPPd7njNbyI/AAAAAAAACO8/MRoXqLSuO8Q/s1600/THA01-AW08.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As the evenings lengthen and winter draws in my mind turns to simple home comforts to brighten my mood. A scented candle is the perfect home accessory to get you in the cosy Christmas mood, and they also make lovely gifts.</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At Equa we stock a beautiful range of ethical yet luxurious aromatherapy candles by <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/timothy_han.html">Timothy Han</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What makes these candles different is the philosophy behind the Timothy Han brand, which is centred around the concept of “Sustainable Luxury”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #444444;">“We do not believe it necessary to sacrifice luxury in order to live responsibly”</span></strong> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Timothy Han</span></span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most scented candles are made from artificial scents which can be overpowering and have a very synthetic smell. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In contrast the Timothy Han candles have a delicate and subtle natural scent that lingers. They use only the highest quality pure essential oils.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Extraction of essential oils requires a long and precise distillation process. It can take vast quantities of the raw material to produce a small quantity of essential oil. For example to produce 4 teaspoons of rose oil it can take over 225 pounds of rose petals. The cost of essential oils varies greatly due to the cost and quantity of raw material needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not only does soy wax have better ethical credentials but it burns more slowly than paraffin candles and does not emit black soot.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Soy wax is easy to wash out of fabric and does not leave an oily residue like paraffin wax does.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">To View Equa's full range of candles <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/candles.html">click Here >></a></span>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-79930541628171672732010-12-04T14:06:00.002+00:002010-12-04T14:08:26.360+00:00Winter Warmers<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brrr, it's so cold here in London, definitely time for those winter woolies! Here are a few of the best ethical knitwear pieces to keep you cosy this winter: </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/People_Tree_Fairisle_Mini_Dress.html">Fair Isle Dress</a> by People Tree is so lovely and chunky whilst also being really pretty. With short sleeves it's great combined with a black long sleeve jersey dress, tights and knee high boots. </span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Add a splash of cable knit colour with the <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Komodo_Hanro_Scarf.html">Hanro Pom Pom Scarf</a> by Komodo. So long and soft to keep you really cosy. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">The beautiful <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Komodo_Camu_Coat.html">Camu Coat</a> by Komodo is fully lined with soft cotton jersey, adding an extra layer of warmth for wearing both, inside as a cardigan or out and about as a coat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Christmas window display is one of the most fun to design. Visually you can be really extravagant and everyone enjoys getting involved with making the props. This year I wanted something elegant and I was inspired by one of my favourite fairy tales, The Snow Queen. I wanted to create the impression of a petrified forest encroaching on the Snow Queen's ice palace. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W0AlpkiJ6Lo/TOqtNLZL8uI/AAAAAAAAAKs/z7kE5UI6lZQ/s1600/P1090707.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W0AlpkiJ6Lo/TOqtNLZL8uI/AAAAAAAAAKs/z7kE5UI6lZQ/s400/P1090707.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">We made as many of the props as we could oursleves. The branches were collected from piles of prunings in a local park and painted white then frosted with glitter. The hanging snowflakes were made from recycled plastic bags, layers of which were laminated together using an iron, and then cut out into shapes. These were then embellished using sequins and beads left over from other projects. The piles of presents are wrapped up Terra Plana shoe boxes. </span></div><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Article_23_Paula_Jumper.html">Article 23 Paula Jumper</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Plus plenty of Christmas <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/1deas.html">gift ideas</a>. </span></div>Thaliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213504098793544939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-28762164814369312872010-11-25T15:31:00.000+00:002010-11-25T15:31:00.244+00:00Designer Interview - Mirabelle Jewellery<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">This month we are interviewing Veronique Henry the designer behind fashion jewellery label, Mirabelle. The daughter of a Parisian silversmith, Veronique's appreciation for the richness of colours and opulence found throughout Asia is reflected in her collections. Mirabelle jewellery is made by producers in Indonesia who receive a minimum set price for their goods, with financial and technical support, and safe, healthy working conditions. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It fell onto my lap.............it was an obvious thing to do..........I was travelling and bringing back exciting items, jewellery was so easy to bring and so enticing! It was the obvious thing to bring back as all girls like jewellery, and my self first of course! So what a way to treat myself..... I thought ...if they do not like it i will keep it for myself..............Luckily I do not have many items like this.!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me it means you work within ethical principles and you treat others like you would be treated, it means you respect people and always put this first.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The recognition of being ethical without having to join costly and complicated organisations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greek, Romans, ancient medieval and Victorian........ all mixed and revisited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you buy it cheap, just look where it is made and do some research..... </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's nothing wrong with buying cheap if really they are fair-trade..... other wise there is a big risk it is exploitation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>Who are your Style Icons? </strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">....</span>Coco Chanel, Jane Birkin,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A cashmere scarf , sooooo warm. It is a Burburry, but I wear it all the time in winter........</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh and a Miu Miu bag which I treasure............ I am a bit of a bag addict........few pieces of jewellery and that little black dress........it is not a label, but it does the job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #666666;">As a child what did you want to do when you grew up?</span></strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Travel, travel and travel. And I did just that.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Tell us something you are really excited about…</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My next collection......keys, coins, trinkets......! watch out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Tell us something that really gets on your nerves….</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">people who copy me, so annoying! But I take it as a compliment now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><strong>What's next for your label?</strong></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Growing, and designing more collections !</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana;">To view more Mirabelle at Equa <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Mirabelle_Jewellery.html">Click Here >></a></span>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-91133682505876923342010-11-23T14:00:00.000+00:002010-11-23T14:00:12.369+00:00Staff Pick Of The Season - Thalia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOajy3lhNxI/AAAAAAAACOI/tMA-EJosBTE/s1600/PTW05-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOajy3lhNxI/AAAAAAAACOI/tMA-EJosBTE/s200/PTW05-AW10-1.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/People_Tree_Adele_Skirt.html">Adele Skirt</a> by People Tree</span></strong></span><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bought this skirt about a month ago and it has quickly established itself as a firm favourite in my wardrobe. The colour makes me happy! I love the high waist and the way it nips in to contrast with the tulip shape made by the pockets. I tuck a t-shirt into it for daytime but with a dressy black vintage blouse it's also been great for evening.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TObCQwsafII/AAAAAAAACOY/y5iBYjM3NZQ/s1600/RWW01-SS10-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TObCQwsafII/AAAAAAAACOY/y5iBYjM3NZQ/s200/RWW01-SS10-2.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm a sucker for little black dresses! The lyocell jersey in this one drapes beautifully and feels wonderfully luxurious. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">This dress is fantastic </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">because it is fitted at the sides but the panel of pleating down the center is very flattering so I can eat a big dinner without feeling self conscious!</span>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-82370032176038866352010-11-22T15:21:00.001+00:002010-11-22T15:21:00.466+00:00Staff Pick Of The Season - Amy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOapG46yIFI/AAAAAAAACOM/1Cvcjw-5Ajc/s1600/PTW02-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOapG46yIFI/AAAAAAAACOM/1Cvcjw-5Ajc/s200/PTW02-AW10-1.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first pick of the season would have to be the People Tree <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/People_Tree_Audrey_Dress.html">Audrey Dress</a>. It is a grey shift dress made of a textured woven organic cotton with cute tuck sleeves. It’s perfect for winter worn over a long sleeved thermal top teamed with warm tights and boots. And if you are looking for a more fitted look it also looks great cinched in at the waist with a tie belt.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My second pick of the season is another Article 23 piece the <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Article_23_Paula_Jumper.html">Paula Jumper</a>. As soon as I laid eyes on it I fell in love! It is the 'must have' winter cosy jumper, with it's super soft wool and creamy beige colour I would be as snug as a bug in a rug all winter long. It's length means ones posterior would be kept out of the cold while the chunky roll neck means you have no need for a scarf, and this for me is the ultimate winter warmer!</span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-13082440631146912092010-11-16T12:00:00.005+00:002010-11-16T12:00:01.443+00:00Staff Pick Of The Season - Ruth<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFleROX6mI/AAAAAAAACN0/MWFJqoFga7g/s1600/BBW02-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFleROX6mI/AAAAAAAACN0/MWFJqoFga7g/s200/BBW02-AW10-1.jpg" width="140" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have such great knitwear this season. The Bibico <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Bibico_Long_Knit_Vest.html">Long Knit Vest</a> is one of my favourites, for adding an extra layer of warmth and it looks great belted over a short winter dress!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFluHNgfnI/AAAAAAAACN4/IhNy8mRXQKg/s1600/KMW11-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFluHNgfnI/AAAAAAAACN4/IhNy8mRXQKg/s200/KMW11-AW10-1.jpg" width="140" /></span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Komodo <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Komodo_Halina_Tunic.html">Halina Tunic</a> is perfect for adding some extra sparkle to the party season! I love it with tights and heels for an evening out or with jeans at the weekend.</span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-60018453164760158862010-11-15T16:51:00.000+00:002010-11-15T16:51:30.171+00:00Staff Pick Of The Season - Marta<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This week each of the girls from the Equa boutique will be picking out their favourite pieces of ethical fashion from the Autumn Winter 2010 collection. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana;"></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana;">First up we have the lovely Marta: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFiC6xxwAI/AAAAAAAACNs/FkctipGl0Cg/s1600/CHW02-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFiC6xxwAI/AAAAAAAACNs/FkctipGl0Cg/s200/CHW02-AW10-1.jpg" width="140" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My ultimate pick of this season has to be Cecilia Hammarborg <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Cecilia_Hammarborg_Ezerin_Mac.html">Ezerin Trench Coat</a>. It is extremely luxurious and well tailored. With its perfect fit it is most definitely a statement piece and wardrobe staple for any "girl about town"!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFiHsHs_MI/AAAAAAAACNw/o-QJMggZJG0/s1600/AGW05-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TOFiHsHs_MI/AAAAAAAACNw/o-QJMggZJG0/s200/AGW05-AW10-1.jpg" width="140" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My very favorite dress this season is Annie Greenabelle's organic cotton <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Annie_Greenabelle_Molly_Dress.html">Molly Dress</a>. Whilst being very comfortable and easy to wear, it is quite feminine and elegant. The plunging neckline decorated with a cute sparkling frill gives this dress a nice evening feel.</span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-28138495216819004672010-11-08T16:09:00.002+00:002011-02-13T15:48:29.164+00:00How to wear it! The Marcy Pod Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/People_Tree_Marcy_Pod_Dress.html"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W0AlpkiJ6Lo/TNWSbYBsS2I/AAAAAAAAAKo/zgGz9Sj0wHs/s400/Marcy-Outfit-061110.jpg" width="310" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As the weather gets colder it's so easy to end up with a wardrobe full of dull sludgy greys or black and more black. The <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/People_Tree_Marcy_Pod_Dress.html">Marcy Pod Dress</a> by People Tree gives a welcome pop of colour. It's made from a beautiful handwoven fabric in deep fig with a geometric pattern in burnt orange and magenta. It is produced by <a href="http://www.peopletree.co.uk/content/handcrafted.php">People Tree</a> in conjunction with artisans from the group Folk Bangladesh who work to bring employment opportunities, design and technical support to disadvantaged people living in remote areas of Bangladesh. Hand weaving fabric is estimated to save 1 ton of C02 emissions per year per hand loom. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Here we have teamed this dress with the following items: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Just_Trade_Double_Hoop_Earrings.html">Double Hoop Earrings</a> by Just Trade</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Just_Trade_Brass_Bangle.html">Brass Bangle</a> by Just Trade</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Terra_Plana_Dionysia_Shoes.html">Dionysia</a> lace up heels by Terra Plana</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/G_9.8_Footless_Tights.html">Footless Tights</a> by G=9.8 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Matt_Nat_Adore_Handbag.html">Adore Vegan Handbag</a> by Matt & Nat</span></div>Thaliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213504098793544939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-90929256656002240192010-10-29T16:05:00.000+01:002010-10-29T16:05:10.089+01:00The Perfect Ethical Work Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Komodo_Pepi_Dress.html"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TMrb7p-RiDI/AAAAAAAACNY/s2rZFCTAfsA/s400/KMW04-AW10-1.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some fabulous new pieces from <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Komodo_Collection.html">Komodo</a> arrived in the boutique this week. We think the <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Komodo_Pepi_Dress.html">Pepi Dress</a> is the ideal work dress. It is sharply tailored but the red top stitching is a quirky detail that will take you beyond boring board room fashion. It is made from a mix of hemp, organic cotton and wool fabric with a textured weave which gives it a touch of heritage chic. It makes a perfect team with <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Terra_Plana_Juniper_Heels.html">Terra Plana's Juniper Heels</a>, with the deep red mesh echoing the red stitching.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To view more from Equa's new collections <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/new.html">click here >></a></span>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-80838814022184421202010-10-18T09:00:00.001+01:002010-10-18T09:00:05.604+01:00Designer Interview - Aura Que<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this month's designer interview I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Laura Queening from the gorgeous fair trade accessories label Aura Que. </span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During my final year at Cordwainers at London College of Fashion, I wanted to work with small producer groups in a more personal and ethical way. So I sourced fair trade producers in Nepal, a place that I loved after my gap year teaching English in a rural village there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After I graduated in 2007, I was involved in the LCF Shared Talent Fair Trade Project in Johannesburg, South Africa and designed a collection of recycled leather handbags for the Oxfam Boutique. Then I decided that I wanted to create my own brand with my links in Nepal, launching AURA QUE for Autumn/Winter 2008.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What does ethical fashion mean to you?</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, it means that considerations are made during the design and production process, to work with producers that are treated fairly, enabling them to support their families and also to source materials that are more sustainable where possible. In developing countries like Nepal, fair employment helps people to help themselves. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With AURA QUE, it is not possible at the moment to get a perfectly ethical supply chain, but every material and manufacturer is carefully considered with regards to ethics, design and cost. The social fair trade aspect is of primary concern to me – working directly with all my producers, and using handmade local materials and production that create more employment opportunities.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What challenges do you face as an ethical label?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am working with some fantastic Nepalese people and producer groups and as with most labels, it is a constant challenge to meet production deadlines and maintain quality control. When working on new designs, it is a joint effort between myself and the sample makers Kumar and Arjun, working out the best way to make the product with the factory’s technical equipment and skills.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What are the inspirations behind this season's collection?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The new A/W Collection incorporates the signature AURA QUE look combining leather with textured handknitted panels, with inspiration from various pieces of formal menswear and details drawn from leather braces, high collars and jackets. I also wanted to get a very asymmetric but practical look this season with many of the bags having versatile handles and straps.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What advice would you give anyone looking to make their wardrobe more ethical?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is a lot out there now! Not only with some great new independent designer labels, but also ethical collections on the high street. It is also about caring for your clothing and accessories so they last longer, as well as investing long term in quality products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I was travelling through Spain and Morocco in 2001, I bought a bleached denim jacket which I still wear nine years later, though it’s acquired a few rips on the elbows along the way… </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>As a child what did you want to do when you grew up?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aah I could never decide, I think I went from wanting to be an air hostess, to a doctor, bio chemist, architect and then handbag designer…I’m glad I am doing what I am doing now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am really excited to be going back to Nepal soon, to work on my new A/W 2011 collection – I spend about 4 or 5 months of the year out there - I love it!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What's next for your label?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AURA QUE is gaining momentum with the leather/knit bags and accessories – and we are looking to create a classic leather range, and eventually launch a unisex range – all a work in progress! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;"><strong>Thank you Laura!</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Aura_Que.html">To view Equa's collection of Aura Que bags click here >></a></span>Thaliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213504098793544939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-35954739810508621422010-10-04T12:47:00.000+01:002010-10-04T12:47:43.392+01:00Autumn Windows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TKSoH4NlaCI/AAAAAAAACNM/ByJJsykY91o/s1600/DSCF3042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TKSoH4NlaCI/AAAAAAAACNM/ByJJsykY91o/s320/DSCF3042.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t's migration time and Equa's Autumn windows are full of fluttering </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">origami birds. We have got some fabulous prints in for this season so we scanned the fabrics and printed the patterns onto our origami paper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are the pieces featured in this month's window: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Article_23_Radia_Long_Top.html">Radia Tunic by Article 23</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-84454488014001386102010-09-27T18:16:00.000+01:002010-09-27T18:17:57.514+01:00New Season at Equa<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's one of my favourite times of the year with boxes full of new season goodies arriving at Equa every day! </span> <div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Aura_Que_Large_Shopper.html">Aura Que Large Shopper Handbag</a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I love the juxtaposition between the textured cable knit and the smooth leather. The panels are knitted by hand from natural banana yarn that comes from sustainably pruning the outer layers of the banana trees after the fruit harvest in South Nepal. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/People_Tree_Stella_Pocket_Dress.html">People Tree Stella Drape Dress</a></strong> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I practically live in jersey dresses, they are just so comfortable. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">This one nips in at the waist with draping that will give an hour glass figure worthy of Joan from Mad Men. Made from organic cotton.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TJzdRcBdrdI/AAAAAAAACNI/FMWFTKQU-Vk/s1600/TPA01-AW10-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/TJzdRcBdrdI/AAAAAAAACNI/FMWFTKQU-Vk/s400/TPA01-AW10-1.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Terra_Plana_Janis_Boot.html">Terra Plana Janis Boots</a></strong></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've had my eye on these boots for a while now. The panel on the back is made using recycled quilts which means that every pair is a limited edition. You never know what colour you wil get and I love that element of surprise!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">To view more of the new season collections at Equa <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/new.html">Click Here >></a></span></div>Thaliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213504098793544939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-43310900662209096872010-09-13T17:30:00.004+01:002010-09-13T17:39:15.653+01:00Designer Interview - Nancy Dee<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For September we are delighted to introduce Seraphina from Nancy Dee for our monthly interview. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">At Equa Nancy Dee is gaining a bit of a following for it's gorgeously easy-to-wear jersey </span><span style="color: #444444;">dresses. Nancy Dee collections are made using only high quality sustainable and organic fabrics, from super soft soya and organic cotton to luxurious modal. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When my sister and I decided to create Nancy Dee, it was on the proviso that any new company had to be as ethical and as environmentally-friendly as possible. We’d read so much about the negative impact of the fashion industry and we didn’t want to be part of it. It was just the right thing to do, simple as that. Tamsin and I strongly believe that in this day and age anyone about to set up a new company - and even those existing - should do it with a social conscience. Everyone has a responsibility to look after this planet and those that are on it, it's time to stop passing the buck. We can no longer use excuse ourselves because we don't know enough about it. We feel a personal obligation to do things right, and that’s really where it started from. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It means that the fashion label is taking steps to bring the consumer responsibly sourced clothing. Different companies have different ways of doing this, such as only using organic and natural fabrics, ensuring the factories they use are audited properly to ensure the workers are paid a fair wage and treated fairly, using only natural dyes and more. It's not always possible to tick all the right boxes, but the important thing is to strive for these things, always aim to make things better for your company, the consumer, the workers and the environment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #444444;">What challenges do you face as an ethical label?</span></strong><br />
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The biggest challenge for us is finding reliable factories to manufacture our garments. Quality control is not as paramount as it needs to be with some of the factories we work with, so it's very important we spend time with the workers at their factory so we can guide them through each design. <br />
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Fabrics are also more costly when using organic material and often not as good quality; this can make it quite a challenge to keep our prices competitive and it’s very time-consuming sourcing the best fabrics.<br />
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Personally as the designer of Nancy Dee I strive to make our label fashionable and versatile, I want people to purchase a garment from us because they love the design, the print and the fit, not because of the ethics – that’s just a massive bonus! I try to inject youth and forward fashion into the pieces, while keeping them balanced enough for them to be worn season after season. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are the inspirations behind this season's collection?</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The A/W collection came about from my love of the 1940s era. I'm very inspired by vintage generally, and often look to films and characters for my inspiration. I build up a fantasy character and play out her role with the different designs, trying to cover every event!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So for this collection I took to my history of fashion books and looked at the silhouettes of the ‘40s and subtle details that make the era so enticing. The whole collection is made from our jersey bamboo and organic cotton. This can be difficult fabric for some women to embrace wearing, so I used pleating and tucking to create the shapes and styles that women can feel feminine and comfortable wearing.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What advice would you give anyone looking to make their wardrobe more ethical?</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are loads of ethical brands out there, so do a little research, and don't assume you can't get what you want ethically! Ethical fashion has come on in leaps and bounds, with fashion forward ideas and none of these hemp sacks. Look out for the relevant labelling, and make sure you understand it. But most importantly love the clothes you buy, ethical fashion is not disposable fashion.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Who are your style icons?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm a bit of a hippy at heart, so I love Nicole Richie's boho chic style. Others include Juliette Lewis (she really knows how do to do the glam rock look), and Chloe Sevigny (always a little kooky and nerdy, but always very sexy). And as I mentioned before, I often gain inspiration from film characters to, and look back to other eras for something unique. But there is also so much inspiration to take from individuals I see around town, style icons in their own right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #444444;">What is the most treasured item in your wardrobe and where did it come from?</span></strong></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a little silly, but I have this black crocheted waistcoat, think it might well be from the ‘70s. We had a dressing up box as kids and it's one of the pieces from the box, saved after all these years! I wear with everything I can, absolutely love it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>As a child what did you want to do when you grew up?</strong></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wanted to win an Oscar! I was quite dedicated to my acting way back then, and was convinced I'd become a Hollywood star...... bless. Needless to say life didn't pan out that way, well not yet at least!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Tell us something you are really excited about...</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm really excited about the collection I'm working on right now, A/W11. It's a slightly different look from the classic retro 1940s style you've seen before, and I'm not saying any more than that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><strong>Tell us something that really gets on your nerves....</strong></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Computers! I don't like them and they don't like me.... enough said.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What's next for your label?</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We're off to Paris at the beginning of September for our first time at Pret-a-Porter trade show to promote our next spring/summer collection. We're really hoping to gain more international stockists which will help us expand as a business. Also our collections are growing each time, more pieces and new fabrics, which makes designing very exciting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Thank you Seraphina.</span> <span style="color: #444444;">We are very excited to see what you and Tamsin come up with next!</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Nancy Dee Autumn Winter collection will be arriving at Equa very soon. To keep an eye out for it </span><a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Nancy_Dee_Current_Collection.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">click here >></span></a></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div>Thaliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213504098793544939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4837039179198618726.post-24798799668532741292010-09-09T14:40:00.000+01:002010-09-09T14:40:00.462+01:00Organic Fortnight - Why buy Organic Cotton?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bYnSV_eL1vc/THUaHxgUtKI/AAAAAAAACME/J1ttL5XL15A/s200/images.jpg" width="144" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>What is Organic Cotton?</strong></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Organic cotton is cultivated without the use of pesticides and fertilisers. Organic farming aims to maintain a balance with nature by using low impact techniques. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are far reaching environmental benefits, the soil is more fertile and the absence of chemicals promotes biodiversity. O</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">rganic farming relies on a maintaining a good soil structure. One key benefit is that the soil holds water more efficiently, so although cotton is a thirsty crop less water is wasted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>What are the benefits for the farmers?</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Organic cotton allows farmers to earn a better income through the premium associated with organic cotton. Crop rotation helps the farmers to diversify their crops, so that they don’t have to depend solely on their cotton yield.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Their production costs are reduced, as they are no longer dependent on costly pesticides. This is vital as it allows farmers and their families more financially stability.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A major benefit to farmers and their families is improved health, allowing them to work and live in a safer environment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a farm to become certified as organic can take 2-3years. A product sold as organic must comply with strict regulations and standards which are upheld by the certifying body.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are other organic certifications you can look out for such as SKAL and GOTS. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Fairtrade Cotton</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fairtrade addresses the social standards of the workers in the chain of production. The main principles are based around buyers paying a sustainable price for products which is filtered all the way down the supply chain. This allows the producers to earn a living wage whilst working in decent conditions. One does wonder how much the traditional cotton farmer earns if the consumer is paying £2.50 for a cotton t-shirt! </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fairtrade and organic compliment each other perfectly, the combination of an environmental stance and belief in humanitarian principles makes for a sustainable and ethical product. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Currently only a small fraction (0.15%) of the worlds cotton production is organic. As consumers we have the choice and power to support the Organic Cotton industry for a more sustainable future.... BUY ORGANIC!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>To view a selection of organic cotton products available at Equa <a href="http://www.equaclothing.com/acatalog/Organic_Cotton.html">click here>></a></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: Soil Association, Pesticide Action Network UK, Organic Exchange, Sustainable Fashion & Textiles by Kate Fetcher</span></span></div>Equahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402650522380304454noreply@blogger.com0