June Window is all Black and White

Our June windows have a monchrome theme.

Mannequins From Left to Right:

Sika Bow Dress

Annie Greenabelle Open Back Tunic
Annie Greenabelle Scoop Back Party Dress

Envirosax Reusable Bags

New SS09 Collection now online!!

Wow - it seems to be later this year, but Spring/Summer 2009 is here! A smattering of our new lines are now available online and in our boutique... Now online is our beautiful collection from Edun, great casual wear from Kuyichi and our FAB new leather handbags from Aura Que - Hurrah!

We've got plenty more to come, I'm especially looking forward to our new Annie Greenabelle range - if you loved the Floral Party Dresses that we've been selling for the past two seasons, you'll LOVE their new Scoop Back Party Dress. StewartBrown is always a good one for Spring/Summer and we've got plenty of their super soft organic tees coming in soon (hopefully next week).

If you want to know my favourite piece from what we've got so far it has to be the Edun Tribal One Piece - it's so on trend this season and this one's in black so it's so flattering!

Fair Trade Fortnight with Greenmystyle

The next two weeks are all about Fair Trade Fortnight. Each year Fair Trade Fortnight helps to bring the issues of Fair Trade to the media's attention. In the four years that Equa has been open and selling Fair Trade and ethical fashion, the understanding of what Fair Trade fashion means seems to have increased. Last year saw the launch of Greenmystyle, which is one of Equa's favourite online magazines (ethical and non-ethical). Every day Greenmystyle show their readers how ethical fashion can and should be done. For Fair Trade Fortnight 2009 Greenmystyle, in association with Equa, will bring the best of the best of Fair Trade Fortnight. Keep an eye on their website for all the gossip and events going on.

Agyness, Angelina & Alexa get an Equa eco-style makeover on Greenmystyle!

Equa has teamed up with one of their favourite online glossy ethical magazines Greenmystyle.com to give three lucky celebs a virtual Eco makeover. Click here to see the full article on Greenmystyle.

Florals Are Everywhere this Summer!

Our latest pieces from Annie Greenabelle are so on trend and perfect for the Summer sun (when it comes out). The Floral Party Dress, as featured in June's eco issue of Marie Claire, is due imminiently... the floral print is made from reclaimed cotton that Annie Greenabelle source. They are one of a number of ingenious designers who seek out end of rolls or off cut fabrics that other fashion designers don't want because there is not enough for a large collection... this means that these dresses are limited in number, which we at Equa think makes them even more special! The black body of the dress is made from 100% Fair Trade Foundation certified organic fair trade cotton.

April's Outfit of the Month

For Equa’s debut Outfit of the Month I have chosen a nautical theme. A classic for spring/summer and a theme I never seem to grow tired of!

The Retro Stripe Tee by Kuyichi. It has an irregular stripe in the weave which gives it a subtle texture. I also like the continuous binding which runs from the neck line, along the shoulder seams and round each armhole. A great longer length tee, in a larger size I would also wear this like a dress with leggings.

The Regent Jacket from Edun. A gorgeous cropped lightweight jacket. The zips on the arms have the Edun signature leaf detail.

Cute Sailor Slouch Pants in Fair-trade Foundation certified organic cotton jersey by Annie Greenabelle. I love the mismatched reclaimed buttons which run in two rows down the front of a fold-down waistband. These are super comfortable and are a chic alternative to tracksuit bottoms when you are in a slouchy mood.

Made Sauda Bracelet (both white and black worn here). Comprised of brass, wood and bone. The wood and bone are collected from the ground on foraging trips by the artisans who make them, so no animals or trees are harmed!

Terra Plana Himalaya Heels. What can I say? Coral red, Fabulous!

Thalia x