Category Archives: ethical

Stella McCartney

By bessworks | Published: November 30, 2010
I saw most of this in Paris a few months ago, and loved it. Lovely clean lines with just the right amount of detailing. I think I might love her Love the boatneck on this Really heavy felted wool melton with rubberised something or other. The inside zipped out, all seams were taped. Nice finishing. [...]
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How jeans get made:

By bessworks | Published: November 17, 2010
Roy’s Jeans – Video by Self Edge from Self Edge on Vimeo. “Having any sort of financial success with what I am doing, to me, just means more tools” Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on [...]
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Constructive Capitalism

By bessworks | Published: September 21, 2010
Umair Haque @ Daytona Sessions vol. 2 – Constructive Capitalism from Daytona Sessions on Vimeo. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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To Slow Fashion, or not to slow fashion, that is the question

By bessworks | Published: September 19, 2010
Telegraph 5th October 2005, article talking about Tom Ford shunning the fashion industry, Slow fashion, ephemeral fashion and how it’s not that ephemeral as it comes round again so fast. http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG3345633/Is-fashion-too-fickle.html Guardian Aug 3rd 2008, article about the rise of slow fashion,  ethical fashion in general and the high st. “You get to the point [...]
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satchel with a 100 year guarantee.

By bessworks | Published: July 12, 2010
100 Year warranty 100% full grain boot leather (but thicker) No breakable parts like zippers, snaps etc. Quickly converts to a backpack Industrial marine grade polyester thread Hidden nylon reinforcing straps AND… it’s lovely! Fab messenger bags, too. I want one. Saddleback Leather Co. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on [...]
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little black dress

By bessworks | Published: July 12, 2010
http://www.youbrightyoungthings.com/2010/06/18/bright-young-things-premier-edition/ I like the ethics of this company. I like the idea that one dress is to be worn every day in different ways because it is versatile and not conforming to a fashion as such. It’s a great idea. I like the idea that people have to wait for their dress because it is [...]
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