The Hemp Revival

We love ethical fashion and are enjoying the rise and rise of hemp as a fabric. And we think the folds at the back at this Versace hemp-silk evening dress are just luscious!

Versace hemp-silk evening dress

Hemp has traditionally suffered because of its association with cannabis and hippies. Remarkably, the cultivation of the plant has been banned in America since the Fifties.


The fabric is sustainable, lasts longer, becomes softer and more comfortable the longer you use it. Those who suffer from allergies will love it as no pesticides are used in the farming of hemp. 

That’s in sharp contrast to many people's fabric of choice, cotton, which sucks up 50% of all pesticides used in farming in the United States – even though the crop only takes up 1% of farmland.  

In comparison to cotton, hemp is warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and more durable. More and more designers are being drawn to hemp because of its low impact on the environment. Hemp fibres are known for being highly absorbent, UV resistant, antimicrobial and long-lasting.

It’s no surprise that the vegetarian Stella McCartney is at the forefront of those designers embracing hemp. These smashing espadrilles remind us of the summer days to come.

Stella McCartney's hemp espadrilles

Versace, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Armani and Ralph Lauren are all dabbling with the fabric. This outfit has all the distinctiveness of the Vera Wang touch. The American designer has used hemp-silk fabric to very fine effect here.

  Vera Wang's organic hemp-silk skirt and bustier

We're also keeping our eye on Enamore who produce eco-friendly underwear.

Linda Loudermilk is one of the leaders in ethical fashion. In fact, Elle magazine have dubbed her the 'Vivienne Westwood of eco'. Here's a sample of some of her work. Delightfully edgy is what we call it.

Designs of Linda Loudermilk, one of the leaders in eco-fashion

It also seems like U2 lead singer, Bono has roped his wife into his attempt to save the world. Ali Hewson has set up her own ethical label Edun.

What do you make of hemp and the ethical fashion movement? Are you keen to adopt it or do you think it is passing fad?

Michelle Obama Scores Fashion and Political Points

Firstly yes - there is more to Mrs Obama than her wardrobe. But we aren’t writing for The Economist, so we’re going to stick to what we know!

She cut quite the dash in an Alexander McQueen Resort 2011 red petal print silk organza gown at a State dinner for the People’s Republic of China at the White House. 

Mrs Obama in Alexander McQueen

The original dress

Guests included Anna Wintour and Vera Wang so we’re sure she thought long and hard about what she’d wear that evening. Red is the colour of happiness and prosperity in China; we doubt she chose a dress this colour by accident!

Similar looks by the label go for over £5,000 but unfortunately, our pockets are not as deep.

We're rather fond of these though:

Stella McCartney. £2,245

Love this. Can't afford it, but do love it!

Notte by Marchesa. £648.

Silk crepe organza dress. Now we need to be invited somewhere fitting, to justify our spending this much.

Dealing with The Loss of McQueen

On Monday St. Pauls Cathedral in London hosted a memorial service to honor Lee Alexander McQueen, who took his own life the first day of New York Fashion Week in February.

Notable guests included Kate Moss, Sarah-Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, Daphne Guinness, Anna Wintour (who spoke at the service) , and Bjork, who performed, dresses as an angel, Billie Holliday song "Gloomy Sunday".

The service closed with a performance by a chorus of bagpipe players dressed in tartan kilts.

El Lunes La Catedral de St Paul en Londres oficiaba un servicio en honor a Lee ALexander McQueen, quien se quitó la vida el primer día de la Semana de la Moda de Nueva York en Febrero.

Entre los notables invitados se encontraba Kate Moss, Sarah-Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, Daphne Guinness, Anna Wintour, and Bjork, que vestida como un ángel, cantó Gloomy Sunday de Billie Holliday.

El servicio cerró con la actuación de un coro de Gaiteros, todos ellos vestidos con el típico kilt en tartan.

Fuentes: Nydailynews, Streetpepper, Acces hollywood, Sky News.

~Stella McCartney For Alice In Wonderland~

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Alice: I've had nothing yet, so I can't take more.
The Hatter: You mean you can't take less; it's very easy to take more than nothing.

Ever since the other day when I read that Stella McCartney was going to do a line of jewelry for Disney's upcoming much anticipated "Alice In Wonderland" I was anxious to see what I thought would be a genius line of accessories. Ummm...yeah...not so much. The pic I saw didn't exactly impress me. At all. Not even a little bit.

However I'm quite sure that there are some Stella fans and some Alice In Wonderland fans that would like to have a look so I'm posting it... Even though I do not like it...because I do however, love my readers...xoxo



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