Tag: sustainability

For someone who stopped buying signature items, Ria Atayde still has quite an impressive collection. In fact, her top five picks are all stylish and fumctional, that any fashion girl would want to have them as closet staples. What's more, each bag

Since filming her last show in 2019, Bianca King has taken a gentle step back from the limelight. The actress took it upon herself to reinvent herself for the past few years, pouring her time into mindful content creation and now, managing

The awareness to go for sustainable fashion is constantly growing. More Pinays are into thrifting, upcycling, and basically just consuming less. Local brands are following suit, and one of them is Sewn Sandals.The local footwear brand released their first upcycled style, the

Looking at Cebu Homecraft’s eye-catching, impeccably crafted pieces, you’d never guess that they’re made out of driftwood and recycled denim. But owner and designer James Doran-Webb’s commitment to sustainability drives him to constantly innovate new ways of turning second-life materials into stylish

Ever wondered what it's like living in your own home but thought that the cost of a new pad was prohibitive? Well, there is a budget-friendly option that actually costs less than a lot of the designer bags on your wishlist. And

If you’ve been following all the cool girls of Instagram, you must’ve noticed the resurgence of some popular Y2K trends and comfy ‘90s fits. One look we’ve seen popping up on our feeds on the reg is the “dad trend”, characterized by

Sustainable living became some sort of a trend a few years ago and it's good to know that there are people who actually take living a greener lifestyle a bit more seriously since then. Just in case you've been practicing your civic

There’s nothing like embracing your femininity with a good comfy dress. They are not only easy to wear, but they also make you look effortlessly chic and fresh. Dresses are also a nice go-to option for days when you don't know what

Celebrities everywhere have been trying out new things, from hobbies, haircuts, to bold new OOTDs. One celebrity who seemingly had a “transformation” over the quarantine period is James Reid, who's currently trending on social media after finally making his first public appearance

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is dealing with a shortage of materials to be used for creating personal protective equipment. However, the Philippines might be better off, since our native abaca fibers have us covered."[Abaca] is the strongest natural

The Redress Design Award is a sustainable fashion design competition organized by Hong Kong-based NGO Redress. The prestigious contest brings together applications from 49 countries, and here’s some good news for you: A Filipino designer was accepted as one of the semi-finalists!Jann Christian

There’s no denying that YouTube, like other social media platforms, is extremely influential, given its worldwide reach and the freedom it gives users to create their own content. This gives vloggers a substantial amount of power in their hands, especially those with

You often hear of fashion companies rethinking existing business models and updating to more sustainable options. The truth is most just follow the industry standard of using 30 percent recycled cotton which, granted, still makes a difference at the end of the

Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors of waste around the world? We understand that it's a difficult issue to work around for those trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle—clothing is, after all, such a

Some think that one's taste in footwear is either black or white—one is either a high heel afficionado or a trainers gal. That's not if Ancuta Sarca has anything to say about it. The up-and-coming Romanian-born, London-based designer made her big debut

Do you have a go-to tumbler yet? They're really a no-brainer to own—they'll save you money on bottled water, lessen your single-use plastic consumption, and help you build better hydration habits. If you don't have the right tumbler just yet, or you're

With the effects of the climate crisis becoming known to more people all over the world (especially since September's Global Climate Strike), it's undeniable that sustainability is one of, if not the primary factor to look for in brands. In fact, so

The holiday rush may be burning a hole in your wallet, but it remains a year-round truth that one of the easiest ways to save money is to bring your own food to work. This tip is especially apt now, since your

In further effort to making sustainability a standard for businesses comes local lifestyle and beauty brand Gaea, which offers beauty essentials that are almost too pretty to use. Launching last August, the brand has committed itself to being more than just another business venture.

Nothing gets us more excited about the holidays than festive décor strewn across our home. Most people shop for brand new accoutrements every year to adorn their living area with, but we believe in mindful consumption and sustainable living. In an effort