tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83981924604604553342024-03-13T02:10:58.405+00:00Sadie's WardrobeUK ethical and vintage fashion blogSadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-4302670263727014782013-10-08T12:42:00.000+01:002013-10-08T12:44:34.804+01:00Documentary: 'The True Cost'<center>
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'The True Cost' is a documentary that will highlight the human rights issues and environmental problems in the clothing industry. Producer Andrew Morgan will interview experts in the field, including Lucy Siegle, Safia Minney and Livia Firth, to provide insights into what goes on in the production process of many of our highstreet 'bargains'.<br />
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This is a great opportunity to make information about fast fashion more accessible, as well as to highlight alternative routes for the future. However, in order to produce the documentary, funding is needed! Find their <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/truecost/the-true-cost">Kickstarter page</a> to make a pledge.<br />
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Sadie xxxSadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-28798532212513876292013-08-24T23:29:00.001+01:002013-08-25T00:09:30.065+01:00Inkkas: My snazzy ethical high-tops!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spent most of my time at Who's Next scouting out ethical shoe brands, because like many others, I find shoes one of the most difficult things to buy ethically without compromising on style. Wandering around with my flatmate, we spotted the Inkkas stand from a long way off, thanks to its snazzy display of high-tops and low-tops made from stunning South American textiles. And their ethical credentials were on display too: all shoes are handmade in Peru, and 10% of every sale goes towards protecting the Amazon rainforest.</div>
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Inkkas only use authentic South American textiles in their shoes, which gives them their unusual look. The company is 'committed to ensuring the health, happiness and well-being of its workers', and ensures that their artisans are paid well above average, working in a hazard-free work environment, and following the 10 principles of Fair Trade. Inkkas also work with <a href="http://www.inkkas.com/pages/donations" rel="nofollow">Amazon Watch</a>, which promotes the protection of the Amazon rainforest and the civil rights of the indigenous people who live there.<br />
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It was really interesting chatting to the founder, Dan Ben-Nun, about his journey so far with this great start-up (only founded in 2012!). The brand seems to be doing really well already, and you can even find some styles stocked at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/i-brands/inkkas/icat/inkkas/">Urban Outfitters</a>. But for the full range, check out the <a href="http://www.inkkas.com/" rel="nofollow">Inkkas website</a>!<br />
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Dan was kind enough to offer me a pair to test out. I opted for the <a href="http://www.inkkas.com/collections/zigzag/products/concrete-jungle-inkkas-phuyupata-aztec-tribal-shoes" rel="nofollow">Concrete Jungle high-tops</a> - what do you think? I styled them up with the brightest outfit I could think of. You can never have too many patterns!<br />
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So what's the verdict? Really comfy shoes that look cool, give back, and that you can be either silly or sensible in (see above).</div>
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(...and as a quick note, I'm off travelling for the next month, so see you all in September!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Disclosure: I received a free pair of shoes as compensation for this post but all opinions are my own!</i></span></div>
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I'm now back in the UK after my year in Paris (boo), but I've stockpiled lots of photos of cool ethical boutiques for my little shopping guide, in case any of you are visiting the city!<br />
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Today's post focuses on <a href="http://www.bazarethic.com/">Bazar Ethic</a>, a trendy kind of boutique right next to Canal Saint Martin. Stocking a mix of womenswear, menswear, homeware and even a section for children, the shop has everything covered, whether you are looking for gifts or shopping for yourself. There was also a wide selection of footwear, which included brands such as Toms, El Naturalista, La Charentaise-Tcha (slippers Made in France), and innovative flexible clogs by Bosabo. It's nice to have so many shoes in one place ready to try on!<br />
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In the clothing section, I was happy to find People Tree, Komodo, Ethos, Hemp Age, l'Herbe Rouge and Kuyichi, and there were plenty of accessories too, including bags made from recycled inner tubes by Cyclus and scarves by Soieries de Mekong. On the homewares side, I spotted the super popular brand Ferm Living, cool mirrors by Zen Ethic, eco-tableware by Ekobo and cute little plates for children by Smiling Planet.<br />
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There were so many cool brands at Bazar Ethic that it was impossible for me to note them all down, but I would definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area! Nearby is Veja's concept store <a href="http://www.centrecommercial.cc/">Centre Commercial</a>, as well as an <a href="http://www.ekyog.com/">Ekyog</a> boutique. When you have finished shopping you could do some Amélie location-spotting along the canal, pop to the pretty boulangerie on the corner of rue de Marseille, and finish off with a smoothie at <a href="http://www.bobsjuicebar.com/">Bob's Juice Bar</a>.<br />
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A couple of weekends ago I popped to Who's Next, a big fashion trade show held 4 times a year in Paris. First on my list of exhibitors to see was <a href="http://www.panamas.co.uk/">Pachacuti</a>, an ethical hat company that specialises in panama hats. The company was founded by Carry Somers in 1992, and nowadays the range includes floppy summer hats, hats with beautiful big feathers, and felt fedoras, among many other classic designs.</div>
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It was great to meet Carry and have a chat about how the hats are made, including the sourcing of high-quality customised ribbons that are produced in Devon, as well as the long search for an ethical source of feathers. Pachacuti is the only Fair Trade hat specialist in the UK, and works with women's associations in Ecuador. The women are given training as well as many other benefits including healthcare, pension schemes and access to specialists such as lawyers or social workers.<br />
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The panama hats themselves are available in different versions, with the option of paying extra for a finer weave. Many of them can also be <a href="http://www.panamas.co.uk/hats/hat-care-and-hat-rolling">rolled</a> for storage while traveling!<br />
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Carry Somers has recently teamed up with Orsolo de Castro to establish <a href="http://www.fashionrevolution.org/">Fashion Revolution Day</a> in order to commemorate the Rana Plaza disaster. The first Fashion Revolution Day will be the 24th April 2014, and it is hoped that industry professionals and individuals will get involved, to 'celebrate good practice, raise awareness of key issues and continue
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I'm a big fan of novelty jewellery, so when I spotted <a href="http://www.justtrade.co.uk/">Just Trade</a>'s tweet about a <a href="http://www.justtrade.co.uk/zoe-project/carrot-brooch?sort=p.model&order=DESC">carrot brooch</a> I simply had to investigate. On their website I found lots of other fruity/vegetable-y delights, including a watermelon and a radish, all of which would just belong on the lapel of my velvet jacket.<br />
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The brooches are made by the <a href="http://www.blog.justtrade.co.uk/who-we-work-with/zoe-project/">Zoe Project</a>, one of several producers that Just Trade work with. The Zoe Project is based in two shanty towns in Peru, where 23 ladies combine their crochet skills with 'contemporary design training' to produce this unusual collection of jewellery.<br />
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As well as providing a more reliable source of income, bringing the ability to pay for medical care, homes and education, the project has allowed many of the women to work from home, giving them an opportunity to spend more time with their families.<br />
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Sadie xxx<br /><br />P.S. There are also <a href="http://www.justtrade.co.uk/shop/brooches?page=1">animal and flower brooches</a>!Sadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-90927497437614054222013-07-14T13:33:00.002+01:002013-07-14T13:40:04.248+01:00Paris Ethical Shopping Guide: 9km<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My quest for ethical shops in Paris recently took me to the 14th arrondissement, to visit the super trendy <a href="http://www.9km.fr/en/">9km</a> shop on rue des Plantes. The shop caters for both men and women, featuring a range of ethical, minimalist clothing with an urban feel.</div>
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Brands included Stanley Stella (my favourite item being a rather cool 'Gone Fishing' t-shirt), organic t-shirts and underwear from Kolam Collection, and, to my delight, jeans and chinos from Monkee Genes. I was also happy to find a selection of organic canvas shoes in the store, from the brand Natural World.<br />
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The shop was quite small but great for wardrobe staples (including hoodies), and cool printed t-shirts. I visited during the bi-annual French 'soldes', but they do a rather cool offer which is kind of like a restaurant set menu: 1 pair of trousers, 1 plain t-shirt, and 1 pair of shoes for €100 - a really amazing offer for an all-organic outfit!<br />
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And if you're in the area, check out <a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_des_Thermopyles">rue des Thermopyles</a>, an incredibly beautiful little road that feels more like rural France than the heart of Paris - don't forget your camera!<br />
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As someone who is shortsighted, I have always found sunglasses shopping really difficult and expensive. Each summer for the last 3 years I've launched myself enthusiastically into a search for the perfect retro frames, but the cost was a deal-breaker once actual prescription lenses and subsequent lens-thinning are added on (let's face it, there's not enough sun in England to make it worth paying loads).</div>
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The quest continued earlier this summer, given that Paris is a little sunnier! I spotted <a href="http://www.jimmyfairly.com/">Jimmy Fairly</a> on the ethical section of <a href="http://www.nettementchic.com/p/shopping-durable">Nettement Chic</a>, and soon found several frames on the site that fitted my retro requirements. After a bit of investigation, I realised that the lenses are FREE if you're prepared to leave them un-thinned and without anti-reflection coating (although seek some professional advice if you're using them for driving). How can they afford this? By designing and making their own glasses, they can cut out the middle man. Hooray!<br />
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Jimmy Fairly operate in a similar way to Toms: for every pair of glasses bought, they give away a pair to someone in need, through their partner institutions Voir la Vie, Peuples d'Himalaya and Emmaüs.<br />
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After bit of umming and ahhing over whether they would suit me (the problem with not actually being able to see how you look without your own glasses on), I decided to purchase the <a href="http://www.jimmyfairly.com/fr/femme/solaire/monroe.html">Monroe frames</a> - €95, all included! And when I realised that the graded tint didn't work for me, they exchanged the lenses for plain ones, also for free. I was really impressed with their service, especially given that I was a particularly annoying, indecisive customer.<br />
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So without further ado, here are my new sunnies. Oh... and freshly cut new hair. Hehe.<br />
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I tried to take a close up to give an idea of the quality, although it's not very clear. But I'm very impressed with the overall construction of the glasses and would recommend them!<br />
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Sadie xxx<br /><br />P.S. This post is not sponsored in any way - I just love the sunglasses!Sadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-71885778108780531962013-07-01T15:30:00.000+01:002013-07-01T15:30:09.594+01:00Veja x Greg Asner: Beautiful, ethical high-tops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Could there be anything more perfect than these printed high-tops from ethical shoe brand, <a href="http://www.veja-store.com/">Veja</a>? The print is actually an aerial photograph of the Amazon rainforest, taken by Stanford scientist Greg Asner, and the whole effect is wonderfully 90s. And 'Wonderfully 90s' are not two words I ever thought I'd put together.<br />
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Anyone who has had the (dis)pleasure of being in the same room as me for the last few months will testify that I have been trying to decide whether or not to buy them approximately 24/7 for a ridiculous amount of time (if they weren't so expensive, they would have been on my feet a long time ago!).<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.veja-store.com/veja-greg-asner_p528.html">cream-coloured versions</a> are now sold out on the Veja website, but they have just got some blue versions <a href="http://www.veja-store.com/veja-spma-greg-asner-california_p594.html">back in stock</a>. And a little bird (i.e. the web page I open every day) tells me that they are on sale on <a href="http://www.asos.com/Veja/Veja-SPMA-Navy-Printed-High-Top-Trainers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2613639&WT">Asos</a>. Sadly, not in my size, but at least that makes it easier to decide.<br /><br />Sadie xxx<br /><br />P.S. For a little summary of what makes Veja ethical, see my previous post <a href="http://sadieswardrobe.blogspot.fr/2013/03/and-now-for-something-completely.html">here</a>.Sadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-72856183457066880102013-06-30T22:16:00.000+01:002013-06-30T23:45:54.858+01:00Starwax the Fabulous: Retro, greener cleaning products<br />
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A little while back I visited the Salon du Vintage in the Marais. The vintage clothing on offer was all rather over-priced, but there was a little stand at the entrance showing off '<a href="http://www.starwaxfabulous.com/">Starwax the Fabulous</a>' cleaning products, which was so beautifully presented that I couldn't resist having a little look, and soon enough I was having a chat with the brand representative, searching my memory for cleaning product vocabulary.<br />
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You may be wondering how I can shoehorn cleaning products into an ethical fashion blog. I posed myself the same question. To justify myself, the retro packaging really appeals to me (retro > Duck, Dettol and Jif), and there is a hidden greener side: the brand focuses on old fashioned 'store cupboard' cleaning products like they used in the good old days. Think white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and citric acid, all of which are surprisingly effective replacements for the usual chemical-tastic products that damage both your lungs and the rivers.<br />
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I haven't actually tested any of these products, but a quick search for 'cleaning with bicarbonate of soda' returns lots of positive reviews on Google, so I'd be more than willing to give them a try. You may wonder, 'what is the point in paying extra for something in a pretty bottle?' I suppose it's a matter of convenience/habit (or simply, pretty bottles), but the brand also puts a lot of work into giving out advice - including <a href="http://www.starwaxfabulous.com/the-fabulous-recettes.html">recipes</a> for all sorts of cleaning dilemmas - although it's all in French at the moment.<br />
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You can find the products in certain hardware shops in France, but it could be one to look out for in a few years time in other countries.<br />
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Sadie xxxSadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-90907926632712301132013-06-28T22:18:00.000+01:002013-06-28T22:20:43.917+01:00Crowd-voted designs by Front Row Society<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.frontrowsociety.com/">Front Row Society</a> is a Berlin-based fashion brand which employs a system of 'crowd-voting' to decide which designs they are going to put in to production. Artists submit textile designs based around a brief, and the general public cast their votes for their favourites. In theory, this is a handy way to match supply with demand: only the most popular designs go in to production, which helps to reduce overall waste. An interesting concept, especially as it doubles up as a way for artists to showcase their work.<br />
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I've been aware of the company for a few months, but it was put back on my radar after reading a recent post on <a href="http://dressesonaclothesline.blogspot.fr/">Dresses on a Clothesline</a> which features a Front Row Society scarf (<a href="http://dressesonaclothesline.blogspot.fr/2013/06/hair-tutorial-how-to-tie-scarf-in-7-ways.html">worn in 7 different ways!</a>). This prompted a visit to the site, where to my delight, I noticed that they also sell some rather incredible <a href="http://www.frontrowsociety.com/boutique/en/103-leggings">leggings</a> in a dazzling array of eye-catching colours and patterns. Even better: many of these are now on sale (can't quite work out if this goes against the point of crowd-voting or not, but it's nice that they are a bit more accessible price-wise).<br />
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Also. <a href="http://www.frontrowsociety.com/boutique/en/193-sweet-sweetback-rucksack.html#.Uc34o6y8WSo">This rucksack</a>. Need I say any more?<br />
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I spotted a link on Twitter to a project by artist Yolanda Dominguez, called <a href="http://www.yolandadominguez.com/Fashion%20Victims/index.html">Fashion Victims</a>. Whilst the project ignores a lot of issues, the visual statement it makes is interesting. Production in Bangladesh can seem so far away that it doesn't even enter your consciousness when shopping on the highstreet. But bringing the issue to a familiar context makes it seem more 'real'. It's also a great way to get conversations going and push consumers to examine their decisions.<br />
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Here is a video of 'Fashion Victims'.<br />
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I've been meaning to post about this shop for a long time now, having first visited last summer. <a href="http://www.sapsandco.fr/">Sap's and Co</a>, located in the trendy Batignolles area of Paris, is filled with ethical clothing delights. The stock has been carefully curated and includes some of the best fashion-forward ethical clothing labels, whether it is organic jeans by Kuyichi, ethical accessories by Deux Filles en fil, silly organic t-shirts by Monsieur Poulet or eco trainers by FYE, amongst many other brands. Oh, and they also stock People Tree, which made me really happy!<br />
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Rather excitingly, they also stock loads of menswear, so this is a boyfriend-friendly zone. There is also a quality second-hand section, featuring silk shirts and branded jeans.<br />
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Worth a special mention are their Keep Company trainers, which I am currently considering purchasing (can't decide between those, or Veja, hmm), as well as their Nat Mad clutches, purses and bags, which are some of the finest examples of recycled-material accessories that I have seen.<br />
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In short, you've definitely got to pop in if you're visiting Paris!<br />
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The service is brilliant - I spent a good 15 minutes having a chat before revealing that I'd quite like to take some photos!<br />
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Sadie xxxSadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-72419534532213768962013-05-11T19:08:00.000+01:002013-05-11T20:54:47.218+01:00A porridge-themed t-shirt by Howies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really must get in to the habit of sharing random amazing things that I find when browsing the internet. Oddly, I came across <a href="http://www.howies.co.uk/womens/womens-clothing/t-shirts/porridge-violet.html">this porridge-themed t-shirt</a> when reading an academic article for my dissertation, which pointed towards <a href="http://howies.co.uk/">Howies.co.uk</a> as an example of an ethical fashion brand. Naturally, seeking a little distraction, I googled them, and before long I was on their <a href="http://www.howies.co.uk/brainfood/category/bytheway">company blog</a>, where I spotted the t-shirt.<br />
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I'm considering buying it for when I get back to uni this year. Appropriate, because I can occasionally be found wandering down the street with a bowl of porridge and a spoon, if I am running particularly late (actually a necessity rather than a silly stunt, so I don't keep my friends waiting).<br />
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The excellent news is that it is 100% organic cotton, rather than 73% cotton (explained on the <a href="http://www.howies.co.uk/womens/womens-clothing/t-shirts.html">site</a>), and is screenprinted by hand in Cardigan, Wales. It also comes in a <a href="http://www.howies.co.uk/mens/clothing/t-shirts/porridge-french-blue.html">men's version</a>.<br />
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P.S. Just realised that if you order one this weekend, you get a FREE BOX OF PORRIDGE by the luxury cereals brand, Dorset Cereals...!Sadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-91530714993751916202013-05-09T13:09:00.000+01:002013-05-09T13:18:05.336+01:00Silly trousers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My blog has been somewhat lacking in the whole 'Sadie's Wardrobe' department lately, mainly due to the ridiculously long winter, a shortage of space, and a shortage of time (and a shortage of chocolate-based incentives). However, here in France, May is basically ALL bank holiday, giving me a chance to a) move the furniture around in the flat so I have a place to do my best posing and b) don silly outfits without the risk of The Metro Stare.<br />
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On reflection, this outfit isn't even that silly, and I'd put it on in England without batting an eyelid. As for the top half - well, who actually does their hair and make up on a bank holiday? Not me, that's for sure! So I will leave my giant spot and bright-orange-towel-wrapped hair to the imagination.<br />
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But outfit photos aren't all lies, don't worry... I do plan to face the commute AND the office in this attire next week.<br />
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I bought the trousers for just €5 at 'Vintage Desire' in Montmartre, just around the corner from Abbesses and <a href="http://sadieswardrobe.blogspot.fr/2013/03/paris-and-online-ethical-shopping-guide.html">Tudo Bom</a>. According to the shopping bag, there are actually two in Paris (I think I have been to the other one as well without realising it!).<br />
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<b>Addresses:</b><br />
28 rue Yvonne le Tac<br />
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32 rue des Rosiers (right next to loads of amazing falafel places!)<br />
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I love the idea of social enterprises - just a fantastic way to empower people who would otherwise face poverty. <a href="http://elephantbranded.com/">Elephant Branded</a> is an inspiring social enterprise founded by two students not much older than me (yikes) aiming to help out communities in Africa and Asia, first by providing essential school items to children, and secondly by providing work and training to the adult villagers who are then paid a fair wage. The ultimate aim is to bring about positive, sustainable change in the communities.<br />
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As well as being very attractive pieces, the bags have the added advantage of being made with recycled materials, which gives them their distinctive look. So they have pretty much ticked all of the boxes there!<br />
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Pictured above is my favourite item from the site, the <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/products/eb-clipper-l">large EB Clipper</a> (the perfect weekend/gym bag, that is, if you like going to the gym, haha), and I am also a massive fan of the <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/products/eb-clipper-s">smaller version</a>. With the purchase of one of these, a school bag is donated to a child. They also have <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/products/wallet">wallets</a>, <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/products/eb-clutch-purse">purses</a>, <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/products/eb-laptop-case">laptop cases</a> and <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/products/eb-back-pack-adult">rucksacks</a>... check out the shop <a href="http://shop.elephantbranded.com/">here</a>. Oh, and the prices are rather amazing, too.<br /><br />Here is a quick video from the site...<br />
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<br />I just had to share this little video on <a href="http://www.onlinemba.com/blog/business-of-fast-fashion">'The Business of Fast Fashion'</a>. It's a concise little introduction to fast fashion, giving some quick facts about environmental impact and finishing by talking about the <a href="http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/sustainable-clothing-action-plan-1">Sustainable Clothing Action Plan</a>, which aims to improve the sustainability of clothing over its lifespan.<br /><br />There are obviously lots of issues that the video doesn't touch on, but that's the idea - it's a quick introduction to the topic! And it has pretty illustrations...<br /><br />Sadie xxxSadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-6740239121687375602013-04-25T21:07:00.001+01:002013-04-25T21:09:32.263+01:00Paris Ethical Shopping Guide: Hippy Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.hippy-market.fr/">Hippy Market</a> when getting rather desperately lost on my way to a vintage fair, and I'm glad I did. I knew there must be some sort of shop like this <i>somewhere</i>, so it was great to finally locate one - it's the sort of vintage shop where everything is neatly organised by theme, has a general price scheme, and where skirts and dresses come pre-shortened. A bit like COW vintage in England, I suppose.<br />
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I visited Paris with my family a few years ago, and we spent an afternoon looking for 'The Amélie Café' using directions given to us by the man behind the desk at the hotel, which turned out to be completely wrong. Woops! We left without having found it, and everyone was rather disgruntled and achey after rambling around the steep hills of Montmartre for just a little bit too long.</div>
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Contrary to what my family thought, the café is actually extremely easy to find. It's about half way up the road just to the right of the Moulin Rouge, right by the Blanche metro stop. There is another bar called <a href="http://www.luxbar-montmartre.fr/">Lux Bar</a> just opposite, which is also well worth stopping at - cool art nouveau interiors, a shaped wooden bar and a lively playlist all day!<br />
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It was when searching for 'sarouel molleton bio' on Google that I came across <a href="http://www.tudobom.fr/en/">Tudo Bom</a>, an ethical brand that has one foot planted in colourful Brazil and the other foot in chic Paris. Tudo Bom has masterfully fused these two rather different styles together to create one unusual and exciting brand, which can be found <a href="http://www.tudobom.fr/en/">online</a> and in its <a href="http://www.tudobom.fr/en/cms/nos-boutiques.html">two boutiques</a> right in the heart of Paris.</div>
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The clothes are produced in Brazil through a vertically-integrated supply chain, starting off with organic cotton and environmentally-friendly dyes. They are then sewn together in disadvantaged parts of Petropolis, by 35 skilled workers in small workshops, providing much needed employment with fair pay. Sounds good to me!<br />
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I paid a visit to the shop in Abbesses (home to the film 'Amélie'!) to have a look at the new <a href="http://www.tudobom.fr/en/product/women/">Spring/Summer collection</a>, as well as to try on the <a href="http://www.tudobom.fr/en/product/women/trousers+and+shorts/tbf096,gris,sarouel-patricia.html">drop-crotch jogging bottoms</a> that I found in my original Google search! The boutique was incredibly beautifully presented, and was a fantastic burst of colour (just what Paris needs).<br />
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I was hugely impressed with the high level of customer service - the trousers
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I am very honoured to be <a href="http://www.fashioncompassion.co.uk/">Fashion Compassion</a>'s guest blogger of the month for March. Founded by Ayesha Mustafa, Fashion Compassion is a great site selling beautiful artisan pieces from emerging ethical fashion brands, offering small companies based in developing countries a platform to sell to the European market. Part of the company mission is to help empower women, and the brands that are selected have been especially chosen in order to work towards this. I didn't realise it until reading in more detail, but many of the products are actually made by hand, to order!<br />
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As with my last post, sometimes I just have a weird day where my personal tastes seem to flip to something <i>completely different. </i>For a while now, I've been hunting for some... wait for it... <b>jogging bottoms, </b>mainly because I spend most of my time as a student shivering in the cold, and let's face it, who wants to be wearing a high-waisted skirt all day when you are writing an essay and need to eat an actual whole packet of digestives just to get through it. Stretchy waistbands are a winner for days like those. There is also just something rather cool about them (the tailored fash-un ones, not the sporty ones).<br />
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I found this pair of organic, fairtrade-cotton jogging bottoms the other day from the <a href="http://www.stormfashion.dk/product/bottoms/sweatpants-okay-2">OKAY collection at Storm</a>, and they're just my cup of tea, and actually rather smart. I couldn't resist completing the look with this silly <a href="http://www.omy.fr/shop/fr/home/77-bocca.html">organic cotton t-shirt</a> by Omy, and, dreaming of warmer days, <a href="http://www.toms.com/womens/classics/white-and-orange-women-s-classic">these cool shoes</a> from that famous social enterprise, Toms.<br />
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One thing I never thought I would EVER write about are trainers, which in my mind are reserved for that alien thing they call 'sport' and never something I'd ever consider<i> actually wearing</i>. Well, it has been rather hard to ignore the prevalence of trendy trainers in urban street style photographs, and given how comfy they look, I've rather strangely been left coveting a pair of my own.<br />
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'WHAT?!' I hear you ask. It is safe to say that trainers would not at all work with the majority of my carefully curated 60s-style wardrobe, but sometimes I just want to chuck on <a href="http://sadieswardrobe.blogspot.fr/2012/03/monkee-genes.html">my jeans</a> and a <a href="http://sadieswardrobe.blogspot.fr/2012/09/maje.html">silky grey top</a> with a hoodie and pretend I can 'do' casual.<br />
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My trainers of choice would come from <a href="http://www.veja-store.com/index.php?language=en">VEJA</a>, an ethical trainers company, distributing to the EU and worldwide. I have just had a read of their website to find out about <a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projets">their supply chain</a>, which is genuinely fascinating. Knowing where every component comes from makes you feel really connected with the product, and completely justifies the prices charged. Here's a quick summary...<b><br /></b><br />
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<b>Canvas:</b> <a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projets/Coton-15">Organic cotton</a> is sourced from small-scale family farms in Ceará in Brazil. Their farming methods support the environment rather than damage it.<br />
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<b>Leather: </b>The <a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projets/Cuir-14">leather</a> is 'eco-tanned', meaning fewer chemicals polluting rivers.<br />
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<b>Sole: </b><a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projets/Caoutchouc_sauvage-7">Rubber</a> is sourced from the Amazon, where rubber tappers use special technology to create rubber sheets from latex, meaning they are able to earn a higher income by adding value themselves.<br />
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<b>Transport: </b>To <a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projets/CO_2-25">save C02</a>, the shoes are transported by water rather than air (all the way into Paris!). The boxes have been made as small as possible.<br />
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<b>Logistics: </b>The Veja <a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projets/Cuir-14">storage facility</a> is run by people who are facing social exclusion. The employees prepare orders and are given help and opportunities to have a second chance.<br />
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What do you think of them? Do you sometimes branch out and wear something 'completely different'?<br />
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Free'p'star is one of many little vintage shops that are scattered around Paris, but judging by the fact that it is always swarming with shoppers, it's one of the better ones! The shop has a really odd layout, with two mezzanines on either side that you have to climb up a ladder to access. At the moment, one side is piled high with boots at €5 a pair. If I remember correctly, there was a rather cool pair of platforms up for grabs.<br /><br />Like many shops in the city, there is a basement too, containing lots of sale items - adding a nice literal dimension to the term 'bargain basement'. Don't be put off by the narrow spiral stairs!<br /><br />Before researching this post, I was unaware that this shop is actually one of three bearing the same name - which is great news, although I haven't yet visited the others! They are all in fairly close proximity, scattered around the bustling Marais area in the 4th Arrondissement. There is a little map on the <a href="http://www.freepstar.com/">Free'p'star website</a> so you can go on a little vintage 'crawl' if you have a spare afternoon.<br />
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<b>Addresses:</b><br /><br />8 rue Sainte-croix de la Bretonnerie, 4th Arrondissement<small style="font-family: Eurostile;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><big><span style="color: black;"></span></big></span></span></small><br />61 rue de la Verrerie, 4th Arrondissement<small style="font-family: Eurostile;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><big><span style="color: black;"></span></big></span></span></small><br />20 rue de Rivoli, 4th Arrondissement<br /><br />Sadie xxx<small style="font-family: Eurostile;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><big><span style="color: black;"></span></big></span></span></small>Sadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398192460460455334.post-72668446901246679042013-02-18T09:00:00.000+00:002013-02-18T14:49:21.492+00:00Montmartre in the Snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just a few poorly-timed (late!) photos of Paris in the snow. I had a friend visiting and we decided to brave the icy slopes of Montmartre to get a few of those snow pictures that occupy far too much of the internet at this time of year.<br />
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For the ultimate thrifting experience, vintage fans should head to one of Paris' many <a href="http://guerrisol.com/">Guerrisol</a> shops for a good old afternoon of rummaging. After picking up a shopping basket at the door, battle your way through the seasoned Parisian thrifters (people who simply want cheap clothing and hipsters alike) to grab a spot at the edge of one of these huge clothing 'bins', and delve to the bottom to see what treasures you can unearth.<br /><br />For those are aren't big fans of the vulture-esque 'bun fight' method, there are plenty of shirts and jackets hanging up around the edges, and no shortage of that much-coveted peterpan collar or grungey denim jacket.<br /><br />The quality and condition of the clothes varies wildly. Previously, I've been surprised to see paint-splattered shirts with giant holes in the armpits cosied up to cashmere jumpers and Comptoir des Cotonniers dresses.<br /><br />Prices fluctuate throughout the week - sometimes everything is €5, other times it drops to €3, with shoes and frilly 80s wedding dresses (!) selling for a little more. Saturdays are mayhem, but if you pop in during the week you can browse at your leisure.<br /><br />See <a href="http://sadieswardrobe.blogspot.fr/2012/11/paris-thrift-guerrisol.html">this post</a> for a little outfit sourced mostly at Guerrisol, as well as <a href="http://www.beinglittle.co.uk/2012/08/pink-to-make-boys-wink.html">Lyzi's super cute pink skirt</a> found when we met up for a day last summer for shopping with <a href="http://www.ellamasters.com/">Ella</a>!<br /><br />
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<b>Addresses:</b><br /><br />19, avenue de Clichy, 17th Arrondissement<br />96, boulevard de Barbes, 18th Arrondissement<br />45, boulevard de la Chapelle, 18th Arrondissement<br />17, boulevard Rochechouart, 9th Arrondissement<br /><br />For more information: <a href="http://guerrisol.com/">Guerrisol Website</a><br /><br />Sadie xxxSadie's Wardrobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303598375006893232noreply@blogger.com2