Hair Glasses is a collection of sustainable fashion eyewear exploring the potential of Human hair. The UK beauty industry imports 15 million pounds worth of human hair per year. As the world’s population continues to increase, human hair has been re-imagined as a viable—importantly renewable–material. Hair Glasses comprises of human hair with bioresin as a binding agent, the frames are 100% biodegradable and no harmful substances are released during production. Studio Swine explores how the booming production of hair extensions can be expanded beyond the beauty industry to make other commodities that are equally desirable. I personally love to see the envelope being pushed
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Ethical style is to be making morally conscious decisions to do what’s best for you and for the environment. Or could be Defined as the production of textile items using a conscience. The design concept and the quality of worked produced reflect ethical practices which promote a sense of commitment to the sustainable future of the planet. Fashion houses are no exception. Far more and a lot more fashion designers and textile producers are striving to produce goods that usually do not harm the environment and are cruelty-free. Ethical problems in fashion are emerging. Being aware of your choices and
Read MoreThis week I have chosen to write about recycled fashion , inspired by many of the worlds artist being a contemporary portrait artist myself this week I choose to feature Israeli artist/sculptor Yaov Kotik his works are an example an inspiration to others and myself .. TO CONTINUE to look at the world through different “ eyes “ YAOV has started a Kotik, collection of handmade jewelry using disposed bottle caps and turning them into beautifully original and wearable jewelry. His work is a very interesting contrast between a RECYCLED FASHION “ART /FASHION” website to see it all. What to some is junk or waste to one person can
Read MoreMore and more, consumers are expecting the brands they wear to take the environment and human rights seriously. Designers are in the business of... Read More
Since antiquity, fabrics have been dyed with extracts from minerals, plants, and animals. In fact, dyeing historically was a secretive art form; the most... Read More
In the history of the Western world women had always worn skirts/dresses and men have always worn trousers and that got me to thinking…When... Read More
In a general sense, it is art that helps improve our relationship with the natural world. There is no definition set in stone. This... Read More
Exciting Conventional Options…. Wear sustainable fashion that is decidedly modern in it’s ability to transcend into season and move with our times…this is what... Read More
As a self taught artist and designer, I came to love fashion as an art form and as a compelling mode of communication. What... Read More


