Hemp on the high street. Eco fibres in fashion

Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp is becoming a Force for Positive Change. Fashion is just another example of how exceptional this plant really is.     A true wonderplant, the hemp is an example of the genius of nature. During centuries the world was conquered on horseback and wearing hemp clothing. The sails of the greatest … Read more

50% of global shoppers would take the green option

Consumers prepared to pay more for environmentally friendly products.  Fifty percent of global consumers are willing to pay more for goods and services from companies that have implemented programs to give back to society, an increase of five points (45%) from 2011, according to a new study from Nielsen. The Nielsen Global Survey on Corporate … Read more

Luxury is comfort. An interview with Cynthia Pace – Personal Fashion Stylist

She is an accomplished personal fashion stylist, lifestyle model, image consultant, and etiquette authority. Respected for her ability to find the classy/sexy balance; “always appropriate” is her motto. From hair and make-up, to accessories and jewellery, to clothing and even nail colour, she guides entire style teams to create head to toe synthesis and perfect … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Oskar Metsavaht – founder and creative director Osklen

We met Oskar Metsavaht during 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Fair in Paris. In an exclusive interview for 2LUXURY2 – thanks to the CEO of the fair  Barbara Coignet,  we explored togheter with Oskar Metsavaht what are the real values for luxury. Born in Caxias do Sol in 1961, Oskar Metsavaht  begin his adventure in fashion after … Read more

Design Oscars: Issey Miyake Origami Fold 132 5 Eco-Fashion line

Issey Miyake Origami Fold 132 5 Eco-Fashion line Reality Lab Japanese designer Issey Miyake received the ‘design Oscars’ at London’s Design Museum Awards for his Origami-style 132 5. eco-fashion collection. Issey Miyake’s dresses are made out of recyclable materials such as polyester processed from plastic bottles. Mixed-use garments, shirts, jackets, skirt, or dresses can be … Read more