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Hawaiian salad and watermelon juice ‘to be 2017 food trends’
Waitrose survey also finds a third of those aged 18 to 34 post pictures of their meals on social media such as Instagram
Is being vegan the most ethical way to live?
Reducing meat consumption is important, but going vegan may not solve all our problems…
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
Fashion-forward men’s vegan shoes
The ethical credentials of vegan footwear are obvious to most. Backed by recognition from the Vegan Society and synergising High Fashion and Ethical Concern, NoHarm (leading the ethical consumerism way since 2004) is continuing its heritage of offering vegan shoes that compare to the highest quality leather shoes made in Italy. The new Vegan Shoes … Read more
First-ever PETA Vegan Fashion Awards 2013 helping to advance animal-friendly fashion
Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Stella McCartney and H&M among winners of Peta Fashion Awards Meeting consumers’ demand for animal-free fashion, pleather, faux fur and other cruelty-free fabrics are more popular than ever. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) – with the help of judges Sadie Frost and Meg Mathews – is recognising the … Read more
Non-leather and earth-friendly Bottega Veneta
Sustainable, vegan Bottega Veneta “If we had to pick just one bag to carry forever, we’d choose the Veneta. It’s timeless, sophisticated, and oh- so-comfortable. Handcrafted of soft nappa, it gets better with age. The only hard part is choosing a color,” Bottega Veneta said once about its luxury handbags. The renowned luxury leather goods … Read more