Wear Flowers on Your Face

Skin is a serious business. According to Hoover’s industry report, the cosmetics industry generates nearly $7 billion in revenue annually. Major companies which include Sephora, divisions of Limited Brands (Bath & Body Works), and L’Oreal (Body Works) control over 75% of the overall industry. Meanwhile, smaller industry players such as Bud have been able to [...]

Made in China Goes Fasionably Green

Is it a sign of the times? Hong Kong designers are beginning to adopt green regulations (REACH) established by the European Community of Regulations. The realization by some Chinese companies is that “green” clothing is more attractive to fashionistas globally. Though commercial intentions are often motivated by monetary interests, the adoption and adherence to “green” [...]

Letting Your Face Breathe Mineral Makeup

Letting Your Face & Earth Breathe with Mineral Makeup by Kelly Wu Years after it first became available, mineral makeup is now a commonplace item in the cosmetics market. And yes, I am a user! Advocates for mineral makeup rave about its “light, natural, long-lasting glow” and how it eliminates the use of synthetic dyes, [...]

Viva La Femmecup!

The average woman uses 11,000 tampons and pads in her life. Wait, 11,000 tampons? (As a man, I have absolutely no idea what that means but that’s a whole lotta blood.)  Now comes a re-usable product that can take away the hassle of tampons and pads. Is it comfortable? I sure wouldn’t wear it but [...]

Designer Inner Tubes

by Liana Hamidon Rubber inner tubes are not necessarily the first thing to come to mind when you think about luxury handbags, but in the hands of Ken Kobrick, an ex-welder, and Angela Greene, an inventor who doesn’t even carry a handbag, the material somehow seems appropriate for a Saturday night gala. The brilliant idea [...]

Green Goes the Bride

by Liana Hamidon And the bride wore … green? You don’t have to sacrifice style when it comes to creating a dream wedding that’s also good for the environment. There are many earth-conscious wedding websites to make it easy to share your passion with the planet. Portovert is definitely one to recommend for tips and [...]

Belle & Dean

by Liana Hamidon This signature organic baby to adult apparel label was founded by British-born Issy Richardson and Dean O’Sullivan. Frustrated by their mundane daily lives back in their hometown, the duo left London in 2005 to carve a style for green fashion here in Singapore. Their clothing ranges from simple and environmentally inspired designs [...]