Hand-made Thursdays

Growing up Heather Beeson thought she was going to be an shoe designer or dress maker, but after studying metal art at the University of Alaska Southeast she became inspired by the simplicity of metal and stone combined. Nashelle Jewelry began over 10 years ago, with Heather sitting on her living room floor day after [...]

Ivana Basilotta - Eco-sustainable fashion

We discovered Ivana Basilotta at EcoCHic in Geneva (read about her in this post). Italian by nationality, born and educated in Germany, her label - Ivana Basilotta is based in London. Designed with an Eco-conscious approach, Ivana Basilotta uses the best and most innovative in organic, eco, biodegradable, peace silk/ vegetarian silk and recycled fabrics. [...]

MADE - accessories with a conscience

MADE believes in producing unique, high quality designer accessories for style-savvy shoppers while radically improving the lives of impoverished communities in developing countries. All made products are designed by influential designers, then sourced and created within disadvantaged communities across East Africa. Following the principles of fair trade they train local artisans in new skills, providing [...]

Loomstate - style rooted in sustainability

I’m on a roll this week…. it seems as if every magnifeco-site I visit is having a sale (I love this time of the year!) Loomstate made a splash this past spring when they announced a limited edition collection released exclusively through U.S. - based discounter Target. Launched in New York City in 2004 by [...]

People Tree - 2 more LBD’s for under 100

It’s the perfect time of the year to pick up magnifeco LBD’s at great prices! We found this beautiful Emma Tulip dress - a handwoven tulip shaped dress with removable straps. Zip fastening at the back. Made in Bangladesh. Regular £160.00, now £80.00.

This Maxi Silk Ruffle Dress is also made of  handwoven silk, maxi-length dress [...]

Laura Dawson - LBD

Designer Laura Dawson graduated from the fashion design school at Daap at the University of Cincinnati. Before starting her own company, she worked for As Four and for Donna Karan. With an attention to sustainability and a passion for style, she ensures that all pieces are made fair trade in NYC. We love this Wrap [...]

Hand-made Thursdays

These Steampunk-inspired Cigarbox Purses by Etsy seller TheSteamPunkTrunk- caught our attention a) for the beautiful photo from Auxiliary Magazine and b) because living in Tokyo, we are in the land of designer “it” handbags but haven’t seen anything as original or as unique as these. Imagine this Dragonfly Cigarbox Purse, with your holiday outfit! Dragonflies [...]

Komodo - sustainable style

The Komodo label was set up in 1988, with the specific aims of designing clothes, creating employment in developing countries and also for Joe Komodo and his friends. Following a philosophy of ethical business and social responsibility, Komodo uses natural and eco-friendly fabrics, dyes, and traditional hand made local skills. They believe its a [...]

Ascension - ethically produced brands

For more magnifeco men’s fashion, today we present UK-based Ascension. Their philosophy is simple: to bring you the most inspiring selection of fashion and lifestyle products made beautifully, made fairly and wherever possible made from organic materials. They believe that ethical can be cool and that being stylish shouldn’t cost the earth. They’ve also developed [...]

Hand-made Thursdays

We originally saw these magnifeco belt-buckles for sale at c by connect and then we found the artist on Etsy. MuKee is constantly searching for ways to give a new life to items that might otherwise end up in a landfill. This belt-buckle is made from a reclaimed skateboard deck. The scratches and scuffs on [...]