JosyFlo - Fairtrade belts with a secret

JosyFlo is a company of stylish accessories for women who care where they put their money. The practicality of this idea - each JosyFlo belt contains a hidden pocket or 2 where the wearer can put their valuables and the ethical component - JosyFlo belts are made by Bhopal Rehabilitation, an NGO set up to [...]

olsen Haus - Spring 2010 collection

Elizabeth Olsen founded olsen Haus to illustrate that plundering, cruelty and greed are not synonymous with true style and consciousness, while further exposing the atrocities being committed on animals, the environment and mankind. The philosophy of olsen Haus is anchored in the universal truth, respect for all beings, with a dedication to the expression [...]

Hand-made Thursday

Desira Pesta (pronounced Dez-ur-rah Pest-ah) is a self-proclaimed pioneer of the DIY handmade movement. A former Personal Vegan/Veg/Organic Gourmet Chef with a BFA Magna Cum Laude –Painting & Interior Architecture from Syracuse University, she’s received press for her clothing from Vogue’s Style.com, Lucky Magazine & DailyCandy - to name a few. Her original “Rococo” drawing [...]

Kristinit - Organic linen jumpsuit

We’ve featured her before, but we can’t help doing it again. Look at this magnifeco pantsuit from Los Angeles-based Kristinit. Named after the Latvian version of founder Kristina Lenss’ name, Kristinit uses innovative organic fabrics, local manufacturing, and fair trade practices. This Grace jumpsuit is constructed out of 100% organic linen,and features a sculpted, halter [...]

Women’s Day!!

Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and is being marked with the slogan ‘Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All‘. I am a big believer in giving and donating locally. But if you have already given to your local woman’s organization, and spent time with women whom you really love today, then [...]

UK Mother’s Day - gift ideas

While most of us can wait another two months, those of you in the UK have one week to figure out what to get your Mum for Mother’s Day. Here are some magnifeco ideas -

We featured her not too long ago, and are completely smitten with this collection of biscuit tin jewellery made by the [...]

Butter LONDON - 3 Free nail polish

butter LONDON was founded by Sasha Muir. On moving to the United States, she was shocked at the number of toxic ingredients in cosmetic products. She saw the need for a new brand of hand and nail care products that combined high fashion and health and set about building what is today, a premier British [...]

goodone - recycled textiles equals great fashion

U.K.-based goodone has a video on their site, that has some astounding facts: If every Briton purchased one item made from recycled wool each year, it would save 371 million gallons of water, 480 tones of chemical dyes, and 4571 million days of an average family’s electricity days. [source: UK Govt]. goodone founder Nin Castle’s [...]

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 [...]

sakku Solar Bags - charging on the go

Swiss company sakku was founded in 2004 with the idea that recycling sails and awnings into travelling bags with mobile power supplies would be good for the environment and good business. They were right. They make a range of sizes - our favourite is the Traveller. Made of recycled sailcloth, it is a bit bigger [...]