Ethics is a pretty broad term and is often used as an umbrella for all different types of ways our businesses can succeed without exploitation or damage to people and the planet. In this blog we are going to talk about 2 key issues in the fashion industry. Fashion is one of the top 5 most-polluting industries in the world. With disposable income increasing and clothes becoming more affordable, the “wear and repair” ethos many people grew up with is almost unknown to the new g

A crimson chiffon blouse slid over my head and hugged my shoulders as I pulled my trousers to my waist, fastening the clasp. My favorite black heels sat on the floor as I slid my feet into nude flats. Before leaving the house, I grabbed my keys and carefully joined my two black heels together, stuffing them in my purse. I was about to spend a full day interviewing with top media organizations like the Associated Press and the Arizona Republic...with two pairs of shoes. 📷 My

“Husbands come and go, but the Chanel slingback is forever!” - Karen Walker (Will & Grace) After 15 years of retirement after WW2 Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel came back to work to find male designers such as Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga on the scene. Chanel was horrified to see how they had created such “illogical designs” for women that were not comfortable or practical. She believed in liberating women from the constraints of corsets and heavy skirts with a ne

Technology has become a predominant feature in our everyday lives. From our phones and watches to even our cars or clothes. Ever fancied walking on air? Well, Samara Booties came up with a pneumatic (air-filled) technology in the ball of the foot. This means you step on air before making floor contact. This serves chiefly in reducing gravity and shock impact on your feet, calves, and knees. With this innovative technology, you can last longer on these heels than you can wi

Having never been to China before this trip was a completely new experience for me, fortunately I had a guide, Levy, who was kind enough to take me to 3 shoe factories where the product could potentially be manufactured in. We arrived at Shenzhen railway station at 10am to get the bullet train to Humen and then a taxi to the Guangdong province. The first factory we visited was Dingfeng, it was in a small place surrounded by construction works and bamboo scaffolding. As we en

Women love wearing high heels whether its to make them taller, feel more confident or because they complete their outfit. But what they also need to think about is the long term effects, of wearing high heels everyday and how they can cause serious problems to your feet. Wearing heels puts a lot of pressure on the balls of the foot, which results in a change in weight distribution throughout the body. This causes the knees, hips and spine to alter its natural alignment to cou

Hello my fellow high heel lovers! Like many women I love wearing high heels, there’s something about a pair of heels that change the way I feel. I have any type of heel style you can name from wedge to stiletto, BUT they can be a nightmare to walk in. I’m 100% sure women wearing high heels can relate that every time I wear my heels, at some point during the event, my feet hurt like crazy and I either take my shoes off, have to sit down or power through. I admit I do take flat