Ethics

Ethical Fashion: The New Luxury

In an arena long defined by unrestrained spending on diamonds, designer dresses and exclusive resorts, the idea of “luxury” is being revised by none other than the United Nations. Who’d have imagined it?   In a span of ten days, Simone Cipriani and Ilaria Venturini Fendi traveled from Europe to Rio to Haiti and back [...]

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By developer
Friday, July 6th, 2012

This Ramadan, Think About Environmental Refugees

What Footprint Will You Leave on the Earth? As we go through the remaining days of Ramadan, we should reflect on the things that we have and how we use them. We are at a critical point in our global history where the environment is being damaged and what is happening may well be irreversible, [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Friday, August 26th, 2011

Ten Tips to turn Ramadan and Eid Green

From Eid cards that you can plant to cooking up an organic Ramadan feast, Arwa Aburawa shares ten tips to help you show your love for the planet during the sacred month of fasting. If you are anything like me, at the end of every Ramadan you tell yourself that you will be better prepared [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Islam & The Environment: Humans Are Trustees Of Allah’s Creation

“The world is sweet and verdant green, and Allah appoints you the be His regents in it…” (ARC). Similar to the classic Christian view on the relation between humans and the environment, the classic Islamic view emphasizes that humans are stewards of creation, guardians of it. Nature has been given to humans for safekeeping, not [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Green Fashion: Louis Vuitton for Edun

  Collaborations are like music to my ears! And what better collaboration than the Luxury fashion giant Louis Vuitton and ethical fashion brand EDUN founded by the U2 frontman Bono and Ali Hewson?   This limited edition bag,sold to help the Conservation Cotton Initiative, is embossed with the LV monogram and 13 handmade and crafted [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010