Fashion

By Katie Wright There was much talk of ‘clothing as armour’ on the autumn/winter catwalks, with sweeping Matrix-style coats, chainmail metallics and a whole lot of leather on show. ...

In this video, YouTuber Signe explains her simple, three-step practice to help you discover a personal style that best expresses who you are. Former designer and style coach Signe lives ...

In this video, two 20-somethings in the States take on the challenge of replacing convenience with zero-waste lifestyle choices, despite the obstacle of Covid-19 restrictions and greater reliance on plastic-covered ...

You can grow food just about anywhere. You can grow it in a courtyard, you can grow it on a balcony in some pots, and, of course, you can grow ...

Part of the pleasure of having people over for dinner, are the little decorative touches of a well-set table. And nothing delivers a wow-factor better than a beautifully-folded napkin by ...

Shibori is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces a number of different patterns on fabric. It relies on binding, stitching, folding, twisting and compressing cloth for its effects. ...

Bath rugs keep our feet warm and clean on cold bathroom tiles, adding an additional level of comfort and colour to our bathroom’s interior. In this video, you’ll ...

By Katie Wright When it comes to cool-looking trainers, retro is best. Whether for men or women, adults or kids, there are certain vintage styles that have achieved iconic status, ...

From Passivhaus buildings to Earthships, this video covers an inspiring range of sustainable architecture projects, which are all eco-friendly and light on the environment. The presentation is sponsored by The ...

When it comes to food preparation and the ordinary use of a kitchen, reducing waste can seem difficult and yet another headache, but it doesn’t have to be. This ...

In this video, we learn four main ideas that are the foundation of an eco-friendly wardrobe. Wear: make sure you’ll actually wear and get a lots of use from ...

It’s really important as consumers to know how to analyse the ingredients in the products we put on our skin or use for our beauty care routines. So… do ...

In this video, New York-based architect Jorge Fontan offers 21 sustainable home design ideas, for those planning to construct their own dwelling, from building materials and energy-saving appliances to optimised recycling ...

The lockdowns of 2020 – and continuing into 2021 – have prompted a surge in cultivating plants at home for personal consumption. And the interest in growing one’s own food is slated to ...

Danish design ideas for sustainable urban development are featured in this video, drawn from the 2017 Buenos Aires Architecture Biennial. We take a particularly close look the innovative ‘8 House’, designed by ...

In this video, we meet Javier Goyeneche, founder of Ecoalf, a sustainable fashion brand that develops fabrics from recycled materials. In partnership with specialist manufacturers around the world, the brand ...

Looking to personalise your walls? This step-by-step video will take you through everything you need to know to add colour and pattern to your walls by using a stencil. View ...

The foundation (no pun intended!) of making your own beauty care products in a sustainable, zero-waste way rests on using the right ingredients. This video covers 10 such elements, including all-natural ...

As many of us continue to work from home, keeping a home office tidy is more important that ever! In this video, Japanese organising consultant, author and TV show host, ...

By Prudence Wade Knitwear is no longer the reserve of itchy jumpers and gaudy prints. Over the last few years, style icons like Katie Holmes have helped knitwear shed its ...

Glazing ceramics creates many opportunities for creativity. Follow along with the video for an introduction on how to dip pottery in glaze and use wax with glaze to create simple ...

Nina Hamilton is a mother, gardener and wedding photographer living in the suburbs of Hobart, the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. When COVID-19 ...

Billions of water bottles are recycled and turned into polyester each year. American outdoor clothing giant Patagonia pioneered this process in 1993, which has since gained widespread popularity with other brands, ...

In this video, we take a look at some of the very best tiny house designs of 2020. The last 12 months have been very challenging, but somehow human creativity and ingenuity ...