Review of Ada Zanditon's Poseisus S/S12 Collection

Ada Zanditon ethically made 'Persephone' dress (photo by Sarah Brimley)

My review of Ada Zanditon's 'Poseisus' Spring/Summer 2012 collection is now online at See.7 magazine.

London Fashion Week: Amisha Ghadiali

London Fashion Week is now officially underway and Estethica has opened it doors at Somerset House for yet another promising exhibition of sustainable and ethical fashion. I wanted to take a quiet moment to celebrate a London-based designer who works incredibly hard to make ethical fashion a shared phenomenon.


Amisha Ghadliali, founder and designer of Amisha Jewellry, is a force on multiple fronts - 'elegance and rebellion' are part of her company's tagline. Her exquisitely handcrafted and responsibly-sourced jewellry designs are timeless in their visual appeal and purely covetable in their chic simplicity.

Amisha Jewellry 'Druzy Quartz Ring'

Amisha Jewellry 'Snowflex Box Bracelet'

Amisha feels that sustainability within fashion is a necessity and predicts that it is something that will be incorporated into all design in the future. She has already demonstrated her passions on this front by playing a significant role in the production of The RE:Fashion Awards of 2008, the world’s first awards ceremony to celebrate improving social and environmental standards in the fashion industry. Following this Amisha took on a role as a Project Manager for the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF), where she is now Associate Director.

I really think that Amisha represents the best of the new fashion week spirit, with a personal goal to craft beautiful designs while also reaching out to create lasting change from behind the scenes. I send her my warmest congratulations on the showing of her gorgeous collection at The Hospital Club in London in conjunction with EFF this next week.

*You can follow Amisha's tweets @amishaghadiali

Beautiful Soul No. 3 AW Collection at Estethica 2010

My heartfelt congratulations to designer Nicola Woods who will be presenting her eco-luxurious and resourcefully tailored No.3 AW 2010 Beautiful Soul Collection at London Fashion Week's Estethica Somerset House showcase from February 19th to 23rd.


Nicola is an extremely thoughtful and hard-working designer, and based on the stunning LookBook preview that she kindly sent to me, the fruits of her soulful labor have definitely paid off. Her latest British wool/organic jacquard jackets are absolutely exquisite and truly timeless (sustainable) in appeal.

"Beautiful Soul prides itself in combining the most indulgent vintage fabrics with sustainable alternatives. Vintage kimonos remain a central aspect of the No.3 collection, adding a touch of elegance and exclusivity. This AW also sees the introduction of British wool from a rare breed of Shetland sheep sourced from Izzy Lane. The delicacy and luxury of the materials combine with the expert London-based manufacturing, to give the wearer a truly unique fashion experience. " - Nicola Woods, founder of Beautiful Soul


*Stay tuned for more coverage of Beautiful Soul's No. 3 AW Collection and all the highlights from Estethica 2010.