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The 5 hottest trends in sustainable fashion

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Plain Tiger Spotlight: Stiebeuel
Minimalism in an age of excess – independent brand, Stiebeuel presents a refreshing aesthetic on the landscape of unisex fashion. From the beginning, Nico prioritised sustainability, creating pieces that are designed and manufactured to last and transition instinctively from season to season. We chat with the owner, Nico Nigrini.
Vintage and Preloved Designer Wedding Dresses
We have hand-picked some of the best vintage and preloved designer wedding dresses available, you can shop online, now. These once-in-a-lifetime dresses are from some of the most sought-after brands such as Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana.
Plain Tiger Spotlight: House of Gozdawa
The olfactory sense is a powerful one and closely linked to the mind and memory centre- that’s why sent is closely associated with nostalgia. House of Gozdawa’s aim is to transport you to real places they’ve explored through their scent - sourcing journeys and to remind you of memorable experiences.
Plain Tiger Spotlight: Beach Seventy Six
“Inclusivity still stands today as the core value of Beach Seventy-Six, with the addition of commencing our sustainability journey. It’s not just a trend for us. In my opinion, it should be a must for every fashion brand.” Hear more about what owner, Grace Downes has to say.
What Limpets Taught Me About Conscious Shopping
What does it mean to be conscious? In Buddhist philosophy - and increasingly in popular mental health discourse - consciousness is interchangeable with words like awake, or present. Being conscious is to disengage autopilot. To be cognisant of emotional and sensory inputs. To be awake enough to truly experience the present moment.
Plain Tiger Spotlight: Terres d’ Afrique
“We are everything a skincare brand isn’t; we don’t do things the normal way.” says founder and CEO of Terres d’ Afrique, Stephan Helary.
Fair Trade: Moving Beyond the Trend
In this new dispensation, faced with a world whose natural resources are seriously endangered, it seems that more of us are waking up to the fact that we all have a part to play. In this article, we explore Fair Trade – what it is, what it means for brands and why consumers should care about it.
Talking about a revolution
Fashion Revolution Week took place from 19-25 April 2021. Find out what sparked this worldwide movement and how you can play your part in turning the tide against human exploitation in the fashion industry.
Plain Tiger Spotlight: À la une
À la une marks the coming together of two entrepreneurial and creative minds – two best friends with a shared love for French fries, fine wine and the fancier things in life. But beyond the hedonistic appeal of their approach to fashion, is a very serious dedication to creating slow fashion.
Plain Tiger Spotlight: Yolandé Gabriel
Scrolling through the catalogue of Yolandé Gabriel is like having a window seat on a plane travelling around the world. Creative Director and owner, Yolande Gabriel Mingramm studied fashion, and worked as a private jet flight attendant for over 15 years.
Plain Tiger Spotlight: Afrakari
“The time for Africa is now. The world has an appetite for all things new, unique, bespoke and sensorial. Above all, people are looking for something different – brands that are leading the charge towards a more socio-conscious future where nature takes centre stage.
#PlainTiger_loves: Bespoke the 70’s
La Llama began in a studio on an abandoned air-base in 2016. The brand was founded by Lydia Cooper and is inspired by the hedonism and freestyle of the 60’s and 70’s.
The Banyan Tree
Ever heard the story of how the Buddha achieved enlightenment by meditating under a tree? Ever wondered what kind of tree it was? Look no further than the majestic Banyan tree.
Why I’m all for conscious consumerism
What most people think about when they hear the term, ‘conscious consumerism,’ is the sustainability aspect – buying goods that are produced in a way that causes as little harm to the earth as possible.
Have you heard of women in olive oil yet?
Recently established, April 2020 saw women in olive oil (WIOO) with an already impressive membership of over 2000 women from forty countries around the world.