arsayo

Parisian Brand Arsayo Introducing Vegan Exotic Leather – Made From Cork

As a vegan fashion blogger (well, a vegan fashion nerd, to be exact), I research and explore vegan leather alternatives on a daily basis, but there is one material that has always been (and stayed) a favorite of mine, and it is the good old cork. This naturally soft, light, tear-proof, water-resistant and uniquely stylish […]

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NAT 2

From The Ground Up: nat-2™ Creates Sustainable, Futuristic Footwear From Coffee Grounds, Roses & Stones

My jaw dropped when I first met Sebastian Thies, founder of innovative sneaker brand  nat-2™. It happened back in January 2019 at the very-first NEONYT exhibition, while he was showing me his sneakers which were made out of recycled coffee grounds. It was only a matter of seconds till we started talking more, as I

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TIP ME

If You Could Tip The People Behind Your Products, Would You? With Tip Me, You CAN.

Recently, while stuck at home, socially distanced, scrolling Instagram, Jonathan Funke, a young, passionate entrepreneur from Berlin caught my attention with one statement: “When you sit in a café, you tip the waiter. Imagine you could tip the person behind this coffee – imagine you could tip the coffee farmer”. That’s how I discovered Tip

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fair fashion solidarity

Learn How YOU Can help the fair Fashion Movement NOW (+ Wonderful Initiatives to Support!)

Our world is in free-fall. People and small businesses are currently facing an unprecedented crisis that amongst all others, is hitting us, independent dreamers, small brands and bloggers hard. It’s no secret that our vegan, fair and sustainable fashion movement has already been struggling during normal, better days, and now while fighting to keep our

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Lab-Grown Diamonds Are The ONLY Ethical & Sustainable Option. Here’s Why.

Shining bright with a mesmerizing beauty, April’s birthstone has long been a sign of love, strength, commitment, and luxury, yet when looking behind its stunning appearance, unveils a cruel, ugly reality. From social and environmental sustainability, mined diamonds have a much higher cost morally when looking at their (un)ethical and environmental impact. So what the

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FAKE MOVEMENT TEL AVIV

Navigating Life During a Global Pandemic: Sensitivity, Positivity, Productivity, And Everything In Between

Hello Everyone, What crazy times… While we share feelings of uncertainty and powerlessness, we each confront the effects of this growing pandemic in very personal and profound ways. How this plays out, in the end, is still unknown, but it is clear we face a new reality – individually and collectively.  Long ago, I understood

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MAMA TIERRA

Mama Tierra: Nonprofit Supporting Indigenous People Through Fair Fashion

I got to know Mama Tierra during my first-ever visit to NEONYT: their colorful booth and unique craft stood out of the crowd, not only thanks to their beautiful creations but also their meaningful cause: Mama Tierra was not there for profits, but for indigenous people. About Mama Tierra Mama Tierra (which means “mother earth”

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Is “Vegan Fashion” 100% Cruelty-Free? The New BRC Guidelines Will Help You Find Out

When was the last time you walked into a store and saw a “vegan” label on shoes, bags or clothing items? Even I, a person who doesn’t tend to visit stores or malls much (you know, fast fashion is a big no-no for me), couldn’t miss those bold “vegan” labels that are popping up quite

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