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Spotlight on: Beaumont Organic
There’s something undeniably exciting and reinvigorating in the changing of seasons; warmth still hangs in the air but a new crispness creeps in signaling fresh direction. Time for a wardrobe shift. Meet this spotlight brand, Beaumont Organic.Â
5 Ways the Sharing Economy Supports Sustainable Fashion
The fashion industry bombards us with the latest styles: what’s “on trend” this season, what we should be buying, what celebrities are wearing… But this culture of conspicuous consumption is starting to grate. People want to know who made their clothes, from what, where and under what conditions.
Get an Ethical Glow with This Summer’s Top 5 Beauty Products
Hop in the shower, hop out again. Cleanse, tone, moisturize. Grab your makeup kit, put your war paint on. But wait. Have you stopped to think about what you’re actually using putting on your face and body? What do these lotions and potions contain? How were these products made and what’s their long-term impact?
Spotlight on: Thought Clothing
Warmer climes and (slightly) sunnier skies are finally here. Summer travels beckon and the sartorial challenge of summer dressing while avoiding non-stop beach wear must be attended to. Look no further than our July spotlight brand, Thought Clothing (formerly Braintree Clothing).
3 Sunscreen Brands that Protect You & the Planet
It’s important to put on that sunscreen and protect your skin from those harmful UV rays, but what’s in that cream? Certain ingredients in sunscreen can not only damage your skin but the environment too.Â
6 BuyMeOnce Summer Essentials
World Water Day: The True Cost of Conventional Cotton
The production of consumer goods is a crippling drain on the world’s water resources. We reveal the price we pay for conventional cotton and look to the inspiring alternatives already available. World Water Day has never been more vital.
The Sustainable Wardrobe Part 2: A Capsule Case Study
Who Made Your Clothes: A Fashion Revolution
April 24–30th marks Fashion Revolution Week. This is the fashion industry’s chance to show what it’s made of and champion meaningful change. Fashion Revolution and its message extend beyond brands and their responsibility to operate in a fair, safe and sustainable way; the idea is to galvanise us.
6 Eco-Friendly Skincare Substitutes & How to Use Them
Function, Fashion & the Future: 4 Sustainable Men’s Brands from London Fashion Week
This week saw the close of London Fashion Week Men’s and we wanted to take this opportunity to cut through the glamour and the endless celebrity and street-style coverage and hold a BuyMeOnce magnifying glass up to what should be the star of the shows: the product.
The Essential Little Black Dress: The Ava By Bianca Elgar
In our quest to galvanize the clutter free revolution, team BuyMeOnce has been obsessing over all things capsule. We’ve been poring over what makes a garment great enough to deserve space in our closets and, more importantly, our lives. Here are our findings: Said item must look awesome.