Visit ECOLUXE during London Fashion Week

All buyers and press are invited to ECOLUXE during London Fashion Week at One Aldwych Hotel, with an amazing line of eco brands, promoting sustainable luxury from Jewellery and accessories to casualwear and bridal.  

Jose Hendo will be showcasing upcycled eveningwear while Ute Decker will be displaying their ethical, sculptural jewellery. Lingerie brand Kiss Me Deadly will also be showing for their third season at London Fashion Week. Ecoluxe is also launching The Textile and Apparel Apprenticeship Programme this year and beauty brand Aveda will have a pamper post during the event too!

As another added bonus Ed Vaizy, the Minister for Culture, shall be visiting the Ecoluxe showroom on Monday 21^st February and doing a photocall with press.

Where: Axis Rooms, One Aldwych Hotel, WC2B 4HR (opposite Somerset House)

When: 20^th and 21^st February 2011

Why: Promotion of fashion ecoluxury brands

Alanna Skelton

Stylish Wedge Wellies for a rainy day

Remember the snow before Christmas? Ok, silly question, I’m sure we all remember the manic atmosphere as transport failed us and we were left wandering the streets in less than practical footwear. Had I been wearing a pair of Slim Calf wedge wellies then maybe I could have at least been able to walk across the street without falling over. 
 
Did I mention that these aren’t just your average sensible footwear? Oh no, they are stylish too. They have a 2.5 inch wedge heel to add some extra height and glamour to your rainy days. And as they’re 100% waterproof you won’t be left with that horrible damp feeling between your toes. 
 
The wellies come in five different colours so there is plenty of choice too. The boots cost £45 and are available at fashion-conscience.com
 
Catherine May

Entice Spring

If you’re sick of the rainy weather - like me - then let shoe designer Hetty Rose brighten up these dull days. Her floral designs of the new ready to wear collection are sure to entice Spring a little closer.

Hetty Rose is known for bespoke hand made shoes with suited Japanese names for the designs such as Yuki and Nanami, as the materials used are vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. The new ready to wear collection offers the same quality and style as the bespoke service but between £180 and £205 depending on the design you choose. And there are five to choose from! 

My favourite is the Mami design with a vintage kimono fabric in black and cream with peach flowers, a metallic pink heel and completed with an attractive bow. If you’re looking for something more practical but with a twist then check out the Haruka classic flat or Kiki court shoe.

Now available to order online at www.hettyrose.co.uk
Alanna Sketon