Posts by Julia Sumi

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Through Pride of Work

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Design
Watching Shionla’s videos introducing and documenting the production processes of their carefully manufactured watches, bicycles and leather goods – all made in the USA – one wants to instantly own…

Slow Fashion at Its Best

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Fashion
Every six months labels present their new collections at international fashion shows. They showcase their interpretation of the biannual trends and tell the fash pack what to buy and how…

Made for Life

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Good Brands
The RNLI, a charity saving lives at sea and helping flood victims, has launched a collection of six utilitarian travel accessories including messenger bags, wallets, wash bags and tablet covers.…

New EU Law: Penalties for Eco-crimes

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Environment
Deepwater Horizon, Fukushima, the Niger Delta or Canadian tar sands – these are just some examples of environmental disasters caused by humans. The large-scale destruction of our planet’s ecosystems threatens…

Menswear to Make a Difference

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Fashion
Last week national and international menswear designers showcased their autumn-winter collections at London Collections: Men for the 4th season. Catwalk shows and presentations, eccentric street style combats and classy front row…

Ancienne Ambiance

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Good Brands
Ancienne Ambiance, a family-run business, produces scented candles, home fragrances, beauty products and jewellery that are inspired by ancient eras – Roman, Greek and Persian times. ‘Fragrances are amazing tools…

One Tee At A Time

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Fashion
There are thousands of ways how one can contribute to the improvement of our planet and tackle environmental as well as social issues. Sometimes this can be overwhelming. The three…

Little Tree Growing Beautifully

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Health & Beauty
The founder and creative mind behind Akamuti, Lindsey Hedges, talks to Sublime about her enthusiasm for the creation of new creams and butters, the company’s connection to Africa and her…

More Than Honey

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Nature
One in every three bites of food we eat comes from a pollinated plant or an animal that depends on bee pollination. So bees are absolutely essential to human beings…