Transparency is trending: take a bow Fashion Revolution

Apr102018 by MeneeshaNo Comments

Transparency is trending: take a bow Fashion Revolution

Transparency is trending: take a bow Fashion Revolution Often out of devastation blooms hope and new purpose. Sometimes devastation is the impetus for global action. And global action is sometimes the only way to honour the thousands of victims of a tragedy. On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed. This incident is the fourth largest industrial disaster in history after the death toll stood at 1 138 people, with an additional 2 500 injured. All five clothing factories in the plaza were producing garments for the western market. What’s more, most of the victims of the building collapse were women. (more…)

Mar312018 by Meneesha2 Comments

Fashion Revolution Week: a month to go!

Durban, Lifestyle

Fashion Revolution Week: a month to go! It’s less than a month to go to Fashion Revolution Week, which takes place on April 23-29. This year marks the 5th year since the Rana Plaza factory collapse. This single event shook the fashion world and set off a chain of events that eventually lead to the world’s biggest fashion activism movement - Fashion Revolution. People the world over are calling on brands to change. And in the past five years brands are listening and even acting. (more…)

Mar302018 by Meneesha4 Comments

#Haulternative: a guide for fashion lovers with a conscience

Durban, Lifestyle

#Haulternative: a guide for fashion lovers with a conscience You don’t need to buy new clothes to enjoy a good haul. Why not try a haulternative? This, essentially, is a way of refreshing your wardrobe without actually hitting the shops and buying new clothes. If you’re a YouTube fan, you may have heard of popular vloggers Noodlerella, Grav3yardgirl, and CutiePieMarzia - they’re already doing it. They’re sharing ways to “haul” that are fun and exciting. From upcycling to swapping to trawling charity shops, fashion-conscious people are finding haulternatives to buying brand new clothes. Pick the one that inspires you most and create a video of your own for Fashion Revolution Week. (more…)

Mar192018 by Meneesha3 Comments

Durban gears up for a focus on ethical fashion

Durban, Lifestyle, My Journey

Durban gears up for a focus on ethical fashion On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed. This incident is the fourth largest industrial disaster in history after the death toll stood at 1 138 people, with an additional 2 500 injured. There were five clothing factories in the plaza. And all were producing garments for the western market. Furthermore, most of the victims were women. But sometimes, out of tragedy comes something good. How often have we heard that? In this case, out of the Rana Plaza tragedy, came Fashion Revolution. (more…)

Nov152017 by Meneesha6 Comments

The Slow Movement: What it means and why it’s relevant

Lifestyle, My Journey

The Slow Movement: What it means and why it's relevant Slow has never been so fashionable as it is now. And for that I am glad. The Slow concept originated with the Slow Food campaign in 1986 when Carlo Petrini protested the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in Rome. The Slow Food movement arose out of a desire to protect local food cultures and place more emphasis on the pleasure of food rather than the instant gratification of the fast food culture. Today, this movement is seeing the growth of a global culture that respects quality food, locally sourced ingredients and care for the earth, coupled with a strong emphasis on pleasure. (more…)

Nov72017 by Meneesha7 Comments

Support Local: Why I think this movement is important

Durban, Lifestyle, My Journey

Support Local: Why I think this movement is important “Think globally, act locally” is a motto that is slowly, but steadily, emerging as a world trend. It’s all about consumers moving towards locally-sourced products and is directly related to the movement of reconnecting with local traditions, foods and life in general. In a fast-paced world where globalisation is seen as sucking the authenticity out of living, many are embracing the culture of supporting and buying local. And now this label – “local” – is gaining such a massive following it is becoming a stronger prerequisite for buying than even “organic”. (more…)

Feb92016 by MeneeshaNo Comments

Don’t miss the Big Big Designer sale this month

Durban, Lifestyle

I'm a great believer in buying local and boosting the local economy. I pride myself on buying only South African designer wear - there are so many talented artists in our country producing clothing of exceptional quality. So, I'm very excited about the upcoming Big Big Designer sale - it is not to be missed. (more…)

Aug282015 by MeneeshaNo Comments

Be bold in your curves

Durban, Lifestyle

Bold in Curves will be hosting an exclusive Women’s Day celebration tomorrow at 47th Avenue Lounge in Durban at 6pm. The aim of the evening is to celebrate woman, embrace them, motivate them and build an image that will last forever. Bold in Curves believes beauty isn’t about size and works to inspire women to be bold when they take on the world. Its main aim is to help women be proud and confident in their bodies. Body confidence doesn’t come from trying to achieve the perfect body, but from embracing the one a woman already has. Tomorrow evening is all about that. So head over to 47th Avenue Lounge tomorrow at 6pm. Early bird tickets are R200 or you can get tickets at the door for R250. On arrival you will…

Aug272015 by MeneeshaNo Comments

Kick start your fun season in Durban

Durban

Happy dance! September is only days away and that means Spring has officially arrived in Durban. And let’s be honest – us Durbanites just don’t do cold winters. So watch my blog for all the reasons to get out and about in and around Durban, soak up some sun, and generally prepare for a fantastic summer ahead. (more…)

Jul152015 by MeneeshaNo Comments

Model boot camp at DFF

Durban, Lifestyle

The fourth Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), brought to you by the eThekwini Municipality, is around the corner. The fashion extravaganza, a highlight on the Durban fashion calendar, boasts international, national and emerging designers who will showcase their creations from August 26-29 on the SUNdeck at Suncoast Casino. (more…)