Words by Andrea
Andrea, founder of Be MyJourney
Are you looking for ethical travel outfit ideas? The Look is a section to highlight european brands highly committed to sustainability and an inspirational mood-board for your next modern conscious traveller look!
Within this section I put a spotlight on practical and light pieces that you can easily use for both day and night looks, always in the spirit to pack light luggage.
While writing this issue I am dreaming of warmer days, light dresses and medium heel sandals. I selected these pieces shortly after having interviewed the owner of the Hotel Signum in Salina, so I was inspired by the Aeolian island’s vibes.
Wearing this outfit while having an apero on the Hotel Signum terrace or taking a stroll among the tiny streets of Malfa you will feel fabulous.
BY : People Tree, UK – Photo courtesy People-Tree
THE CHOICE : Leanora dress cut is in 100% linen – a biodegradable and environmentally friendly crop free from GMOs – eco-friendly corozo buttons and side splits.
THE PRICE : £100 at People Tree website.
THE BRAND : People Tree is a pioneer in Sustainable Fair Trade fashion. Being in the industry since 1991, the brand’s core mission is to make every product to the highest ethical and environmental standards from start to finish. Collections feature organic cotton, TENCEL™ Lyocell and responsible wool and are made using traditional artisan skills.
BY : Stelar, UK – Photo courtesy Stelar
THE CHOICE : Seseh Vegan Raffia Tote Bag made by two tone raffia and cotton canvas inside. The bag comes with its unique code that connects you to the artisans who handcrafted it for you: evacuees from Mount Agung volcano in Bali.
THE PRICE : £195 at Stelar website.
THE BRAND : STELAR was born to restore age-old artisanal techniques and bring them to the forefront of today’s international marketplace. The brand works directly with artisans in Bali to create unique, hand-woven and hand-crafted accessories to have a long term and positive impact.
BY : Beyond Skin, UK – Photo courtesy Beyond Skin
THE CHOICE : Lolita black faux leather block medium heel are vegan sandals hand cut and hand made in Spain
THE PRICE : £220 at Beyond Skin website
THE BRAND : Beyond Skin works closely with factories in Spain to ensure that no-one is exploited in the creation of their products. The brand endeavours to source components and fabrics as locally to their factories as possible to reduce their carbon footprint. All Beyond Skin products have 100% recycled faux leather lining with a vegetable polymer coating.
BY : Pala, UK – Photo courtesy Pala
THE CHOICE : Pendo Maple sunglasses are made of Italian biodegradable, plant-based acetate frame and they come with sustainable case woven from recycled plastic waste.
THE PRICE : £ 110 at Pala website
THE BRAND : Pala researches continuously the most sustainable materials while delivering lasting change as well as social empowerment and opportunities funding eye-care projects across Africa with every pair they sell.
