Magnifeco
Your Head-to-Toe Guide to
Ethical Fashion and Non-toxic Beauty
Ethical Fashion and Non-toxic Beauty
Kate Black joins me Monday to talk about her new book, Magnifeco: Your Head-to-Toe Guide to Ethical Fashion and Non-Toxic Beauty.
Ever since the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and more sinister meaning. Kate is on the forefront of a huge shift in an industry that is not-so beautiful behind-the-scenes, and has many of us are questioning our buying habits.Kate is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Magnifeco.com, the digital source for eco-fashion and sustainable living. She is also the Founder of EcoSessions, a global platform bringing together designers, industry, and consumers to discuss change.
In the wake of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh—the worst garment industry accident in recorded history—the words "fashion disaster" acquired a new and much more sinister meaning. Commentators suggested that the tragedy was completely predictable in a sector with a shocking track record of rampant environmental damage, the use of toxic chemicals, and chronic human rights abuse.
Now the industry is undergoing a shift, and many of us are questioning our buying habits. The rise of socially and environmentally responsible retailers like Patagonia and The Body Shop has led to dramatic changes in the eco and ethical fashion landscape. Magnifeco is the Fast Food Nation of the fashion world—your guide to making a difference too. In this guide, author Kate Black:
Examines non-toxic beauty and ethical fashion
Recommends a multitude of ways for consumers to make better decisions
Introduces the brands and designers leading the way along this socially responsible path.
With this complete head-to toe guide covering everything from hair and beauty products to shoes and footwear, you can feel better about everything you put on your body and be— magnifeco!
Kate Black has lived and worked in the major fashion centers of the world and written over 1,000 articles about designers and ethical fashion from her decidedly global perspective. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Magnifeco.com, the digital source for eco-fashion and sustainable living. Kate is also the founder of EcoSessions, a global platform bringing together designers, industry, and consumers to discuss change. She is regularly featured on the Huffington Post and is highly in demand as a speaker on ethical fashion at regional and national green living events.
