Shopping & Style

Dame Vivienne Westwood once said: “Buy less. Choose well. Make it last.” With fast fashion becoming more prevalent worldwide, textile waste is piling up at an unpredictable scale as new trends urge us to shop for whatever is hot and throw away our old clothes. But it takes 7,000 litres of water to create just one pair of jeans, and the industry altogether accounts for five percent of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Yikes. But many fashion brands are taking action to alleviate the harm that fast fashion brings to the environment. For instance, Stella McCartney has promoted sustainability by launching eco-friendly collections, while many new ethical brands such as Reformation, Gabriela Hearst and Re/done are making a major mark on the fashion scene. Tired of flashy and unsustainable fashion fads? Take a look at Hong Kong’s sustainable fashion pioneers, and start to build a greener wardrobe with some staying power. By Angel Hong RECOMMENDED: Embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by eating at Hong Kong’s best sustainable restaurants and following these 21 tips to sustainable living in Hong Kong.

It’s that time of the year again for summer junk parties. And if we're being honest, part of the fun of a junk trip is getting on the cute pool floats and Instagramming it (you know what they say: if there's no proof, did it even happen?) Roll your eyes all you want at this pool float trend but let's face it, we’re never too old for beach toys. Ditch the unoriginal unicorn, swan or flamingo pool float this summer, and impress your friends with these quirky, fun and definitely IG-worthy accessories instead. By Sarah Moran RECOMMENDED: Snap happy? Head over to these Instagrammable spots in Hong Kong and most photogenic housing estates for some new shots.

Since it’s Plastic Free July, check out these five simple ways you can ditch plastic from your life and help make a big difference in cleaning up Hong Kong.

To give your skin some much-needed relief, start turning your attention to organic skincare products and cosmetics. We hunt down the best brands that are both kind to your skin and Mother Nature.