Sammy Ethiopia Revamping Luxury & Social Justice

Edited by McArthur Joseph

Since we’re wrapping up our Eco month we wanted to spotlight a luxury brand doing great work in the world as well as being fashion forward. Enter Sammy Ethiopia.

Converse Lends a Hand…and a Foot to World AIDS Day

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Converse, in collaboration with (PRODUCT)RED and acclaimed artist José Parlá, will roll out a limited edition of its iconic Chuck Taylor All Stars to commemorate World AIDS Day this Thursday, December 1. Only 500 pairs will be available, with 10% of sales benefiting The Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

Vogue’s African Journey on Film

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

We’ve taken you through Vogue Australia’s African journey, so now take a behind the scenes look at the shoot. Watch model Katie Fogarty & actress Isabel Lucas werq to keep their cool with the wild animals and tribesmen of the African plains. There’s even a surprise at the end of the video, and we’re spoiling it here: You can download the Vogue Australia December issue free in your App Store. 

Vogue Australia Goes to Africa and Back

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

It’s a multi-national, mutli-continent affair in Vogue Australia‘s December issue as photographer Max Doyle, stylist Naomi Smith, actress Isabel Lucas and model Katie Fogarty pack up for the African frontier.

5 Companies with Life-Changing Return Policies

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

We like to shop, and of course we’d like to volunteer for charity, but sometimes there isn’t enough time in the day for it all. Good news for you – you can save the world simply by satisfying your retail whims. Thanks to some seriously forward thinking CEOs who are helping the world, and still making a profit.

FASHION SCRAMBLE: Prada Makes a Bundle+Reflections of an Aging 14-Year-Old+Malawi Mad at Madge

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Prada had a record sales year in 2010 with a net profit of $336 million — that’s an over 150% increase from the previous year. Which means next season, instead of monkeys and bananas, Prada dresses will just feature prints of Miuccia making it rain over the Leaning Tower of Pisa. [WWD]

How to Tie a Turban in a Minute

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

The abundance of both traditional and stylized turbans in existence have fallen into fashion as of late, as you may be aware. I’ve been wrapping my cashmere scarf ’round my head all fall and winter long like this. Based originally out of necessity to shelter my ears from the cold, and the terrible noise I was subjected to at Death By Audio in Williamsburg on Halloween the night of my turban epiphany, I grew to adore its versatility and insta-chic effect. Now with Spring so close, I’m adapting my personal turban-tying method to lighter materials: silk, chiffon and the traditional cotton. Watch my instructional video for a way to turn just about any scarf into a fabulous turban. Then check the authentic Indian, African and other international lessons on how to master the real shebang.

Kates Design Turns Vintage Buttons Into Timeless Jewelry

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Katherine Heath was like many girls her age as a child. She loved to string beads and make friendship bracelets for family and friends. But her real design career started after her mother gave her bags full of vintage buttons that once belonged to her great-grandmother. From there, Kates Design was born. One-of-a-kind bracelets and earrings created from these vintage fastenings remind of a time when the detail of beautiful buttons was an everyday part of getting dressed. I sat down with Katherine to chat about her business, design process and what’s to come in her world of charming button accessories.

Africa Soon to Be As Obese As the Rest of the World

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

At least it will if KFC has anything to say about it. The chain plans to double the number of chicken coops on the continent over the next three years. Maybe Sally Struthers can finally get out of there now that the children won’t be starving.

FASHION TECH: Facebook Founder Starts Charity Site Jumo | Groupon Makes Buy In Spite Of Google…

Edited by lookbooks

• One of Facebook’s founders, Chris Hughes, is starting an online community to benefit charities, Jumo.com. The site will connect users to non-profits and charities, as well as centering on topics ranging from building schools in Africa to broader issues like gay rights. ? ( NYT ) &bull… more

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