Temples and Markets online gift store for ethical Southeast Asian brands was founded by Judith Treanor. I chatted Judith about the importance of shopping ethically and sustainably, buying gifts that tell stories, buyer’s regret, and her favourite Southeast Asian designers. I was thrilled to bits when Australian Judith Treanor reached out to me a few … Read more
Much to the surprise of most visitors to Cambodia, shopping Siem Reap is a real delight, with everything from stonemasonry and woodcarving that date back to the Khmer Empire and artisanal crafts such as silk weaving and basketry to contemporary fashion and handcrafted jewellery. This is why we created our local guide to shopping Siem … Read more
One of the easiest ways to travel more responsibly is to shop more sustainably and more ethically. Our tips on how to shop ethically and sustainably when you travel.
The first time we strolled down the high street of Stockbridge in Edinburgh, we couldn’t help but notice the abundance of charity shops. There are literally dozens of op shops specialising in clothes and accessories, secondhand books, and music and vinyl. Here’s our guide to Stockbridge charity stores. And these are no dusty old stores … Read more
Shopping for ethical fashion in Paris need not be a chore. Indeed, in the world’s fashion capital, it’s the right thing to do. At a pretty boutique in Montmartre called Mademoiselle Bambû, I talked to the owner, a passionate advocate of sustainable fashion, about responsible shopping in Paris and sought her tips to how to … Read more