By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 21 December 2022, 09:30 - Around sustainable luxury
Kering is teaming up with the L'Occitane group(*) to launch the Climate Fund for Nature, dedicated to financing nature protection; 140 million euros are already committed out of a 300 milion euros target size. The fund, managed by Mirova 100% dedicated to sustainable investing, will be open to new partner companies to support the scaling up of its positive impacts on the ground.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 5 October 2022, 05:22 - Concierge
The Abdoulaye Fadiga's sports hall, on the left bank of the Seine, respects the authenticity of the brand's codes: aesthetic and light-flooded, coach and high performance machines, warm welcome, a place where it is possible to practise combat sports or pilate and yoga and which has implemented a sustainable development approach.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 24 August 2022, 05:12 - Ethical shopping
Pichulik creates natural jewellery pieces made of jade, shell, hemp, brass, agate, smooth pebbles or recycled glass, handmade by women crafters to promote job creation in communities around Cape Town (South Africa)
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 10 August 2022, 05:56 - Organic food
Atef Barbouche is carver-artist: he makes organic fruit sculptures for the Palais de l'Elysées (French presidency), for the palaces or for private events. He has taken over the family business and works with his two brothers.
By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 7 July 2022, 06:29 - Ethical shopping
The hand woven pendant lamps are made by refugee artisans in Burkina Faso, from straw, yarn, organic cotton and metal following artisanal skills and techniques in basketry carried out by Tuareg and Fulani Peulh women. Each lamp can take one to two months of manufacture and order are delivered within 3 months.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 27 June 2022, 05:39 - Ethical shopping
Frédérique Leininger repurchases the unused luxury tulle and has made unique tutus by a solidarity workshop. She also organises "vintage upcycling" classes where she teaches how to tranform every-day clothing into tutus.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 9 May 2022, 06:31 - Organic food
Founded in 1948(*), the Maison Pralus is an institution in the world of chocolate. Today, it launches the organic coffee square to bite, like a chocolate.
