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Mondays are dull and mundane. To spice it up, JoC is launching a Pick of the Week feature for our readers. Be it a must-have item, a must-see event, or a cause to watch; our picks are guaranteed to be ‘cool with a conscience!’
Our first pick….. Beyond Skin vegan shoes proves to fashion skeptics that fashionistas don’t have to compromise style to be conscientious. Launched in 2001 in East London with a tiny collection of made-to-order boots and shoes, Beyond Skin now boasts a global reputation with retailers across Europe, Asia and North America stocking their designs. Working closely with their production houses in India, Spain and the UK, Beyond Skin chooses environmentally-friendly, locally sourced materials, and ensures that their employees are not being exploited. They are also committed to donating a proportion of their revenue to fund environmental and social projects. Want more? JoC AW09 picks:  Opal £140 (available in 5 colours)  Serpent £159 (available in 2 colours) This is one of the first AW seasons in years that bright colour are to be embraced! Add a little spice to your classic Fall palette. It’s the easiest way to keep your wardrobe updated without breaking the bank! However, quality does come with a price tag. For our readers on a budget, Beyond Skin’s Online Boutique is having a sale! Hurry, Sale ends tonight! Stock up! Check Out London’s Pop-up Vintage CircuitTake a break from the hum-drum of Sunday markets. The Affordable Vintage Fair and the New To You Vintage and Craft Fair (both on only today), are sure to satisfy! What: The Affordable Vintage Fair
“By no means a rag and bone jumble sale but a popular and un-missable fashion event that picks only the best vintage retailers and traders from around the UK and gathers them together under one roof…”(more?) Who: For style-and-eco-conscience fashionistas (with the stamina to sustain the crowds that this event will surely attract). *entry: 2 pounds ——————————————————————————————– What: New To You Vintage and Craft Fair “Clothing, Crafts, Books, Mags & Zines, Bric-brac, Records, Cakes…And all manner of other covetable cast-offs and collectibles…”(more?) Who: Laid-back treasure hunters—on a budget. ——————————————————————————————– The BIG Why: Because style isn’t only found on the Runway. Vintage is not only more affordable, but you can stick it to sweatshops and reduce your carbon footprint by saving goods from a lifetime in a landfill! I can’t think of a better way to launch the new site than to tantalize JoC fans with the latest beatiness to come out of Philly. Amanda Blank has worked with Diplo, M.I.A and Ghostface Killah over the past few years, and will be touring North America in November with Toronto’s first lady, Peaches. Collaborating with these major players is sure to put enough cred on anyone’s resume to guarantee a solid following. Her current tour is to promote her first debut solo album I Love you. She’ll be hitting the UK at the end of this month, with a Halloween-eve show at Proud here in London. Be there—JoC will be! Check her first single! Thanks for all your patience over the past few months while we were attempting to move the JoC site over to our own green-hosted server. It’s finally happening! Look out for new and expanded sections, increased usability, and lots of new, cool content! There’s a few kinks still to be worked out, but it’s a work in progress. The official site launch will be in a few weeks, but in the meantime let us know what you think! Thanks, JoC. |
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October 28th, 2009 | 
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