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Something about the term “ethical fashion” makes most fashion hounds slightly uneasy. Isuspect it has to do with the scarcity principle - when things are scarce, we want 'em. Thatsaid, eco-friendly British label Angel Jackson’s bags are cute enough to quell any doubtsabout the idea. The label, which was founded by sisters Katie and Millie Smith, started out in2005 and won the Topshop NewGen Designer Award in its first season.

Off the bat, I’ll confess that I did not run into Rana in the street, and that she happens to be a friend of a friend. I got wind that she owned a Jimmy Choo bag that she referred to as an “I don’t need a man bag” and promptly badgered her to pose for the blog so that I can get

This spring, Louis Vuitton bags (Neverfulls, Speedies and a whole lot of Vernis Almas) seemto be absolutely everywhere. LV's enduring appeal is no mystery. They were a favourite ofAudrey Hepburn, and really, what other bag's appeal transfers everywhere so seamlessly?From the Tuileries to Tokyo, and Berlin to Brooklyn, they work. Granted, since I’ve decidedto buy one, it could also be selective-attention bias. I own a Monogram Lockit, and am now lusting after Damier Canvas.

The new location-based social networking site, foursquare, has collaborated with Jimmy Chooon organizing a real-time treasure hunt in London for a pair of Jimmy Choo trainers. Theluxury shoe brand is launching its first collection of high-end trainers for women, which willinclude eight high- and low-top designs. The shoes can best be described as casual luxurywith a retro feel, and are a rich combination of suede, patent leather, and Elaphe snakeskin.