All posts tagged with ethical fashion

Why I do what I do: Scobel Clothing We meet Jackie Parsons of Scobel Clothing who hails from several generations of well dressed women. Her collection of well made ‘anytime any-wear’ pieces have just enough quirk to make you smile and feel special. These items of clothing will last, but Jackie hopes you will patch […]

Great gifts big & small Blue Patch works with small ethical and sustainable businesses in the UK, from paint-makers to toymakers to clothing designers. Online shopping giants are often seem cheaper and quicker, but our makers don’t mass-produce goods. Blue Patch presents a selection of high quality products at every time of the year but here’s […]

 In words, pictures and film After the razzmatazz of promotion, dozens of posts and tweets on social media, advertising in print, flyers and everything else – the first pop up Blue Patch Sustainable Department Store opened up on a rather wet Saturday on October 1st 2016. Over a thousand happy customers came to browse and buy […]

Well wrapped  Presentation is key in all walks of life. With numerous ways to alter appearances, here are some beautifully packaged options: for business and for pleasure. Whether you’re considering a seasonal rebrand for your product, a restyle for the new season or ways that we can care for our bodies… Upcycled with a small […]

Catching October leaves As a child, it was considered lucky to chase and grasp a falling leaf from a tree this month. Not something I’ve done recently but worth remembering to make a wish for. Welcome Autumn! The trees have begun to change colour so thoughts are turning to indoor activities, fairs and workshops to […]

   Blue Patch prizes   Register free at Eventbrite for #Bstore16 plus entry into an exclusive prize draw.  Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks as there are some really special things to win such as this luxurious silk scarf by Mr Dulwich who will be launching a new range of womenswear at the pop up […]

 Head down to Dulwich Village on October 1st, 2016 for Britain’s first pop-up Sustainable Department Store, showcasing the best of Britain’s independent and ethical businesses. The Blue Patch Department Store will open its doors for the day on October 1st, giving customers the opportunity to browse and buy from a selection of innovative, sustainable and […]

Why I do what I do… Raggedy Fashion Revolution Week commences on the 18th April 2016, and people across the globe will be asking brands #whomademyclothes to show we as customers care about the people in all stages of the production line. With Hayley from Raggedy, you can be sure to receive clothing made with […]

Ever looked in your wardrobe to be surprised by clothes you forgot you ever owned? It can’t just be us…   Blue Patch recently received a fantastic trick to prevent hoarding: have all your clothes hanging on coat hangers with the hooks facing the same direction. When you wear an item, put the hanger back facing the […]

Why I do what I do… Katcha Bilek There’s always an exciting artistic buzz in Bristol, and particularly around the colourful Stokes Croft. In the initially unassuming Hamilton House, is a whole host of studio spaces for the creative Bristolians from Illustrators to Puppeteers and Fashion Designers. This brings to me to Blue Patch’s Katcha Bilek […]