This week kicked off with Ireland’s first ever ethical fashion week with an awareness campaign Fashion Evolution that is highlighting ethical and environmental issues within the fashion industry in Ireland and across the world.

A number of events are being held across the week with a daily exhibition entitled Re-think-Redress set up in Filmbase in Temple Bar- a visual fashion and graphic exhibit with information on buying and dressing ethically. Entry is free and the exhibition is on till tomorrow!

Also, the Fashion Evolution main event takes place tomorrow with key players like fashion editor Constance Harris, London designer and ethical fashion leader Katherine Hamnett and Mike Barry from M&S giving a talk followed by closing party at The Button Factory in Temple Bar.

Debate starts at 6.30. and tickets at €12 from www.tickets.ie

Check out Fashion Evolution for more details.

In our ever relentless pursuit of stylish street looks, Fashion Filosofy visited the Temple Bar Fashion and Design Market held every Saturday in Cow’s Lane. With vintage clothes stalls, up and coming independent designers and organic clothing, it is a treasure trove of original and fascinating pieces.

The Belle Etik stall stands out from the rest with its beautifully designed creations. They stock Le Vie Devont Soie purses and bags hand-crafted by a Cambodian co-op and designed by a French engineer. Belle Etik clearly believes in the concept of ethical fashion with fair trade silk scarves and recycled cashmere. If you happen upon this delightful stall, be warned you won’t be able to tear yourself away from their luxuriously soft and appliquéd cashmere tops.