Accounts to follow this month

A curated list of who to #follow this month

@stellamccartney

Having launched her own fashion house with Kering as a 50/50 joint venture, Stella McCartney has become a pioneer for sustainable fashion, showcasing her first collection in Paris in October 2001. Her designs are created without the use of leather or fur.

@everlane

Founded in 2010 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer, the American retailer partners with ethical factories around the world. They source only the finest materials, and share those stories with you down to the true cost of every product they make, which they refer to as ‘Radical Transparency’.

@lamise

Lamise Mansur’s unique style of yoga teaching is compassionate yet challenging and creative yet mindful. The Lebanese, Palestinian and Brazilian instructor inspires her students to take their yoga off of the mat and into their everyday lives. Lamise is also a photographer and a former ballerina.

@mantraband

MantraBand designs inspirational jewellery which captures your favourite meaningful sayings in silver, rose and yellow gold. The brand has created a specific line of bracelets, CharityBands, which aims to help women and children who face great hardships in life.

@attuale___

Founded by Giuditta Spezzapria, ATTUALE offers a solution for women who are tired of fast-fashion and want to shop sustainably. ATTUALE has carefully curated their edit to enhance an everyday wardrobe with pieces that transcend trends, making sure you buy less in a smart way.

@bysadeem

SADEEM is a Pret-a-Couture fashion brand founded by Saudi designer Aljawharah (Sadeem) Alshehail. An advocate of sustainable design, SADEEM embraces ethical practices, collaborating with companies that share the same principles. Their fabrics are non-toxic and sustainable.

@purepilatesdubai

Founder Susanna Foustok set up her studio to share the teachings of her mentor, Elder Jay Grimes, who studied with Joseph Pilates. The studio uses high-tech Gratz equipment made in New York, according to Joseph Pilates’ original specifications assuring the highest standard of reform and training.

@eileenfisherny

Founded in 1984 by Eileen Fisher, this brand believes clothes should be ethical, timeless and have a responsible lifecycle. If you bring back your old pieces, the brand will find them another home or turn them into entirely new designs. In total, they’ve taken back over 1.4 million pieces.

@kjaerweis

A luxury brand that’s organic and as well as eco-conscious – their compacts and containers are made of a metal and are refillable (including their lipstick and mascara). Founder Kjaer Weis ensures all ingredients used are Certified Natural or Certified Organic, and believes in skin-friendly makeup.

@Lava

Founded in 2016 by Sheikha Amna Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the Emirati brand Lava Candles presents handcrafted, luxury candles renowned for their standout customised scents and exotic fragrances. It aims to embody the inspiring beauty of the UAE in an artisan way with lavish scents.

@razanalazzouni

Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Razan Alazzouni is ranked 34th in Forbes’ Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands. The unique hand beaded pieces of her collections reflect the meticulous layers and details that have gone into creating each of Razan’s signature flowers. Check her bridal collaboration.

@gemmalouisedeeks

Former Fashion & Beauty editor at Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Gemma’s Instagram page reflects her creative, minimal mindset with a touch of nature. Gemma is now one of the most indemand stylists in the GCC, as well as LA. Follow her if you’re also interested in vegan recipes.