Coalo is a multi-brand fashion marketplace with a difference, one special difference, they pride themselves on  serving sustainable and ethical fashion to men. They house a mixture of established and upcoming brands in the premium fashion space all under one e-roof. The brands and clothes they stock are contemporary, timeless and therefore long-lasting. They choose the brands they work with on the following basis:

Great Design, Always They employ design thinking in the making of their clothing, creating an end product that lasts and is repairable.  

Environmental Impact Their end-to-end product cycle is as low emission as possible.  

Support Local Skills They work with local farmers, factories and supply chains.  

Sustainable Materials They use natural materials (linen, cotton and leather) all from certified sources.  

Conscious Manufacturing They take care of their supply chains, working hand in hand with their factories and farmers to improve conditions and the product. 

The brand’s collections are made for men taking their first steps back out into the world, whether it be travel or getting back to the office. The designs keep comfort in mind whilst exuding confidence and a contemporary look. Naturally, the materials are sustainably sourced and rendered into nice feeling garments that are soft on the skin.

All brands produce their clothing largely in Europe, with non-European factories being chosen for their sustainable credentials.

An example being the denim made by The Good Neighbour at the world’s first B Corp denim manufacturer in South America. Or Altid who work on the principle of, ”Clothes should not have to cost us our planet”. With a mission of being zero carbon and to reduce the environmental impact of fashion generally and Elliott footwear a brand with a minimalist approach to style and impact on the planet. Born out of a desperate need to act and created with a heart for environmental change. They launched the World’s first climate positive sneaker September 2018 and since become a member of the UNFCCC climate change initiative.   Inspired by Danish design, global art, elegant architecture and contemporary culture a path has found to combine ready-to-wear-everyday-footwear, climate action and a continued journey towards a sustainable profile.

Farah’s heritage originates in Texas, USA in 1920 but found it spiritual home in the Uk in the late 1960s. Famous for its hopsack trousers, Farah and its golden F-Tab logo has been adopted by many British style sub-cultures over the decades, from Mods to Rude Boys, and Casuals to Indie kids.

For FARAH MENSWEAR’s Summer collection they draw on something uniquely Northern rather than their southern roots. They are taking us back to 27th May 1990, a hot barmy day where in the small north of England town of Widnes, literally half way between Manchester and Liverpool and more known for its petrochemical plants, a cultural event took place which shaped and formed a generation, often referred to as this generation’s Woodstock. Four Northern lads who had formed a band had no idea the event and impact they would have on generations to come.

This collection is inspired by the Iconic Stone Roses gig at Spike Island. A day remembered for its chaotic organisation as it is for its cult statues in providing the blueprint for everything that would happen going forward in the 90’s. 

The collection is full of nostalgic 90’s nods to and references from deep collared necklines, cargo trousers and boxy-fitting parkas. With a colour palette born straight out of 90’s casual wear, vibrant redes mixed with washed-out charcoals and brighter tones of jade green mixed with pink to bring this collection to life for Summer 22.

Bolin Webb is the brainchild of founder Derrick Webb who wanted to transform the repetitive routine of shaving into a distinct pleasure for men by creating contemporary grooming tools and a luxury experience that could be enjoyed in every shave.

The collection includes the R1 set in British Racing Green and the Bolin Webb x Mr Slowboy Razor, which set sit alongside the full collection – the X1, X1 Matte and R1 ranges and the Prestige collection.

The newest arrival to the Bolin Webb collection is the new silicone wash bag, an essential companion with design excellence in mind, which launches in April on Bolinwebb.com.  Designed for both weekends away and trips further afield, the bag comfortably holds your personal effects: from electric toothbrush, deodorant and shaving foam, to your Bolin Webb razor and case of course!

NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING is a sustainable premium brand created and formed by Jake Posner, a true creative who struggled at school from being dyslexic and was told he would amount to nothing, leaving school with 1 GCSE.

The brand has steadily hitting the celebrity and influencer world gaining traction, even with Edward Enninful, the Editor-in-Chief at British Vogue, endorsing the brand to be part of “Bright Young Things” edition, as no one true anything drops it’s first official launch.

The brand that’s made to not make sense, due to a unique perspective on the world. Infusing rich trending styles with a unique perceptive on the world, with a design that aims to be timeless – incorporating minimalistic and simplistic, yet thought provoking, fashion statement led core styles, with sustainable production being at the heart of the brand.

At NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING, have a phrase that dominates the Ethos of the brand, “F/FAST FASHION”.

With a high-end, sustainable approach to streetwear, NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING has officially dropped its DEB—UT collection, leading with the PI-LOT capsule. The capsule showcases hoodies and t- shirts, with the purpose of fashioning a new outlook on how sustainable clothing should be perceived.

The world of fast fashion has had its moment and ruined the industry for too long, while causing a climate catastrophe and exploiting people. NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING wants to be seen as a brand that is pioneering and bringing sustainable fashion production into the world of high-end fashion.

The PI-LOT capsule is available now in limited pieces via www.noonetrueanything.com, where you can purchase 100% organic cotton, unisex colours, which have been made in Portugal, while paying a higher price for production, to ensure the seamstresses are paid more than a fair and living wage.

Words by Sid Madge of Meee

Being seen. Being heard. Being loved. Being connected. It’s all part of being human. And yet for too many of us COVID has limited how we connect, reduced our connection and diminished our connectedness. We’ve had to socially distance to get the pandemic under control but many of us are feeling the impact on our health and happiness. There’s even a new term for it – languishing. If thriving is optimal mental health, languishing is the polar opposite.

So, what can we do to reconnect? I’m a great believer in instant change, little ‘micro-moments’ of learning or adaptation that allow us to actively take charge of our situation and emotions in the moment, reset and bring more of our best to help ourselves and others. Each micro-moment intervention is designed to be actionable in a minute and I’ve written three books on these micro-moments for life, work and family.

Here are a few ways to re-connect and plug back into life – in just a moment.

Getting Connected to Yourself

I recently heard a great podcast about cultivating a spiritual practice, with Lisa Miller and Rich Roll. I love that there is now real science to back up what we’ve known for thousands of years. “We don’t make our way in life, we discover it.”

Lisa talks about relationships and how they need to move from being transactional (what we can get from each other) to transformational, where we support and help each other to reach our goals and be our best selves. When I think of my journey and how I’ve reconnected with myself, my children and the world around me the joy, love and connection I now feel is overwhelming at times – in a very good way! 

Take a few minutes to really tune into yourself and imagine your perfect life. Ask yourself, if money or location didn’t matter, what would a perfect day look like? We’re not talking about extreme experiences like climbing Mount Everest, or being uber successful, but consider what your average day would be like in your perfect life. What’s so surprising about this exercise is that we are often much closer to it than we imagine. How many of those perfect life events or activities can you already do right now?  So do more. Connect to yourself and what makes you happy, peaceful and contented.

Getting Connected to Others

We are all connected. Imagine holding hands with the ones you love. Then imagine them holding hands with the ones they love. And then imagine them holding hands with the ones they love. I wonder how many times we would need to do this to be connected to everyone on earth. Possibly just six times!

Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other. As a result, a chain of “friend of a friend” statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps, or six handshakes.

In Covid we have retreated but it’s time to push out again. Take a minute to think about someone you’ve not seen because of Covid. A friend or family member. Call them and arrange to meet up. Go for a walk outside in nature or go for a coffee or if they are too far away hop on FaceTime or Zoom. It might feel a bit odd to start with but it’s still possible to connect and laugh and enjoy each other’s company and companionship without being in the same room.

A Daily Random Act of Kindness
This may sound a bit cheesy, but there’s actually a lot of psychological research that shows that acts of kindness are contagious. They even spread throughout social networks and influence people we don’t even know.  

Kindness is also one of the only things that doubles when you share it. Just one act of kindness a day reduces stress, anxiety and depression. Your body becomes flooded with hormones that help you and the person you’ve helped feel healthier, happier and calmer.

Make a commitment right now that you will demonstrate a random act of kindness every day. Hold a door open for someone, smile at someone you don’t know and mean it. Help someone struggling with shopping bags up the stairs. We can all find ways to be kinder and more connected in everything we do. We may not always be thanked or even acknowledged but we will always feel better, and that positive energy will spread.

Being Grateful

The other thing this crisis shows very clearly is how dependent we are on certain professions. Around the globe, there are governments coming up with lists of so-called vital professions. If you look at those lists, you won’t find the hedge fund managers or marketeers, you’ll find the garbage collectors and the teachers and the nurses, people who are often not paid that well, but as it turns out are the people we can’t live without.

Take a minute to think about the people you are most grateful for. Make sure you let them know – every day. Think about the other things in your life that you are grateful for. Your health, your home or job, the ability to walk in nature. A cozy room on a winter’s evening, having a laugh with your friends. Just take a few minutes at the start of each day and before drifting off to sleep to count your blessings, despite the challenges we face.

There is a lot about the world we can’t change right now but there are lots of little things we can change to connect more authentically with ourselves and other. By doing them, we can make big changes for the better at home, at work and in our communities.