Several things excite us, and meeting new people and hearing their stories are at the top of the list. It makes you realise how different and similar we are as human beings and is quite fascinating. When we heard about the high-quality olive oil brand World of KAÏA, we were instantly drawn to the brand story and its origins. The sense of connection has come up time and time again whilst travelling post-2020, and seeing creators reconnect and set up businesses during uncertainty is the go-getting spirit we want to continue championing.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes13 October 2022eco, sustainability, fashion, tunisia, africa

The Lust Series - Casa Chinchilla

We were fortunate to discover Chinchilla at the All Those Market held in Barcelona late last year. We went intending to buy presents and ended up purchasing gifts for ourselves. The weavings by Luna Muñoz immediately stood out from other stall-holders. You'll find beautifully textured weavings on items you wouldn't necessarily expect, such as purses and iPad covers.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes22 March 2020eco, sustainability, fashion, barcelona, europe

The Lust Series - Pla

We came across sustainable brand Pla, whilst spending a morning scrolling through Instagram. It was their “basket like” sandals with their cute branded insole and artisan flair that really grabbed our attention. We instantly imagined taking a stroll along the coast on a sunny day or popping to a quaint market in some village whilst holding a basket of wild flowers. Pla, is the epitome of slow design and sustainability. The island of Mallorca heavily influences the brand, is where the studio by Co-Founder Irene is situated. Read on to find out more about the boutique artisan label.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes24 May 2019eco, sustainability, fashion

The Lust Series - BINIBAMBA

Snuggly merino sheepskin liners in trend-led colours, certainly aren't something you see every day hence why we are excited to see such products in the fashion arena. BINIBAMBA is a new brand set up by Emma Grant and is already making quite the mark. It’s fair to say that many new parents tend to seek items for their newborns that are cosy, kind and durable. BINIBAMBA offers all of that, in addition to a cool colour palette and items that are 100% natural.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes5 November 2018fashion, family, eco

The Lust Series - Unrobe

We discovered sustainable fashion brand Unrobe, whilst visiting Amsterdam in April 2018. We were fortunate enough to spot them at their pop up on. It was the window depicting the transparent costs of an average garment to be made sold and distributed versus their own concept. The cross comparison highlighted that it wasn't only cheaper to purchase items from their own brand but fairer labour.

Lust Series, SustainabilityCharleen Parkes1 May 2018sustainability, ethical, fashion

The Lust Series - 3 Water Bottles that Help the Planet

Today is World Water Day. This year’s theme is Nature for Water, which is very timely given the fact that we have seen some of the worst water related natural disasters in quite some time. This has left communities without access to basic water. An estimated 1.8 billion people use an unimproved source of drinking water with no protection against contamination from human faeces.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes22 March 2018sustainability, eco, design

The Lust Series - I&You Ceramics

With the food game still making its mark on social media, it's no surprise that styling is becoming more and more important. How you actually plate your food isn't just for those in the restaurant industry, even the everyday foodie that perhaps hosts a gathering wants a little something special to serve their culinary dishes on. Take for example popular lifestyle bloggers such as Alison Wu and Lee From America, who often snap their colourful fruit bowls or matcha lattes in beautifully designed ceramic plates and mugs made by local artisans.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes25 January 2018ceramics, barcelona

The Lust Series - Yasmine Darwiche

Every so often we get the opportunity to discover some incredible talent on profiles such as Instagram and Yasmine Darwiche is one of them. Last year Yasmine was featured in Dezeen magazine and has been working on several collaborations in Beirut, one of which includes some of her work showcased at Lebanese restaurant Mar Mikhael. It is Yasmine's vivid use of colour and punch that caught our eye whilst scrolling the feed, which is why we decided to find out more about her work and what inspires her.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes17 January 2018art, beirut

The Lust Series - Moroccan Treasures at Kat & Maouche

Kat + Maouche is a Portland-based brand that specialises in selling special artisan finds from Morocco. A Berber-American family and company, owners Katen and Latif spent several years living in North Africa. We actually discovered them via their Instagram account, where they showcase their beautiful and colourful pieces, fun walking rugs stories and more.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes19 September 2017shop, morocco, africa

The Lust Series - Liberty Walk

It's that time of year when it's time to get those toes out and what better brand to showcase your pedicure feet than Liberty Walk. We are very excited about this Portuguese brand, as the shoes made are recycled. The brand is run by Ricardo, who started the brand due to his belief in offering fair trade and ethical commerce.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes10 July 2017design, fashion, eco, shoes, shop

The Lust Series - Espanyolet

espanyolet is a beautifully crafted brand set up by husband and wife team Melissa Rosenbauer & Thomas Bossert. Melissa is from New Jersey, United States, whilst her husband Thomas was raised in Essen, Germany but has actually lived more than 20 years in New York - the city where they both met.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes4 May 2017spain, design, artisan, mallorca, ceramic, europe

The Lust Series - LRNCE

LRNCE is a Belgian fashion label based in Marrakech that embodies a great sense of spirit and self-expression with it's remarkable and bold sense of eclecticism. Founded in 2013 by Laurence Leenaert, her work spans from ceramics, to blankets, tasselled shoes and more, all inspired by tribes and cults.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes28 February 2017design, morocco, marrakech, fashion, fashiontextiles, shoes, africa, shop

The Lust Series - Dora Larsen

Dora Larsen is a lingerie brand founded by Georgia Larsen. Her designs are refreshing, on the pulse and ultra feminine. The playful fringing, whimsical aesthetic and delicate hues exude pure prettiness making the sets a coveted closet must-have.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes18 December 2016london