Attire Accessories - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 75)

14 LARK & BERRY JOINS FORCES WITH ONE TREE PLANTED ON CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN Sustainable jewellery brand Lark & Berry has joined forces with American non- profit charity One Tree Planet to embark on a charitable project that will see five trees planted per one purchase made. The fine fashion jeweller exclusively uses cultured diamonds in its collections. The charity will plant five trees per purchase – whether online or in-store – in different continents, including Africa, where the devastating effects of diamond- mining have hit hardest. Lark & Berry founder Laura Chavez says, “Diamond mining has taken an enormous toll on environments around the world – nowhere more than Africa. We’re talking huge, permanent holes dug into the earth, polluted ground waters, wildlife displacement – the list goes on. One Tree Planted shares our concerns for Earth’s future and is thrilled by the opportunity to help us help our planet by planting fresh trees.” Lark & Berry create its diamonds in a laboratory-controlled environment, which mimics the process of diamond formation deep in the Earth’s mantle. The process allows for less water loss and less waste, with the stones being conflict-free. For more information visit the website larkandberry.com RADLEY TEAMS UP WITH ASCOT RACECOURSE TO LAUNCH COLLECTION OF OCCASION HANDBAGS Radley will work with Ascot Racecourse to launch a collection of occasion handbags, in a deal that was brokered by IMG. The exclusive range, which launches in late April, will feature five designs, including shoulder, clutch, and cross-body designs in a palette of summer hues. Julia Darlington, Radley chief brand officer, commented, “Royal Ascot is the perfect partner for Radley London, celebrating all that is truly great about the British summer. Each bag is crafted from the finest-quality leather, adding a distinctive finish and flair to any summer event outfit.” Visit radley.co.uk RUBY SHOO EXPANDS FURTHER INTO VEGAN MARKET WITH NEW WEDDING RANGE Ruby Shoo has strengthened its foothold in the vegan market with the announcement of a new vegan wedding range. The collection, launched for 2019, consists of matching shoes and bags, which are all vegan-friendly and made with materials such as faux suede, a polyester microfiber and faux leather, made using variations of polyester urethane. Available in a variety of colours and in court shoes and shoe boots, the range is aimed at the mass market, with prices starting from just £36. Visit rubyshoo.com