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In THE BAGS INTERNATIONAL ISSUE

Luxe Flamma Style - Zaza Gavric explains how "It's All In The Bag".

POSCH - Luce Beaulieu talks to PK about how passionate she's become on moving from plastic to POSCH.

We hear 'More From Enamore' and see the fresh start of their exciting new handbag collection.

Innovate Your Autumn - Helen Riegle shows us real innovative materials as she rolls out her new range of bags for fall.

Fairtrade Bags with a Zest For Life - From your kid's lunchbox to your handy shopping bag this is why Lucy Hornberger loves Doy Bags so much.

HOT AND NEW - Ruth Cross' silk linen handbags and purses are the height of elegance, something for the Men - Mexican vegetable-tanned saddle bags and Martha Evatt Bags brings us both unique vintage and fair trade.

Win the bag of your choice from the POSCH vintage collection!

News Focus, what's hitting the headlines AND

Walk the Talk, what to see and do until the next issue of PK.

We hope you really enjoy Pecha Kucha. Have a great weekend.
Rachel, The Natural Store x _______________________________________________________________

The 'Kelly' Bag

LUXE FLAMMA STYLE
Designed in England and
Handcrafted in Serbia

Pecha Kucha talks to Zaza Gavric who explains how "It's All In The Bag!".

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POSCH!
Designed and
Handmade in Canada

POSCH and Luce Beaulieu their founder have both been born with a concern for the environment and green blood flowing through their veins. Luce Beaulieu tells us of her wonderful reclaimed fabric bags and her last exhilarating 8 months.

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Ruth Cross Linen and Silk Husk Handbag £84.99

Ruth Cross Handcrafted Linen and Silk Purses £32.99

Martha Evatt Vintage and Fair Trade Bags and Purses from £8.99 - £120

Saddle Bags for MEN - Mexican Vegetable Tanned Leather Bags from £62.99 to £84.99

MORE FROM ENAMORE
Designed and Handcrafted in England

Vintage flavours, antique clasps adorned with buttons and bows, Enamore's Bags are good enough to eat.

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REALLY NATURAL A fantastic US online resource for living a more natural life Click here to view ReallyNatural.Com

ETHICAL FASHION SHOW Le Salon de la Mode Ethique 15 October Le Tapis Rouge, PARIS more info

FAIRTRADE AT WORK Fairtrade Foundation asks workplaces to switch to Fairtrade Products more info

INNOVATE YOUR AUTUMN
Designed and Handcrafted in the US
Materials sourced from various countries around the globe


Helen Riegle of HER Design reveals the innovative fibres and materials she uses in her bag designs and rolls our her new collection - in orange spice and moss - to perfectly compliment this fall.

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Kid's Backpack

FAIR TRADE BAGS
WITH A ZEST FOR LIFE!
Designed and Handmade in the Philipines

From your kid's lunchboxes and back packs for school, to your handy shopping bag or colourful beach bag. Lucy Hornberger tells us why she loves Doy Bags so much.


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NEWS FOCUS - What's being talked about in the Press

Clampdown On Air Travel 'A Must' For Britain To Meet Climate Target. Ian Sample discusses for The Guardian. Click here for article.

Study Warns Of Stark Costs Of Failing To Counter Climate Change As Leaders Meet. Patrick Wintour reports for The Guardian. Click here for article.

The Green Grocers. Matthew Goodman for The Times looks at the reasons why Britain’s supermarkets are falling over themselves to prove their environmental credentials. Click here for article.

Eco-Warrior. Anna Shepard for The Times talks Feline Hygiene and Plastic Flower Pots. Click here for article.

The Eco-Revolution Down On The Farm. An eco-revolution is taking place in the small agricultural communities of the Pacific Northwest, with the return of traditional homesteaders. Chris Smaje for The Independent spent an extended holiday as a volunteer, helping to transform the land. Click here for article.

Is It Okay...To Use Air Fresheners? Leo Hickman discusses for The Guardian. Click here for article.

COMPETITION
Win A POSCH Vintage Fabric Shopping Bag!

To be in for a chance to win, simply tell us - from the second article above titled 'POSCH' - which bird is an endangered species and therefore adopted by POSCH as part of their branding. There are currently six bags in the POSCH collection, so please let us know which of the bags you would like to win. Then click on the 'Submit Answer' button. We will contact the winner and their name will also be listed in the next issue of Pecha Kucha.

The winner of our last competition to win a babygod organic cotton black raglan T-Shirt was Rob MacAndrew from London. Well Done, Rob!

If there are any products or features you would like to see covered by Kucha, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to send us your suggestions