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What is Live Frankly?
Sustainable musings
Where does ethical responsibility lie: with individuals, brands or the government?
Life under lockdown
Why we decided to launch in times of the Coronavirus pandemic: a note from the founders
Life under lockdown:
Food and Drink
Food Box delivery: the farms and producers who are still delivering direct to your door
Life under lockdown
Why we decided to launch in times of the Coronavirus pandemic: a note from the founders
Eating out
The possible future for restaurants after covid-19, according to one of London’s best chefs
Food delivery boxes:
Allplants
Pioneering new service Allplants' frozen vegan meals are midweek marvels, delivering vibrant, healthy dinners with minimum effort
Black Welsh Lamb
Black Welsh Lamb's farm is run by vegetarians who have never tasted the meat – but the results are so good it's adored by chefs
Abel & Cole
Abel & Cole started delivery organic food to people's doors in 1988, way before it was cool. Today, it still stands by its high values
Riverford
Riverford championed organic eating way before it was cool, delivering food from its Devon farm to people's doors for more than 30 years
Sole of Discretion fish delivery
Pioneering fish supplier Sole of Discretion goes above and beyond to preserve the marine environment with a unique approach
Field & Flower
Field & Flower set out to deliver grass-fed beef to people's doors. Today, it provides meat boxes that tick all the sustainability boxes
Live Frankly Fashion Favourites:
Vildnis
For the ultimate capsule wardrobe, look no further than Vildnis. These clothes are as cool as they come – and never compromise on ethics
Leticia Credidio
Leticia Credidio knows the power of good rest – which is why her luxe loungewear will have you drifting off faster than you can say... Zzzz
Valentina Karellas
Independent London-based brand Valentina Karellas uses unloved yarns to create much-loved unique, handmade knitwear
Gung Ho London
Environmental issues lie at the core of this brilliantly creative and brilliantly ethical fashion brand, where bright, bold prints reign supreme
The Natural Edition
The Natural Edition creates its understated clothing with completely organic cotton for, long-lasting quality, a brilliant fit and a luxe feel
Eating Out (post lockdown):
Blacklock
A modern British chophouse, with meat from rare and native breeds cooked over charcoal on the famous Blacklock Foundry iron
The Dairy, Clapham
Robin Gill and The Dairy have championed brilliant local produce since day dot, showcasing them with an affordable tasting menu
Duke of Cambridge, Angel
The Duke of Cambridge takes pub food up a level and then some, using incredible organic produce from the vaunted Riverford farm
Luminary Bakery, Hackney
The Luminary Bakery supports women in need, providing training and employment. Oh, and it makes show-stopping cakes
Daylesford Café
Go to one of Daylesford's cafés to pick up farm-fresh produce, stay for tea, cake... or a seasonal supper and a glass of wine
Oklava Bakery + Wine, Fitzrovia
Oklava Bakery + Wine does what it says on the tin, serving breads and pastries, and wine and snacks... Our two favourite things
Brigade Bar + Kitchen, London Bridge
Brigade Bar + Kitchen has a great location, a great menu, and supports a great cause, with many of its staff being rehabilitated ex-offenders
Moshi Moshi restaurant
You don't know sushi till you've been to this tiny hidden gem, where sourcing and skill reign
Silo London, Hackney
Chef Doug McMaster is on a mission: to prove that a truly zero-waste restaurant can exist, and that its food can be top-notch, too
Cub restaurant, Hoxton
A restaurant and bar that will change the way you think about food and drink
What exactly is sustainability?
Sustainable musings
Where does ethical responsibility lie: with individuals, brands or the government?
Fashion
What is sustainable fashion? And how do you know if a fashion brand is genuinely ethical?
Eating In:
The Ethical Dairy
This dairy is turning the farming industry on its head, keeping calves with their mothers after birth – and making delicious cheese
The Estate Dairy
The Estate Dairy set out to create the ultimate milk for coffee. Thanks to some happy cows and complicated science, they've managed it...
Divine Chocolate
Divine Chocolate is one of the industry leaders when it comes to cocoa farming, and every bar you buy does a world of good
FAIR. Drinks
FAIR. is the world's first Fairtrade-certified spirits brand.Try an espresso martini made with the café liqueur and you'll be sold, too
Tony’s Chocolonely
Tony's Chocolonely makes moreish chocolate. But you shouldn't feel bad about this indulgence, because every bar fights slavery
Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
Union Roasted's coffee is in the top 2% of coffees around the world for quality, but it goes above and beyond to support the farmers too
Karma Cola
Karma Cola is turning the soft drinks industry on its head, creating profitable, delicious products that are sustainable and socially responsible
Small Beer
South Bermondsey brewery Small Beer makes low ABV beers designed to be drunk anytime, and using much less water than other breweries
Yeo Valley
Yeo Valley's yoghurt, milk, butter and ice cream are supermarket favourites, but this is a brand with a serious approach to sustainability
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More fashion brands we love:
Mi Apparel
Mi Apparel was founded on the belief that fashion is fun, beautiful, radical and rebellious – as well as ethical and transparent
Brothers We Stand
Brothers We Stand holds every brand it works with to high welfare standards, and works to reduce its environmental impact
Mamoq
Online department store MAMOQ makes sustainable style easy, with cool clothes and accessories to suit any budget
Patagonia Outdoor clothing
Patagonia says it's 'in business to save our home planet', creating legendary outdoor gear with a pioneering approach
Gung Ho London
Environmental issues lie at the core of this brilliantly creative and brilliantly ethical fashion brand, where bright, bold prints reign supreme
People Tree
People Tree is one of the OGs of ethical fashion, and its collections have stood the test of time thanks to their contemporary style
Valentina Karellas
Independent London-based brand Valentina Karellas uses unloved yarns to create much-loved unique, handmade knitwear
Cauz clothing
Cauz donates £5 from every sale to a children's charity. And that's just for starters – read more to find out about its ethical initiatives
69b Boutique
69b Boutique is a one-stop bricks-and-mortar shop on East London's Broadway Market, selling stylish, sustainable clothing
Birdsong clothing
Birdsong's bright colours and feminist vibe have earned it a cult following. So you can look seriously good while doing serious good
Outland Denim
Outland Denim's jeans are Meghan Markle's favourite for a very good reason – they look good, do good and are made to last
Nudie Jeans
Nudie Jeans creates great-looking denim that will last through wear and tear, while maintaining a strong focus on the welfare of its workers
Hiut Denim Co
Hiut Denim Co lovingly creates seriously high-quality jeans with a slow fashion ethos... in the unlikely town of Cardigan in Wales
Rapanui
Isle of Wight-based Rapanui is on a mission: to eradicate waste from the fashion industry. How? You'll just have to read about it...
See Me jewellery
See Me's bold jewellery is made out of women who have survived violence, teaching them vital skills to support their families
Monkee Genes
Monkee Genes is on a mission to make ethical products more accessible, which means you can buy the perfect pair of jeans for just £50...
The Natural Edition
The Natural Edition creates its understated clothing with completely organic cotton for, long-lasting quality, a brilliant fit and a luxe feel
ECOALF
Newsflash! Ethical puffa jackets and outdoor gear exist. Put your purchasing power to seriously good use with eco warriors Ecoalf
Vildnis
For the ultimate capsule wardrobe, look no further than Vildnis. These clothes are as cool as they come – and never compromise on ethics
Lara Intimates
Lara Intimates' structured yet sexy underwear will make any body feel beautiful – and it's made ethically in London to boot
MUD Jeans
The right pair of jeans is a style staple, and Mud has you covered no matter what you're after – and you can rent your jeans, too
Elvis & Kresse
Iconic accessories brand Elvis & Kresse makes cool clutches, holdalls and much, much more out of discarded London fire hoses
One Small Shop
One Small Shop is a 100% vegan shop, offering natural skincare and ethically made clothing, accessories and homewares
Leticia Credidio
Leticia Credidio knows the power of good rest – which is why her luxe loungewear will have you drifting off faster than you can say... Zzzz
Beauty brands:
One Small Shop
One Small Shop is a 100% vegan shop, offering natural skincare and ethically made clothing, accessories and homewares
Odylique natural skincare
Designed for eczema sufferers, Odylique is the sensitive skincare saviour, with beautiful and beautifully mild products
Lush skincare
Move over angsty teenagers; we want to be first in line for Lush's fun, functional and pioneering ethical products – even the bath bombs
Reading list – what’s on our radar:
Food and Drink
Food Box delivery: the farms and producers who are still delivering direct to your door
Soil Association
Lizzie’s knowledge of organic and sustainability is second-to-none and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with her at Live Frankly.
Fairtrade
We very much welcome the launch of Live Frankly, the new ethical lifestyle directory that holds human, animal and environmental welfare at the heart of their business model.
Odylique
Lizzie and her team are great to work with; highly efficient, organised and ethical to the core. They understood our products very quickly an are a natural extension of our team.
Gung Ho
Live Frankly puts the fun back into ethical shopping, they do the research so you don’t have to. After all, shopping should be guilt free and enjoyable not a chore!
