Miksa LookBook

Last week I styled the LookBook for designer Katie Weightman's ethical fashion label Miksa, with photographer Greg Funnell. The Spring Summer '10 collection is a fabulous mix of little flirty summer dresses, skirts and and playful girly prints, in a muted palette of cream, dove greys and blues.

Katie's ethical credentials are fundamental in her work, she uses organic cotton which is fair trade certified and the garments are made in a factory which adheres to strict fair trade working conditions. She uses vegetable dyes such as pomegranate, which cause minimum harm to the environment, or low impact dyes, which contain less water and chemicals than conventional dyes, and uses coconut, recycled and tagua nut buttons.

I wanted to keep the LookBook very simple and clean, no fuss in sight. Our model Jess had the perfect look with her scruffy hair and serene face, but that little hint of attitude! Katie was really keen we kept the look grown up, but the bow on the shoes and the floral jewellery I customised keep that uber feminine summer feel. I think this is the best Miksa collection yet, combining the feminine elegance of silk and draped jersey with little hippie crochet details. Below are my favourite pieces.