It’s Thursday, so here we go again! After the best eco shops in Amsterdam and our favorite eco magazines, today we will share the best restaurants in Amsterdam, all with very good vegetarian options. As all of these places are very special and therefore quite popular: make sure to make a reservation in advance if you want to go there. Bon appetit!

Proef Amsterdam
Gosschalklaan 12, Amsterdam
Definitely our number 1: Every season they come up with a new meat, fish and vegetarian menu option based on local seasonal and biological products. This spring you can taste ‘Blauwhoender Kip’, fresh spring vegetables and mackerel. Yummie! In the weekends they also serve lunch at Proef. Do you réally réally love the place? You can get married here as well! (more…)

Last week we shared the best eco shops in Amsterdam. We love to make favorite lists, so this week the 3 best eco magazines.

Vega
We are really proud of this one: a Dutch glossy launched in 2011, packed with inspiring fashion shoots, in depth stories and tasty recipes. Food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle… In Vega you read all about how you can consume responsibly ánd stylish at the same time.

Oh and psst…a new edition of Vega will be in store next Tuesday the 15th of May! (more…)

As our headquarter is based in Amsterdam, we know the secrets of the city. From tasty vegetarian restaurants to the nicest concept stores. Every Thursday we will share those special addresses with you. We love fashion and good design, therefore we will start with our 6 favorite eco shops in Amsterdam. Here’s your guide to where to go.

Charlie + Mary
Gerard Doustraat 84, Amsterdam
Charlotte and Marieke always fantasized about having their own concept store. In 2009 they decided it was about time to show the world that green and fair products can be cool: a fair concept store was born. Besides studio JUX they sell women’s and men’s fashion from brands like l’Herbe Rouge, MLY, Monkee Genes and their own brand. (more…)

Here’s some fascinating news from our homecountry, the Netherlands. Research shows that more than half of the Dutch population knows that environmental problems and poor working conditions occur in the fashion industry, yet nine out of ten consumers have no idea which brands they should keep responsible for those problems.

So it shouldn’t be a surprise that for 90 percent of consumers, sustainability is not a consideration when buying new clothes. 57 percent of the respondents blame this on a lack of information.

We can do something about that. Since you’re reading this blog post on our web site, you’re well aware of an environmental and human friendly alternative for your designer wardrobe. So please, do spread the word that you can do good and look good at the same time. Rock on!

The Brittish Queen might dress up pretty colourful, in the Netherlands there is just one appropriate colour for Queen’s Day: orange!

Now on sale in our webshop: a 100% organic cotton jersey dress for her and a hoodie for him. Only
€ 39,95 each, no additional costs. Order before Thursday April 26, pay with iDEAL and you will be ready for a bright Queen’s Day.

You can order here.

We’re very pleased to introduce you to one of the managers of our factory in Kathmandu. Her name is Gyatri Giri and one day she wants to establish her own elderly home in Nepal, but for now she focuses on bringing business to her beloved country. Gyatri is about to finish her bachelor in Business. Back in october 2010, she started working as an assistant to Jitske, but thanks to her talented and hard working spirit, she has just become co-manager of our factory. After studying in the morning, Gyatri comes to the offices to make sure your garments will become as beautiful as you expect them to be (or even prettier). She’s also responsible for communication with our Nepali suppliers. (more…)

This Saturday 3rd March and Sunday 4th March Studio JUX is arranging a Stock and Sample Sale for everyone who would like to have some
green, fair trade clothing in your wardrobe.

You can find a lot of items from this Winter but also some items from last Summer.

Accessories, Jackets, Trousers and Suits you can find them in a lot of colors and sizes, so if you have time this Saturday,
come and take a look at our collection.

Location:

Studio JUX
Minahassastraat 1, 1094 RS Amsterdam, Netherlands

Date: 3rd March and 4th March

Time: 10.00-18.00

More about it also on our Facebook page

Here a sneak preview:

In our factory in Nepal, we do not only have very experienced people, but also starters.
One of our starters is Alisha Limbu, she is 20years old and she started working in our Nepalese factory last year in August. 

She started working in the fashion industry because she had an interest in stitching and she wanted to grow and get more knowledge in a nice environment, so she chose for our factory to do so. Another reason for starting to work was that she wanted to help her family and have her own salary.

The way we got to know her, is as a very shy girl, which you can fully trust. She is a Christian and takes leave time to practice her religion. Her English is exceptionally good for a girl her age. But because she is so shy, it is sometimes difficult for her to open up towards us. However, Phillip is working  on this skill. :)

Alisha is from Illam- a region near Jhapa, so she decided to come to Kathmandu-the capital of Nepal to find better opportunities and reach higher goals in her life. For the moment she is studying Commerce Management, next to her job at JUX. Of course she has flexible work times so that she can attend to all her classes.

She likes Nepali POP music, singing and being around friends.

Her first “challenge” at JUX was to create 750 ribbons so she learns how to stitch. Master Raju # 1 in the handshake number system (you can find this on our website) is in charge with Alisha’s training. The ribbons have been done, 100% from left-over JUX fabrics. In this way Alisha learns to stitch, and fabrics get recycled and find a new life.

So…if you have been to the Green Fashion Competition, and received a goodie bag- then you also received the ribbon from Alisha. :)

Today is Anne’s last day at Studio JUX as an intern. Of course she will be visiting us as often as possible, but she won’t be there every day anymore.
We are happy that we had her with us for 6months and wish her all the best for the future.

Because we wanted to make her last day special, we made her the star of the day, so here a short interview with her.

What do you study? Where?
Fashion and Branding at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute.

What is your favorite book?
“Een schitterend gebrek” from Arthur Japin. It provokes your imagination.

What clothing piece is on your wishlist?
The black jumpsuit from JUX, but it’s for winter 2013, so I have to wait for a while.

What makes you happy?
Sunshine, music, being creative, good food and honest people.

What did you do at Studio Jux?
I made a brandbook and helped out with graphic design and marketing. It is a small growing company, so I had to do a lot of different things. Caring boxes and counting stock is also part of the deal.

Why did you choose for Studio JUX as an internship place?
I really do like fashion, but I don’t like the fashion world. I think it is to superficial, sometimes. It’s all about looking nice and being seen. So I searched for a company that is in fashion, but also is good for the world. During this internship I had the feeling of doing good not only for myself, but also for the world.

What did you like at Studio JUX and what did you not like that much here?

I really liked that I was part of everything that was going on in the company. We work really close to each other, there is a lot of interaction. I could hear what was happening around me, and this is why I could learn a lot about how things work in business. We work all in one space, so it was quite hectic some days. I have a little problem with my concentration, so I was easily distracted. I like hectic more than regularity, so I’m glad that I managed to work in a surrounding like this. What I’m definitely not going to miss are the extreme cold toilets :)). There’s no heater on the hallway or on the toilet, because our office is in an old school building. (Going to the toilet wasn’t really a treat.

How do you feel now that you leave and it is your last day?
It’s not my last day. Maybe my official last day of the internship, but I will return here to help and do stuff. I’m not good in saying goodbye, so we celebrate that I was in the office very often and now I’m only going to be here less often.

What are you going to do after you finish this internship?
I have to finish my school, before summer I hope, we will see.

Where are we going to find you in 5years?
Somewhere on this planet? No, I’m not really a planner. I hope that I will have my own company one day, but I don’t know if that is reachable in 5 years. I think a will first work for several companies to gather the needed experience. After my graduation at AMFI I will first do a Master study in Sociology, because I’m very interested in trends and the way people act and influence each other. It is a big part of branding, so it is for me a logical step forward. I’m 21 years old and I have a long working life ahead waiting for me.

     PS: yes she is wearing JUX items ;)

Well not only the Nepali tailor is a Rockstar at Studio JUX, but our Dutch agent is a Rockstar too. :)
We were very impressed yesterday about Charlie+Mary‘s gift for us.

You are curious what it was? Well a very nice whole Studio JUX window decoration. It looked very nice, and made us feel very proud about our achievement on Friday at the Green Fashion Competition.

Many great thanks to Charlie+Mary!

Here the picture of the beautiful Studio JUX window!