Sustainable living in Portugal
What does vintage fashion have to do with Port wine?
Why "vintage" comes from wine, what it means for Port and for fashion, and where to shop sustainable vintage in Lisbon and Porto.
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Alfarroba.Tex: It turns out carob can be worn too
Carob has been feeding Algarve families for generations. Now it’s turning up on boots, handbags and golf clubs. If you’ve spent any time in the Algarve, you know carob. It’s the pod of the carob tree, a dark, sweet fruit…
Greenfest returns to Braga with clothes swaps, second-hand fashion and upcycling
Clothes sitting unworn in your wardrobe? Books you know you are unlikely to read again? Greenfest returns to Braga from 25 to 27 September, and alongside talks, workshops, showcookings and activities focused on sustainability, there are several reasons to visit…
Eco Fashion Portugal 2026: Lisbon’s sustainable fashion event returns this September
Lisbon will once again host Eco Fashion Portugal this September, an event dedicated to sustainable fashion, the circular economy, and conscious consumption. For one day, visitors can discover Portuguese brands, designers, upcycling projects, and talks about the future of fashion.…
A selection of vintage shops in Baixa, Lisbon: A walking tour
Five second-hand stops through Baixa, Chiado and Mouraria — with plenty of Lisbon in between Lisbon is one of the best cities in Europe for vintage and second-hand shopping. And one of the best ways to experience the city is…
Lisboning: discover the sustainable fashion shops in Lisbon
In Portuguese I call it Lisboando… in English I had to coin a term too: Lisboning. Wandering through Lisbon. And that’s exactly what I propose to do here. Wander through the city, discovering its sustainable fashion shops. I still remember,…
Portuguese Bikini & Swimwear Brands: A Sustainable Guide
Portugal is a country shaped by the sea. With more than 800 kilometres of Atlantic coastline, over 300 days of sunshine in many regions and a lifestyle that embraces the outdoors, it’s no surprise that beachwear is an essential part…
Sustainable Fashion Brands in Portugal: Essential Guide (2026) to Slow Fashion and Conscious Consumption
Hi guys. We’re right in that time of year when everything starts calling for lightness. Between Earth Day and Fashion Revolution Week, it’s impossible to ignore the conversation: what are we wearing… and where does it come from. Sustainable fashion…