We are thrilled that BEDI will be included in Holt Renfrew’s H Project across Canada. While many of us are familiar with Holt Renfrew and its luxury retail experience, Holt’s H project is less than 10 years old and doesn’t get quite the same amount of attention. Started in 2013 by Alexandra Weston, Holt’s Director of Brand Strategy, Holt’s H Project is a conscious curation of products that are beautiful, well-storied, and that are creating a positive impact in the world.

Zippers are probably one of the most used inventions of all time. When you think about it, you probably always have one on you - from your pants, pencil case, hoodie, jacket, luggage, tent, and even your boots, if you were to tally up the number of times you touch a zipper in a day you would probably be surprised. Zippers are a 4.2 billion dollar industry. So why then, when we consider the materials used to make our clothes, bags, and outerwear, do we often neglect to think about where our zippers come from?

Minimalism is used to describe a lifestyle in which individuals strive to only purchase items that have a real purpose and utility. Simply put, it is a behaviour which provides a way for individuals to declutter their lives and find balance by removing distractions and focusing on useful and simple things. This movement enables individuals to find some sort of freedom, lightness, and ease in life since it pushes them to use their time more thoughtfully for things that they truly need.

Shopping locally whether for food, clothing or home decor, has been a growing trend which has had positive results on our environment and local communities. As a society we are becoming more aware of the impact of consumption on the planet thanks to scientific research regarding climate change. As the demand for quality products rises that are ethically made, we have to look towards consuming locally as one of the important ways to live more sustainably.

Cotton has been one of the most important fabrics used by humankind for thousands of years. It's used to make clothes, homeware, and industrial products (it’s even the number one textile choice for the clothes astronauts wear in space!). Recently there has been a lot of discussion about cotton and its role in the circular economy.