Springtime seems to be when Rapanui goes quiet for a few weeks, followed by some sort of trick up sleeve, party magician moment. And 2014 is no different. As some of the hardcore in the Rapanui wolfpack may know, this humble clothing company started in a shed with a basic idea – it’s not that […]

Good branding and marketing is maximising social enterprise missionsSocial enterprises that combine good marketing with tapping into the consumer market can scale their social impact Claudia Cahalane – Guardian Professional, Thursday 17 October 2013 When social enterprise Rapanui arranged for Michael Fish to base jump for their campaign they aimed to increase their social impact. […]

Social enterprises lead the way in market innovation Despite their lack of money and resources social enterprises are regularly innovating in various sectors and markets While social enterprises often don’t have the same money or resource as mainstream companies, they are regularly innovating in different sectors and markets. Usually through creating something more ethical and […]

New eco fashion collection launches at highstreet prices 12th August 2013, Isle of Wight Eco-Fashion brand Rapanui has launched a new 2013/14 collection, designed to bring sustainable clothing to the  highstreet at prices that are accessible. Created from sustainable materials and made in a factory powered by wind turbines, the new collection feature a new […]

THE GREEN STYLE BLOG 31 JULY 2013 Save the Bees – thats what eco label Rapanui and the Environmental Justice Foundation are encouraging us to do with the launch of their new collaborative T-shirts. Highlighting the on-going decline of the bee population, the campaign and accompanying T-shirts aim to promote better pollinator-friendly farming practices over […]

Monday 22 Jul 2013 Metro featured Rapanui’s Save the Bees t-shirt, which raises money for the Environmental Justice Foundation whilst raising awareness of the perils of toxic pesticides. via Fashion wish list: Topshop banana leaf tee and Kenzo tiger print scarf | Metro UK.

By Emma Philo, Tue, 16 July 2013 A number of celebrities have joined Isle of Wight eco-fashion label Rapanui and the Environmental Justice Foundation to raise awareness of the plight of bees. The Sandown-based clothing company has launched a limited edition t-shirt to hightlight the insects cause, with proceeds going to the Save the Bees […]