Recently spotted in the blogs/papers/twitter:
ETHICAL FASHION / CLOTHES / DESIGNERS
The Guardian covers the idea of Slow Fashion, as Selfridges in London launch their 1st foray into Slow Fashion with their boutique "Forever Shop" in Oxford Street - a boutique for timeless designs. Check out the article for a review of the idea behind Slow Fashion.
The Herald (Glasgow) reports on Ethical Consumers recent report on outdoor/hiking gear - the materials are using oil based chemicals and the process produces highly toxic waste. The reports also points out that most of the companies researched in the report had no worker rights policy. click here for the Herald's article
Claire Watt-Smith is the founder of BoBelle London - ethical fashion accessory brand that produces fabulous fair trade bags made from eel skin. Claire has done incredibly well over the last few years. Claire has recently made it into the 2010 "top 35 women under 35 list" from Management Today. We are delighted to say Claire is one of our suppliers in our shop - check out the lovely bags
We found a great designer who is taking the traditions of Swahili textiles to develop a modern Kenyan clothing brand Kiko Romeo. The designer, Ann McCreath, talks about why she is doing this & why we need sustainable fashion - includes great photos of the clothes
Another of our suppliers Minna, has been featured in a recent blog & it includes a sneak peak of the Autumn / Winter 2010 collection
There has been much talk about the potential of more strikes in the UK. But not much press has been given to the striking garment workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A VSO blogger tells the story of the strike and the plight of the workers.
OTHER STORIES...
Creative recycling... Nike Sneaker Sculptures by artist Gabriel DiShaw has used old circuit boards for his latest creation / dresses made out of VHS tape & a recycled Tesco plastic bag dress
A couple of staff from the organic clothing brand Howies, decide to canoe to work - check out their morning commute :)
"Wallet Activism" - a good blog on fair trade and the decisions of being an ethical shopper
The Duvet Suit is a practical way to reduce your heating bills & lower your emissions all at the same time. Basically lounging clothes with duvet-like linings! Only available in Australia at the moment..
Creative thinking... 5 ways for using a tennis ball in the house :)
A new co-operative venture has opened in Holmfirth recently - The Fair Trade Co-operative. Laura from Aura Que has blogged about their opening bash!
Howies canoe to work - check out this great blog as the some of the employees of Howies canoe down the river to work! http://howi.es/25p
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