Author Archives: Emma

Refurbished Store Launch for Octavia Foundation Charity Boutique

Posted on 21/05/2013 by Emma

I’ve spent quite a lot of time researching London’s best charity shops. There are loads of great ones; you just need to know where to look. Yes prices are inflated in the capital, but there’s a much higher concentration of … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh Factory Collapse – News and Comment Round-up

Posted on 05/05/2013 by Emma

Nearly two weeks after the collapse of the Bangladeshi factory complex the story continues to dominate the news. Some 3000 workers were inside the Rana Plaza, an 8 storey illegally constructed factory complex in Dhaka, when it collapsed at around … Continue reading →

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Liv Organic Fashions ‘For Life, For Style’

Posted on 31/03/2013 by Emma

Liv is a small clothing brand with big ideas. They believe that fashion can be beautiful and ethical, thinking clearly evident in their products. Liv first launched in 2005 with the belief that by building an ethical and sustainable business … Continue reading →

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University of Southampton Clothing Swap Shop

Posted on 29/03/2013 by Emma

A few months ago I was approached about getting involved in an exciting event – the University of Southampton‘s first official clothes swap! The event was spearheaded by Green Academy Programme Assistant Julia Kendal and a team of students who … Continue reading →

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House of Lords: Baroness Young of Hornsey ‘Ethics and Sustainability in the Fashion Industry’

Posted on 25/03/2013 by Emma

On Tuesday 19th March 2013 Baroness Young of Hornsey opened the second debate on ethics and sustainability in fashion at the House of Lords. It was great timing for me, as I had just organised a workshop day on ethical … Continue reading →

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Ethical Fashion Futures Workshop: Changing Habits in Retail

Posted on 15/03/2013 by Emma

Back in the summer of 2012, fellow PhD retail researcher Ellie Tighe and I decided that there was something of a gap in the ethical fashion conversation. There was quite a lot going on in London; a number of ethical … Continue reading →

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