Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ethical Accessories – Where are my shoes from?

Posted on 30/05/2011 by Emma

It occurred to me quite recently, that I’m trying to learn more and more about ethical fashion, but don’t know much about the accessory side. I was thinking more of shoes, because although I own quite a few garments from … Continue reading →

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Whomadeyourpants? Social Enterprise Starts at Home

Posted on 30/05/2011 by Emma

Whomadeyourpants? is a fabulous social enterprise based in Southampton. They set up in 2009 and started selling pants at the beginning of 2010. Stated simply, whomadeyourpants? is a social enterprise selling ethical underwear made by local women who might otherwise … Continue reading →

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I Owe You – Ethical fashion and social media

Posted on 18/05/2011 by Emma

IOU is a Madrid based ethical fashion venture which has just launched. The difference with IOU is their pioneering use of social media and internet. The journey starts in Tamil Nadu, India, where artisan weavers produce hand woven madras check … Continue reading →

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Is fast fashion the cause of all our problems? Or the saviour?

Posted on 13/05/2011 by Emma

A couple of articles have popped up in the popular press this week. Firstly in the Guardian Lucy Siegle wrote, ‘Why fast fashion is slow death for the planet’ as an intro to her new book, ‘To Die For’. Then … Continue reading →

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Killer Jeans: Sandblasting causes Silicosis

Posted on 11/05/2011 by Emma

My dad (who usually has holes and paint all over his Tesco value jeans anyway) is very vocal about how ridiculous it is to spend £80 on new jeans which to him are defective – I’m talking distressed jeans here, … Continue reading →

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Battery Rabbit Farming, do you wear fur?

Posted on 05/05/2011 by Emma

The Guardian has reported that a Lincolnshire based farmer has lodged a planning application for six ‘rabbit farms’ across the UK. He wants to rear up to 1000 rabbits at each facility in caged barn systems, mainly for meat (sent … Continue reading →

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