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Tag Archives: ethical
What are the Options for Ethical Footwear? Eco- Trainers & Veja
I needed* some new trainers recently and it presented quite an ethical dilemma. Generally if I want such a specific item I will have a look on eBay to see what’s going second-hand however, I wasn’t that keen on buying … Continue reading
Posted in Ethical Fashion, Fashion, Sustainable textiles, Uncategorized
Tagged ethical, shoes, sportswear, trainers, Veja
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Panchachuli – Interview
Panchachuli is a women’s weavers co-op founded in 2005 and based in India. They make beautiful fabrics and pashminas using natural fibres and traditional techniques. I first came across Panchachuli at the Eco Luxe exhibit during London fashion Week in … Continue reading
Posted in Social enterprise, Sustainable textiles
Tagged ethical, Ethical Fashion Forum, India, Panchachuli, social enterprise
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What is a Social Enterprise?
Having a bit more time on my hands to pursue other areas of research, I have zoomed in on the work of social enterprises within fashion and textiles. I will soon be featuring some interviews on my blog with representatives … Continue reading
Posted in Social enterprise, Sustainable textiles
Tagged ethical, social enterprise, UnLtd, WhoMadeYourPants
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Ethical Fashion Resources
This list of resources includes some of the key texts that I have come across over the last two to three years. It doesn’t cover every area of ethical fashion as the selections are based on my own research interests. … Continue reading
Posted in Resources, Sustainable textiles
Tagged ethical, Ethical Fashion Forum, FAIRTRADE, fashion books, sweatshop
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Oscars Dress
It’s a bit late, but after my post about Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge in Jan (she set herself the challenge of wearing ethical clothes to every red carpet event through award season) I have to comment on the Oscars … Continue reading
Survey Results
I got my MPhil survey results back months ago (how time flies!) and I’ve been busy analysing and drawing conclusions from them. The online survey was the second part of my MPhil methodology for the communicating ethical fashion project and … Continue reading
