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New ethical and vegan skincare line Fruit Works launches

Fruit Works, a new natural and ethical line of bath, body and skincare products that aims to offer “true food for the skin” accessible to all, has launched. The made-in-England skincare brand offers formations that are 91 percent naturally derived, as well as being vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist approved. It is launching with 10...

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These are the best countries for sustainable shopping

A study by luxury cashmere retailer N.Peal has revealed the best countries for sustainable shopping. The study analysed the monthly searches of 64 countries, using eight search terms centred around sustainable fashion and ethical clothing. The goal of the study was to look closer into the evolution of eco-conscious shopping, with the first steps...

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Career Q&A with sustainable and ethical label, Philip Huang

Based between NYC and Bangkok, designer Philip and creative director Chomwan recently told FashionUnited how they envision using their brand as a global platform to bring customers a quality product that embodies the ethos of going back to the land while empowering local communities. Philip Huang, the eponymous label was founded in 2016 by the...

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Career Q&A with the founder of upcycled, ethical brand: Tototè.Studio

Retailers and brands have had to face unprecedented challenges due to the impact of the pandemic on the global economy this year. According to consumer data tracker, PSFK Research, the fashion industry is placing new value on sustainability, circularity and efficiency. Along with these current market trends, a surge of social protests worldwide...

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Moda announces new Curve & Ethical product trails for SS20 Edition

The heart of UK fashion, Moda, has launched commercially-driven new product trails to reflect the changing marketplace and offer a comprehensive and accessible buying experience for the SS20 edition. Visitors attending from the 4th – 6th August at the NEC Birmingham will be introduced to Curve and Ethical which will sit within the show’s three...

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Stand4 Socks hits crowdfunding target early

Ethical sock brand Stand4 Socks, founded by Manchester-based entrepreneur Josh Turner, has hit its crowdfunding total with more than 2-weeks to go. Stand4 Socks aims to change the world one pair of ethical bamboo socks at a time, by donating to one of 11 different global causes such as planting 10 trees or vaccinating 3 children against measles...

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Consumers praise sustainable fashion, but unwilling to pay premium price tag

London - How important is sustainable, ethical and eco-friendly fashion to consumers today? Although consumers around the world have been calling for more conscious fashion following the Rana Plaza disaster of 2013, which saw over 1,100 garment factory workers making apparel for the likes of Primark, C&A and Mango crushed to death when the...

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M&S places the customer at the heart of Plan A

British department store group Marks & Spencer says that "good progress" has been made on its eco and ethical programme in Plan A. According to its new report, published on Thursday, M&S was able to see 22 commitments achieved during 2015/2016 and made further progress on engaging its 32 million customers with its Plan A. The department store...

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New online store sells feminist, non-photoshopped, ethical fashion

In fashion, words like 'sustainability' and 'ethical' are overly used descriptives in press releases, but if you dug a little deeper there would be little of either to be found. Enter new e-commerce site Birdsong, a new online store founded by three feminists with the aim of selling sweatshop-free products that give back to women. One of the...

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Excellence in ethical fashion - Excellence training day

How to combine ethics with commercial success? Introductory event - from £45+vat per seminar session for all ethical fashion network members – book now to secure your place When: friday 10th december Where: the future gallery, london wc2 - 5 minutes from leicester square Why take part? This intensive training will offer you the insider...

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The Ethical Fashion Source Expo 2010

The world’s first and only mainstream trade show dedicated to ethical suppliers and manufacturers in the fashion industry enters its second season with a host of seminar programmes set to build on last year’s programme. The Ethical Fashion Source Expo (formerly Global Sourcing Marketplace), organised by the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF), is...

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Katharine Hamnett collaborates with Tesco

Ethical clothing campaigner and 80s icon designer Katharine Hamneet is launching an organic and ethically made clothing range for Tesco, marking another step in bringing awareness of ethically made clothes to the masses. The range, which will be launched next spring and comprise men's, women's and children's garments, will be a premium brand but...