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3 fashion companies agree to compensate Mauritius garment workers following report

Three major fashion companies, including PVH, the parent company of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, Second Clothing, and UK-heritage brand Barbour, have agreed to pay a total of 420,593 USD in compensation to garment workers in Mauritius following the publication of an undercover investigation into labor rights abuse. Migrant garment workers at...

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Asos strengthens commitment against modern slavery with event in Mauritius

London - Asos is strengthening its commitment to help protect workers rights. The online fashion platform is set to host an event together with the British High Commission in Mauritius which brings together local and international stakeholders to discuss the issues surrounding labour migration and to agree on a common framework for improving...

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Whistles pulls feminists campaign t-shirts amidst 'sweatshop' claims

High street retailer Whistles has pulled a series of T-shirts which features pro-feminist slogans from its shelves, after an investigation from the Mail on Sunday claimed the 45 pound shirts were produced by women working in sweatshops in Mauritius and earning 62 pence per an hour. The T-shirts, bearing the phrase “This is what a feminist looks...

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Mauritius Fashion Fiesta in London

Enterprise Mauritius is organising a special promotional event in London, on 3rd and 4th April 2014. The Mauritius Fashion Fiesta constitutes the ideal platform for Mauritian Garments & Rhum Manufacturers to showcase their savoir-faire to British and European buyers. The event will comprise: - a mini-exhibition of high quality garments and...