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COMMENT: A fair future for Fairtrade fashion?
As consumers tightened their belts during the recession, Fairtrade clothing saw its sales slump. But now that shoppers are again…
The week ahead on just-style…
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot…
UK: People Tree teams with Emma Watson on teenage line
People Tree, the sustainable and Fair Trade fashion brand, has teamed up with actress Emma Watson to create a capsule…
UK: Fashion figureheads win Queen’s seal of approval
Fashion designer Jeff Banks, Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey and online shopping visionary Natalie Massenet are among the fashion names…
UK: Retailers sign up to action plan on sustainable fashion
New plans by the British government to make clothing more sustainable and less environmentally damaging has been criticised by one…
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Fairtrade cotton more than just a passing fad
UK sales of items made from Fairtrade cotton rose to 9.5m units in 2007 from just 0.5m in 2006. Ben…
UK: Ex-Topshop boss Shepherdson buys in to Whistles
Former Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson has today (28 January) struck a deal with Baugur to purchase fashion brand Whistles…
UK: Ex-Topshop boss lined up for Whistles post?
Jane Shepherdson, the former brand director of Topshop, is in talks with Icelandic investor Baugur to head its Whistles women’s…
SRI LANKA: Design training adds value to apparel industry
The Sri Lankan apparel industry is shoring up the design skills of its garment suppliers as part of its bid…
UK: M&S to go eco friendly with GBP200m plan
High-street retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a business-wide ‘eco-plan’ which it says will influence every part of…