Ethical Fashion Showcase
For Fair Trade Fortnight 2010, during our fabulous Fair Trade High Tea, open your eyes to a showcase of incredible ethical fashion. With local businesses and ethically sourced fashions from all over the globe, this is fashion at its finest without the guilt!
Here’s a sneak peek to check out some of the amazing designers before they are seen on the ‘catwalk’ at the High Tea! Read on for more about the stories behind these labels…
ONE COLOUR
One Colour is committed to building innovative and ethical partnerships with overseas producers. Stocking a select range of ethically sourced clothing and accessories for all ages, including amazing jewellery, One Colour source products from Kenya, Peru, Bangladesh and India.
QFTC Favourite: Heart On My Sleeve T-Shirt – Super cute 100% cotton African made t-shirts so you can wear your heart on your sleeve.
ETIKO
With fairtrade, ethical and organic products, Etiko offers an exciting and extensive range of ethical goods – clothing, shoes and sports balls!
QFTC Favourite: Etiko Sneakers Organic Hi-Tops – Looking very similar to a well-known brand… but with premiums paid to producers, the sole certified by the FSC (with rubber from a well-managed and growing forest), organic materials and a box made from post-consumer waste!
THE SOCIAL STUDIO
A unique concept where clothing is created with the skills and designs of the refugee community in Australia. Recycled and excess clothing are gathered and remixed into original clothing designs – all one of a kind!
QFTC Favourite: Vintage Inspired Champagne Dress – An amazing one-off piece made from a muted champagne silk, stunning design!
MOSELLE
Every piece of clothing is made by women who were once victimised or vulnerable to slave trafficking. Stocking fun tees and totes for both men and women.
QFTC Favourite: Blue Trees Tee (Mens) – Also available for women!
JOY FRENCH GALLERY
Luxury basics featuring prints of her artwork made from organic, sweat-free cotton, designed by Queensland based artist, Joy French.
QFTC Favourite: Mattice Dress
SINERJI
Designed in Australia and produced in Thailand, Sinerji has unique, hand-crafted and most importantly, ethically produced products.
QFTC Favourite: Audrey Dress
