By admin on April 30th, 2010
Fairtrade Fortnight is nearly upon us – tomorrow it begins! With that in mind, and just over a week til our fabulous Fairtrade High Tea, we’d like to show you another of the inspirational labels that will be on show at the Ethical Fashion Showcase at the High Tea – One Colour.
One Colour is a socially conscious label which offers a range of everyday clothing that brings into focus the people who make the clothes we wear. Di Stitt, founder, has built the business to reflect her belief that sustainable, long term employment provides people the means to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
One Colour’s new Summer range “Peripheral Vision” blends organic jersey and kikoi cotton fabrics sourced in East Africa with ethical production practices, furthering the unique partnership Di and her African counterparts have developed over the last 3 years.
One Colour hopes that our perceptions around sustainable, ethical fashion continue to
evolve so that we are able to make wise choices about what we wear. For more
information go to www.onecolour.com.au
By admin on April 26th, 2010
The fifth incredible label to get the spotlight is the wonderful Moselle. Remember – all these labels we have shined the spotlight on will be on show during the Fair Trade High Tea in the Ethical Fashion Showcase!
Moselle Clothing was founded by Daniel and Catrina Pennington with the unique purpose of releasing women from slavery. This is accomplished by employing Thai women formerly enslaved or considered “at risk” of being trafficked.
Moselle Clothing works directly with Destiny Rescue, a not-for-profit organisation focusing on rescuing children from sexual slavery, in Chiang Rai, Thailand. At the Destiny Rescue production house the women are trained and employed in a safe environment. They receive above and beyond the average pay, along with other benefits. Moselle Clothing are currently pursuing formal fair trade certification for the production house.
Using contemporary clothing as its vehicle, Moselle Clothing aims to bring steady employment and a better way of life for all Destiny Rescue women. Visit moselleclothing.com for more information
By admin on April 24th, 2010
Come along to SPIRAL Community Hub in Fair Trade Fortnight to celebrate a 20 year plus relationship between Tradewinds (suppliers of fairlytraded tea and coffee) and Justice Products.
Friday, 7th May from 5:30 pm at the SPIRAL Community Hub deck, 192 Boundary St West End
Featuring Brett Inder, Director of Tradewinds and Cameron Neil, Operations Manager for Fair Trade Labelling Australia and New Zealand
Click HERE for Event details
By admin on April 21st, 2010
M|S Moda is a brand new label by local designer, Marzena Smoderek. This fashion label gives women over 30 a range of clothes designed to allow them to feel comfortable but still “sexy savvy”.
Using mostly cotton and silk, Marzena’s preference is for natural fibres, giving the wearer an outfit that is both smart and elegant. With 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry, Marzena is perfectly placed to choose responsible production processes, ensuring that each phase of manufacture meets Australian work standards.
M|S Moda is designed and produced in Queensland, supporting the local fashion industry.
For more information contact Marzena – marz.s@iinet.net.au
