213: fair fashion

I thought this was an interesting little article from the UK's Independent newspaper today, about whether the fashion industry is becoming more 'ethical'. It suggests some kind of shift, in the UK at least, citing evidence such as charity Oxfam's opening of an upscale boutique in central London, and designer Katharine Hamnett backing the new BBC ethical fashion magazine Thread. Even Visa is in on the act, apparently, with plans to open a 'recycling shop' for designer clothing in London's Covent Garden, in collaboration with actress Lindsay Lohan. It seems that alongside shopping for fair trade coffee, chocolate and fruit you may increasingly be able to shop for fair trade or environmentally friendly shoes, dresses, t-shirts, jeans... Call it 'smart dress' if you like...