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Sat 03 Mar 2009Redress the issue
FASHION:Ethical fashion is big business. The majestic interior of Carton House sets the scene for looks on these pages, which have been put together using mostly recycled clothes from charity and vintage shops
AT THE RECENT London Fashion Week, the most extensive area in the Exhibition Hall was Estethica, which was showcasing ethical designer fashion and which grows bigger each season. The initiative, launched three years ago, has been sponsored by Monsoon for four seasons, and has now secured significant UK government backing. It’s all part of a growing awareness of how, where and in what conditions our clothes are made.
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