Sessun West Village High Waist Corduroy Trousers Corduroy trousers by Sessun. Featuring a fitted high waist cut with a button closure to the waist, twin patch pockets with button detailing, a flared fit through the leg with wide stitched cuffs, a V-dipped yoke to the reverse and twin back pockets.ABOUT SESSUNInspired by a trip to South America, French designer Emma François founded her Sessun label in 1996. Seeking inspiration from music, photography and art, François produces eclectic designs, with a feminine yet functional aesthetic, often collaborating with urban artists on limited edition pieces and accessories. Seeking to pursue an ethical stance, Sessun uses organic fibres and fair trade crops wherever possible. Expect simple silhouettes with emphasis on unique detailing in a palette of earthy tones.
Borders & Frontiers Hands Shopper Printed shopper bag by Borders&Frontiers. Crafted in a durable cotton canvas. Featuring an oversized main with a printed hand design and twin grab handles to the top. ABOUT BORDERS&FRONTIERSFounded by duo Andrew Stevens and Karoline Stromme,Borders&Frontiers are a London based label with an environmental and ethical approach to fashion. Hailing from a non-fashion background and inspired by natural sciences, travel and photography, Borders&Frontiers originally collaborated with fashion bloggers Tavi and Susie Bubble to create a range of printed T-shirts. Today they offer a collection of organic cotton canvas tote bags adorned with bold monochrome prints, joining forces with Scandinavian artists, photographers and graphic designers.
Choolips at ASOS High Waist Playsuit Printed cotton playsuit by Choolips For ASOS. Featuring a pure, ethically sourced cotton finish with a repeat batik print, a bandeau neckline with shoe string tie straps and contrasting panel detailing, a high fitted waist with a self tie belt to the reverse, wide cut culotte style legs with deep side pockets and a notched reverse with a contrasting panel insert.ABOUT CHOOLIPS FOR ASOSChampioning all principles of sustainable trade, ethical fashion label, Choolips For ASOS, revamps ancient textile traditions across a collection of playful print dresses. Made entirely in Ghana by a band of grass roots trailblazers and local seamstresses, pure cotton finishes and traditional techniques remain at the heart of eachChoolips For ASOScollection. Bold, contemporary graphics update batik prints across a collection of pure cotton dresses.
University of Birmingham’s Fair Trade Fashion Show Photoshoot

Here at the University of Birmingham we are busily working hard behind the scenes to organise a Fashion Show event on the 1st of March in celebration of Fairtrade Fortnight.

Last week I took some of the promo photos with Portia Light modelling! 

Keep checking La Mode De Monde for updates in how you can purchase tickets and see the final preparations ready for the big day!

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Libby Dress by People Tree Coral and navy check shirt dress in softly brushed cotton with two side pockets and two “hidden” chest pockets. Hand woven in 100% cotton in Bangladesh. 
Teja Bead Necklace by People Tree Bead necklace in rainbow colours - perfect for the summer. Hand made in India. 
Maura Chambray Skirt by People Tree Indigo chambray pencil skirt with button fron and tab button detailing at waist. Hand woven in Bangladesh. 
Bird Earrings by People Tree Brass bird charm earrings with delicate turquoise glass beads. Hand made in India. material: brass and glass beadssize: 4cm long 
Vivienne Westwood Croco Mary Jane Shoes These mock croc print vegan heels are designed exclusively for Melissa by Vivienne Westwood and are her very latest must have design. These look amazing with pencil skirts and look just as cute peeking out from under slim jeans or wide leg trousers. This item is proudly eco. Melissa shoes are made in Brazil, in a socially and environmentally responsible factory, where waste and water is recycled as much as possible. The shoes themselves are part recycled from old shoes, and recyclable and vegan.
V Skater Dress by Fair+True We simply adore the cut and fabrics this skater dress is made from. Fairly made it features a V-front, full skirt and zip back. We love it with pretty heels and a contrast belt. We think this is perfect wedding guest, cocktail party dress. This item is proudly eco. FAIR+true items are made in the UK, Kenya and Malawi under a Fair Trade schemes and supporting communities.