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Ethical Fashion Initiative

Ethical Fashion Initiative

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Since 2010, we have been producing an accessories line in Kenya thanks to a collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) of the International Trade Centre – a joint body of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation – which currently supports the work of thousands of artisan micro-producers from marginalised African communities.


OUR WORK WITH ARTISAN FASHION

Since 2015, our products have been manufactured through a local social enterprise, Artisan Fashion, which specialises in the production of high-end accessories with community groups of artisans. Originally set up by EFI, Artisan Fashion is now a completely independent and successful business due in part to the continued workflow from Vivienne Westwood, which supports 2,600 artisans. This season, 67% of all the artisans employed by Artisan Fashion are women and 76% of artisans were able to put savings toward school fees, while 96% improved their skills through on the job training.


The current collection consists of 30% repurposed materials and was produced with 48% renewable energy.

Harris Tweed HARRIS TWEED
Lochcarron of Scotland LOCHCARRON OF SCOTLAND
Worlds End Collection WORLDS END COLLECTION