BBC Thread: Cottoning On by Joanna Yarrow
"Fibres like cotton can be far from natural by the time they reach the shops. Joanna Yarrow exposes how the production process can be crippling to both people and their environment"

Ecorazzi: French Vogue Peta Controversy by mlariviere
"French Vogue is making a pretty big statement with a photo-spread in its August issue. Model Raquel Zimmermann is seen walking through the streets of Paris, wearing fur and leather while 'sticking it to PETA protesters.'”

Guardian Online: Ethical Fashion Directory by Kate Carter
"Over the past few years I've frequently heard people say "Well I'd love to buy more ethical fashion, but I've no idea where to start ..." Here is our solution. Our directory will provide, I hope, a means of navigating the sometimes confusing world of ethical fashion and make it easy for you, the consumer, to find exactly what you are looking for."

Jetson Green: Celebrates Two Year Blog Birthday, Starts Green Gift Giveaway! by Preston Koerner
"I teased this earlier in the week, but today -- July 23, 2008 -- is the two year blog birthday for Jetson Green. Seriously. It's actually been two years and we've been going strong every day, having a dang good time in the process. In the tradition of the blogosphere, we're celebrating the blog birthday, but we decided to use the occasion to celebrate you, the reader."

RE:Fashion Awards: Call for Entries by Cyndi Rhoades
"The RE:Fashion Awards will take place in London in November 2008. The glittering event will see major faces from the fashion world come together to recognise the most significant development in the fashion industry of the 21st century."

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