The Oxford Hub series with the Oxford Students Fairtrade Coalition this week took up the debate on Fasion vs. Fairtrade. We hope the audience were inspired to think more about what we are purchasing, who is making our clothes, and the position of multi-national companies in sourcing ethical garments.
What can you do? 1. Buy ethical clothes.Check out http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/8.html for links to ethical clothing companies and info on ethical fashion. Popular ethical clothes manufacturers also include http://www.peopletree.co.uk/, http://www.howies.co.uk/. Within Oxford the Fairtrade shop -St Michaels- on Cornmarket Street, and Oxfam shops sell Fair trade clothes and accessories for men and women.
2. Want to help the University get Fairtrade status?Become an college rep for the Oxford Student's Fairtrade Coalition, and work to get your college Fairtrade status. Email che.ramsden@wadh.ox.ac.uk for more info. See www.oxfordfairtrade.org and go to the 'College' section for details.
Oxford Hub (OxHub) is the focal point for charitable activity at Oxford University. Through events, a website and office, we can connect you with a cause to help tackle the social and environmental challenges of today.
