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Ethical fashion: 10 summer must-haves

Ethical gallery 2012: 10 FAIR+true Nusa bikini
10 FAIR+true Nusa bikini £35
This orange and gold print bikini has a top that can be worn three ways. This bikini really has the beach wow factor, just add a tan and accessorise with a cocktail
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: FAIR+true Bold African print pencil skirt
FAIR+true Bold African print pencil skirt £40 (down from £59.00)
The print on this skirt mirrors the bold print trends seen on the catwalk this season. We like ours worn with a blue vest top and sandals
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: FAIR+true Fair Trade peplum top
FAIR+true Fair Trade peplum top £75
We adore the Malawi-made peplum tops that come in unique and limited edition prints and even sporty zip front versions
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Fair Trade Brass Trimmed Bracelet
Fair Trade Brass Trimmed Bracelet £8 (down from £15) 
This simple but stunning fair trade bracelet comes in pink, cream or blue and is made in India. It looks hot with a slouchy T-shirt and printed trousers
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Vegan Turn It Up Heels
Vegan Turn It Up Heels £64.35 (down from £99.00)
If you are after some serious height and print, these vegan heels have both. In two colourways, they really sing when teamed with bright jeans
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Fair Trade Floral Shirt
Fair Trade Floral Shirt £32
Super fresh, this floral print fair trade cotton shirt works well with chinos or shorts for that easy, relaxed summer weekend wear
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Fairly Made Alice Maxi Dress
Fairly Made Alice Maxi Dress £101.25 (down from £135.00)
Whimsical and unashamedly romantic, this statement floral maxi dress has a whiff of seventies Laura Ashley about it, which we simply adore
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Fairly Made Kidogo Shorts
Fairly Made Kidogo Shorts £37.70 (down from £58.00)
It's all about print this summer and these cotton shorts sit loosely on the hip and have an airy feel, so you don't overheat on even the stickiest of days
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Sustainable Petra vest top
Sustainable Petra vest top £28
Slouchy vest tops are brilliant cross-seasonal pieces for unpredictable weather worn alone in the sun or under a blazer when chillier. It's all about cut and fabric, of course. This one is perfect
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
Ethical gallery 2012: Vegan Journey Thong Sandals
Vegan Journey Thong Sandals £60
Available in three colours - pink, white and blue - the vegan Journey sandals are minimal, comfortable and smart enough for work
Photograph: Fashion Conscience
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