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Rachel Holmes

How to get an ethical winter wardrobe

Ascension gallery: Embroidered jumper by People Tree
Flower sweater, £120
Karen Nicol has designed this beautiful embroidered jumper for the People Tree designer collection. Handmade in Nepal, it will instantly lift any autumn outfit and is a great staple for the layering trend.
By Karen Nicol for People Tree
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Alexa black polo neck jumper
Alexa Polo Neck, £29
A fabulous essential for everyone’s wardrobe. I love this piece because it works for so many women, ages and styles. Great for layering under your favourite dress or worn alone with a fabulous striking LeJu piece of jewellery.
By Ascension
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Komodo Noah tweed skirt
Noah skirt, £45
This cute tweed puff skirt is a brilliant on-trend winter staple. It looks great with long boots and a black poloneck and is made in Nepal supporting local communities.
By Komodo
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Garland dress by People Tree
Applique garland dress, £70
Made in Bangladesh, supporting small cooperatives, the hand-stitched detail on this dress will really make you stand out.
By People Tree
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Hand-knitted scarf
Hand-knitted scarf, £29
This scarf is divine: it feels beautiful to touch, being a blend of alpaca and wool. Great for wrapping up in, you can feel smug in the knowledge that your scarf was lovingly knitted by a group of local Dorset knitters.
By Ascension
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Jacquard jacket by People Tree
Jacquard jacket, £90
Vintage Jaeger eat your heart out! Black and white checks are always on-trend, and this wrap jacket is super-flattering and looks great with jeans as well as a LBD. Its wide collar makes this a statement must-have for every wardrobe. Handwoven in Bagladesh.
By People Tree
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Aubrey trousers
Aubrey trousers, £65
An absolute classic. After the success of this style in the summer we repeated this as part of our autumn/winter collection. It's rare to get a true fully tailored garment - these have been cut by hand and made by our Nepalese tailor and his family.
By Ascension
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Komodo Shana cardigan
Shana cardigan, £95
A relaxed cardie in a rich oatmeal to keep you warm on those cold winter days. Made in Nepal, supporting local communities
By Komodo
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Long-sleeved floral top by Jackpot
Amaai long-sleeved top, £35
A fun long-sleeved top that is brilliant for adding colour to any outfit. Perfect for weekends in the countryside or everyday life in the city. Made from organic cotton with the Made By stamp.
By Jackpot
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Mathilde cropped jacket
Mathilde cropped jacket, £109
I love this piece, as it shows that ethical fashion can be truly stylish and bang on trend. This is my favourite piece of the season. I team mine with Edun T-shirts and Kuyichi jeans, or dresses for a smarter look.
By Ascension
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Terra Plana birch boot
Birch boots, £155
A great practical ankle boot. Elastic side panels make them easy to slip on. They look great with leggings and an oversized jumper for a casual day outfit.
By Terra Plana
Photograph: PR
Ascension gallery: Werner bag by Matt and Nat
Werner bag, £170
A beautiful bright red bag to add vibrant colour to the grey winter days. Lots of inside pockets for all your bits and bobs. The bag is made from vegan products with a fabric lining constructed out of recycled bottles - 18 for this style.
By Matt and Nat
Photograph: PR
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