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The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Turn over a new leaf for spring

Ethical fashion: Bibico blue pin-tuck button front dress
Blue pin-tuck button front dress, £42
By Bibico
This cotton dress is made with Fairtrade producers in India by a designer who used to work with Zara and Topshop. It will look great with Melissa sandals when the weather warms, and a Livity sustainable straw hat
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Ethical fashion: Bibico striped vest
Striped vest, £32
By Bibico
A great basic piece which hits the nautical trend and would look great under a slouchy blazer teamed with skinny or boyfriend jeans this spring, from new Fairtrade label Bibico
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Melissa 'Vinyl' shoes
'Vinyl' shoes, £50
By Melissa
Melissa plastic shoes have become hugely sought-after lately, thanks to their purse-friendly collaborations with designers such as Vivienne Westwood. We love this Vinyl design with its Mary Jane strap and filled-in heel. It looks great with distressed turned-up jeans and also works brilliantly with the nautical trend. Melissa shoes are recyclable and are made in a factory in Brazil which recycles all its end products, resulting in practically zero waste.
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Ethical fashion: Camilla Norrback tapered trousers
Tapered denim trousers, £120
By Camilla Norrback
Camilla Norrback's eco-luxury line features utilitarian-feel organic denim and cottons for its spring collection. We love these organic cotton trousers that look great turned up with heels for a fresh breezy look
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Hovey Lee chrysophase pendant necklace
Chrysophase pendant necklace, £65
By Hovey Lee
Hovey Lee is a US-based jewellery designer who only works with Fairtrade suppliers to make her pretty, modern pieces like this delicate necklace. The jeweller also uses reclaimed brass for many pieces and works with vintage jewellery
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Matt & Nat Camden bag
Camden bag, £145
By Matt & Nat
The vegan bag pioneers have a fresh new collection in their trademark Japanese paper and glossy 'Pool' collections. We love this classic black patent bag, the perfect roomy investment buy. As well as being vegan, the company uses fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles in many of their bag linings
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Minna cream lace top
Cream lace top, £137
By Minna
This gorgeous romantic off-white lace top is made from Fairtrade silk, is lined with organic cotton, and the lace comes from Scottish factories. The neckline is adorned with vintage lace pieces or buttons. Each piece is handmade in the UK, and has an individual lace, ribbon or button finish
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Rachel Essex atomic drop earrings
Atomic drop earrings, £58
By Rachel Essex
Refound and vintage pieces make up Rachel Essex's quirky jewellery designs: these earrings are made from vintage plastic and gold plate chains.
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Rani Jones
Zip jacket, £360
By Rani Jones
This zip jacket is spot on the body-con trend and is made from sustainable materials. It is one of the hottest pieces from the London-based design duo Rani Jones, who have strived hard to make their debut collection as sustainable and ethical as possible
Photograph: PR
Ethical fashion: Rani Jones tube dress
Tube dress, £225
By Rani Jones
The tube dress ticks most of the season's trends: body-con, bright and edgy. It is also made from sustainable materials
Photograph: PR
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