Iconic pieces showcased at the RE:Fashion Awards 2008 and designed by the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes, will be on display today at the Ethical Fashion Forum’s first and only international ethical sourcing marketplace. Many Barder writes.

The two day long event will welcome a variety of designers, retailers, buyers and entrepreneurs alike who are passionate about producing and stocking sustainable fashion designs.

One of the major highlights at the marketplace will be a viewing of the iconic pieces that were showcased at the Re: Fashion Awards 2008, and modelled by the likes of Leah Weller, Daisy Lowe, Leah Woods and Pixie Geldof.

Also exhibiting at the event is the SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association) from Gujarat in India who teamed up with ethical label Ascension earlier this year.

Ascension’s Ethical Consultant Clare Lissman and designer Sury Bagenal visited Gujarat last year and witnessed first hand the exceptional work that the 70,000 women workers do. Traditional embroidery is a big part of their designs, which are all handmade and passed down through generations. SEWA’s initiative has really helped to develop and improve the lives of the women involved.

Run in partnership with internationally recognised operations and ethical experts, such as the World Fair Trade Organisation and the Fairtrade Foundation, the Global Sourcing Marketplace was born from a vision to provide opportunities for fashion professionals. The goals are to promote sustainable fashion, support fairtrade and ultimately reduce the fashion industry’s negative effect on the environment.

The Global Sourcing Marketplace is a non-profit making event and all proceeds will go to sustainable and fairtrade practices in the fashion industry.

Find out more at http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/global-sourcing-marketplace.

Vintage Leather Lace Up Ankle Boots in brown

Alexa Chung was recently snapped in New York looking the ever fresh, rosy cheeked babe she always is and remaining faithful to our British street style; loose fitted floral mini dress, gathered gold pendants and studded gladiator sandals. There wasn’t a hint of orange on her face or a bleached blonde tress in sight. And it is this young stunner, dripping with extraordinary style, that was one of the first on the fashion circuit to sport the low, sharp heeled Victoriana boots. Since first appearing on London’s ‘it’ crowd, including Jaime Winstone, Pixie Geldof and Daisy Lowe, they have changed in shape and heel design. These vintage chimney-sweeper flat versions are comfortable and edgy and would look great with leggings or a short floral dress, blending sweet with boyish charm. High street chains have copied the style, favourites including All Saints and Carvela.  On the catwalks, Bottega Veneta has emulated the Victoriana boot by adding a high heel for a more seductive look. They also compliment this season’s androgynously gothic look.

For £45 you can be sure you’ll have a well made, trusty pair of comfy boots. They are a UK size 6 and auction ends 05/12/09

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