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Primark ready for another ethical onslaught

Just after the launch of Enfashion we reported on the BBC Panaroma programme that revealed the use of child labour used by contractors in India to make some of Primarks popular bargain garments.  Well 6 months later and Primark are in the news again (BBC1 10′oclock News 12th January 09).  The crazy thing is that this time the ethical [...]

12Jan2009 | Matt | 0 comments | Continued
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Bank Holiday discount code at Faith

A few days ago Lisa brought you the Vintage Statement Belt from Faith.  Well this weekend is the time to make a statement and cash in at the same time because there is a Bank Holiday special at Faith! Get 10% off online at Faith when you spend £50 and over between 23rd and 25th [...]

23Aug2008 | Matt | 0 comments | Continued
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D&G go all Tartan – Plaid with everything

You would be forgiven for thinking that D&G had scottish roots because their latest womenswear collection backed up by an extensive ad campaign has gone all tartan.  Plaid, the name stylists prefer over “tartan”, derives from the gaelic word plaide and means a patterned blanket.  It does not sound  like leading edge fashion and I cannot help thinking [...]

10Jul2008 | Matt | 0 comments | Continued
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6 Sexy Smart Summer Work Dresses for under £50

We have had a few scorchers already this year but not nearly enough.  I reckon that once we get the final week of Wimbledon out the way the tide will turn and the sunny days will return again next week.  Take  a look at my selection of 6 smart work dresses that wont get you hot under the collar [...]

4Jul2008 | Matt | 0 comments | Continued
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Did Primark prime themselves for the backlash after Panorama

Primark have come under a lot of criticism surrounding their ethical standards following the damaging report from Panoroma on the 23rd June 08.  The main Primark website, www.primark.co.uk,  now has a prominent ethical Trading link on the home page which links to a new website www.ethicalprimark.co.uk.  The interesting thing is that this new site was only registered [...]

3Jul2008 | Matt | 1 comment | Continued