High street shops are falling over themselves to stock organic cotton clothes, from M&S and Topshop to Dorothy Perkins and Primark. But why exactly is organic cotton so important? Newconsumer.tv caught up with shoppers, campaigners and fashion legend Katharine Hamnett to find out.
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Exclusively for YOOXYGEN, the first Katharine Hamnett Beachwear Collection, created by the British designer famous for her ecological awareness. A collection of bathing suits and beach accessories made from organic, renewable materials, in complete respect for the environment and the sea. Glamour, yes; but eco-friendly as well! www.yoox.com
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Katharine Hamnett is one of the best-known British fashion designers with global brand. Since forming her company in 1979, her clothes have been sold in leading stores in UK, Europe, USA, Japan and Australia. She has held catwalk shows across the world and built up an A-celebrity client list. As well as creating new fabrics and processes, Katharine uses her own trademarks to campaign for ethical, social and environmental issues in the fashion industry.
Meet the ultimate fashion rebel with a cause
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For Spring/Summer 2011, an ethical and environmental, sophisticated collection, inspired by 80's and 90's Katharine Hamnett archive styles. A glamorous, sexy and responsible collection for women, rigorously sourced and composed of jeans, jumpsuits, dresses, shorts and jackets. All items are made in sustainable fabrics including organic cotton and silk, sustainable trims and a minimum amount of recyclable polyester. All processing is in compliance with REACH legislation. All managed by state of the art Italian expertise, to ensure perfect cut, fit and quality. "I have called this collection, HERE COMES THE SUN because we receive enormous amounts of free energy in the form of solar radiation, enough to fuel the planet. We should exploit this and stop our dependence on crude oil and unsafe technologies like nuclear. It is important as consumers and voters that we all know the facts, and realise the immense power that we have, so that we can do what is needed to save the world. Take action. You can make the difference." Katharine Hamnett 2.5% of the cost price of the collection goes to help farmers in West Africa through the "Fashioning a Better Future" project set up by Katharine Hamnett. Recently voted by New Consumer magazine as the 'No.1 Ethical Hero' and regarded in the industry as "The Queen of Green" (Vogue UK). Katharine Hamnett has been campaigning to clean up the clothing industry since 1989 after she commissioned research into the impact of the clothing and textile <b>...</b>
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If you would like to make a donation to help the victims of the tsunami you can do so by clicking the link below. www.redcross.org.uk In this vid I give a very basic explanation of how nucler power station works and problems they have had in the past to try and balance out what this Katharine Hamnett is saying. I do believe that nuclear power is a better option that fossil fules untill we have got fusion sorted.
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We interview Sony Ericsson's President of North America, Paul Hamnet, to talk about Sony Ericsson's new strategy for the company, US market, and more.
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susannahamnett.com What if the great and tragic story of King Lear were to be told by the King's closest companion -- his own Fool? This is 'Nearly Lear'. Seen through the eyes of Lear's devoted clown, Norris, the story becomes not only poignant and tragic, but also mischievous, tender and achingly funny. An emotional roller-coaster ride that will entrance both lovers of Shakespeare as well as newcomers to the Bard, 'Nearly Lear' confounds expectations of what a Shakespeare play 'should' be and uses exuberant storytelling, music, song and film, as well as Shakespeare's rich poetic text to take its audience firmly into the heart of this great story. Welcome to a Lear that is both profoundly accessible and fun, while serving the great spirit, language and emotional core of the play.
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BBC Interview regarding Project Ocean and the issues of overfishing with Jonathan Baillie from ZSL and Designer Katharine Hamnett.
www.winkball.com Katharine Hamnett spoke passionately to WinkBall reporter Lauren on the day that Tony Blair gave evidence to the Chilcot Inquiry.
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