A new fashion show geared towards promoting ethical fashion products will take place this year in Bristol on February 25. The show, sponsored by the Fairtrade Foundation and the Ethical Fashion Forum, will be held at the city’s Century Cathedral and showcase both afternoon and evening performances.

The Fairwear Fashion Show was created to highlight various brands in high-end fashion that focus on certified Fairtrade cotton as well as other design teams that are members for the World Fair Trade Organization.

The Fairtrade Foundation has been raising awareness for fair trade products in the fashion industry causing more and more brand names and labels to focus on producing and using materials that stem from an ethical working and labour environment.

Laura Ashley and Debenhams, large retailers in the UK, have begun showcasing several of the Fairtrade Foundations brand names such as 5G range, which will have a section at the upcoming fashion show. Fairtrade cotton comes from all over the world and is 100 percent ethically produced.

The show will feature several celebrity endorsements as well including Emma Watson’s new line of fair trade fashion products. Ms. Watson worked with People Tree, a leading fairtrade design firm, to create a line of fashion products. Popular UK actor, James Redmond, will be MC for the fashion show.

Also featured in the community oriented fashion show will be students from Filton College, a local fashion college which will aim to have aspiring design students showcase some of their work.

Tags: Emma Watson, Fairtrade Foundation, Fairwear Fashion Show, People Tree, World Fair Trade Organization