ethical fashion start-ups support dara's first melbourne event
Press Release: 8 July, 2014

While large fashion labels continue to demonstrate unfair work practises in countries like Cambodia, smaller start-ups in the industry are setting a new standard by supporting charities in such nations with proceeds of their profits. akkadenim, a new label created solely to support children's charities, and Elizabeth Allardyce Jewellery are coming together this Sunday to support Dara Children's Trust's first Melbourne fundraising event.
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