Yes, you can do your bit for fair trade and still look the part with these Ethletic ethical trainers.
Design wise, they obviously take inspiration from the low-cut Converse range, with a range of colours available, including the blue and white with red trim featured above. But that’s not the only selling point – these are fair trade trainers, with a fair price paid to the rubber producers and a fair wage and health insurance paid to the people who make the footwear.
And even allowing for that, they’re still reasonably priced at around £33.
We’re rapidly approaching Wimbledon, so just to stay topical, I’ve been hunting around for some tennis-related gear. And first it up is really smart Puma retro Racket Bag.
It’s unusual to find a mirror that’s much more than functional, but this Circles pop art mirror is as much design as it is an everyday object.
I love this Rock’n’Roll shelving, which could have jumped straight out of the 60s. And even better – it’s eco-friendly.
No, this isn’t a joke – Lambretta Clothing has teamed up with The Who (well, the remaining two members) to launch a 60s-inspired clothing range, as well as re-creating items worn by the band and an exact copy of the US army fishtail parka that appeared on the Quadrophenia album cover.
