The Chicago Sun-Times has written an article about the recent Chicago Market show, where there was a Fair Trade presence by Fair Trade Federation members:

For many people, the term “fair trade” is often synonymous with coffee. Or Chris Martin of Coldplay.

But Chicago is showing us that fashion is a huge part of fair trade as well.

Small, female-run businesses in Chicago have partnered with artisans in economically challenged countries such as Cambodia, India and Guatemala to make sure they work in safe and fair conditions and get a livable wage. The result is beautiful, fashion-forward and affordable clothing and accessories, and our money goes straight to the hardworking people who created it.

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