Avenue Updates — Fair Trade RSS

The fair trade movement is aimed at helping producers in developing countries to avoid unfair business practices and improve work environments. This movement is mostly targeted at products that are exported from developing countries to developed countries. The intention is that marginalised workers and producers in developing countries are given better trading conditions and have their rights secured. The movement is a response to the trade rules that are usually biased against developing countries. Developed countries tend to subsidise their farmers so they can continue growing produce. When they end up growing too much they export this extra produce to developing countries to sell. Trade agreements often prevent developing countries’ right to use tariffs and quotas which leads to their markets...

 Handmade Scarves!  No matter what season we are in, here at Avenue we love our scarf collection. Our range of silk, wool and cotton scarfs can be put to great use regardless of the temperature outside. Our scarves are handmade by our partners around the world. Today we thought we’d help you out with a quick guide to the Avenue handmade scarf collection via colour. Single Colour Eri Silk - this scarf is bright and bold and will stand out amongst the crown. The Eri silk fibre is great for all seasons and is durable and thermal. These are handmade by our partner, MESH, in India. Silk scarf - these lightweight scarves come in a variety of vibrant colours including red,...