Soul Economy

Soul Economy had the pleasure of meeting with soulful entrepreneur Emma, at the launch of Women for Empowerment, Freedom and Textiles (WEFT). I had the opportunity to find out a little more about this wonderful venture that supports refugee women from Burma - KWO (Karen Women’s Organisation) - to create beautifully handloomed scarves, table runners, [...]

Heartweave design and manufacture surf to streetwear for women that is fairtrade and organic. The inspiration behind the company is Henrietta. Soul Economy spoke to this soulful entrepreneur recently about why she started the label and her long-term vision for Heartweave.
1. What inspired you to start Heartweave?
Wanting to make a difference in the way [...]

Fair Wear presents the 2008 Fabric of Society Dinner and Celebrity Art Auction. Involving and empowering garmet outworkers, the FairWear Campaign works to improve the precarious conditions and low rates of pay that these highly skilled women experience. Each table is invited to sponsor an outworker to assist them in attenidng the dinner.
Venue: Paddington Town [...]