Profession / role:

World Fair Trade Organisation fashion supplier, designer and campaigner

Company / organisation:

Trading for Development

Website (if you have one):

www.tradingfordevelopment.co.uk

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Business Owner

I am looking to discover or buy

Partnerships, suppliers, customers.

About me / About business or organisation:

Trading for Development opens markets for World Fair Trade Organisation certified producers in developing countries by building partnerships with ethically-minded fashion designers, brands and design schools. TFD promotes the use of natural fibres and dyes, and traditional craft skills in our own beautiful collections of knitwear and jewellery. Our collections are sold in the Topshop flagship store in Oxford Circus, London, and we are currently developing our website so that you can buy our products online. We work with universities and local organisations to educate and campaign for fair trade.

Career history / Company history:

Founded in 2004 by Judith Condor-Vidal, Trading for Development won the 2006-2007 La Redoute prize at the Ethical Fashion Show in Paris.