by Bernadette Coote | May 26, 2026 | Blog
There is something genuinely energising about bringing this community together in one place every year for the BAFTS Conference. Shop owners, suppliers, advocates, educators – people who have dedicated their working lives to building a fairer, more equitable...
by Bernadette Coote | Apr 23, 2026 | Blog
Fashion Revolution Week – #WhatsInMyClothes Every garment tells a story. Behind the seams and stitches lie choices: about materials, about the planet, and about the people who did all the work! This Fashion Revolution Week, we asked six of our BAFTS members to...
by Bernadette Coote | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog
Lost in Samsara are experts in stylish, upcycled accessories, producing beautifully crafted, fair trade bags, wallets and cases from the most unsuspecting inner tubes and tyres! With Fashion Revolution Week on the horizon, and the fast fashion industry being one of...
by Bernadette Coote | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
One of the most exceptional things (among many) about BAFTS members is the profound relationships they build with artisans, suppliers and communities around the world. There are very few business that exemplify the value of long-standing respect, commitment and...
by Bernadette Coote | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
In January of this year Just, a loved and valuable Fair Trade advocate and social enterprise, and longstanding BAFTS member, closed their Leicester shop doors for the last time. This came as a massive blow to the BAFTS community, not only because it exemplifies the...
