Friday, 12 February 2010
Valentine's Thoughts from Fred
Roses are red
Violets are blue
A Fairtrade present
Says, "I love you!"
Show you passion is all-pervading
With a Valentine's gift from Bishopston Trading.
Pursue your passion
With Fair Trade fashion!
Think your wardrobe needs upgrading?
Do it now at Bishopston Trading.
Show your love is far from fading
With a Valentine's gift from Bishopston Trading.
Roses are red
Violets are blue
A Fairtrade frock
Says, "I love you!"
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
College Partnership - Part 2
Here's Sonia's finished organic Fairtrade cotton Renaissance blouse, beautifully modelled by Rosie.


I was mistaken in my last post when I said Sonia is a tutor at Filton College, in fact she's a mature student there, sorry.
Friday, 5 February 2010
College Partnership
As mentioned earlier this week, preparations are well underway for this year's Fairwear fashion show here in Bristol. Last year students from Filton College used our organic Fairtrade cotton handloom cloth to make a stunning collection of outfits. This year their remit is more focused and they're using our white handloom to produce a range of smart white shirts for men and women. Here's a sneak preview of a couple of samples made by their tutor Sonia: her inspiration was the Renaissance Era.

Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Bishopston Baby Returns
My name's Rebecca, as of today I'm 19 years old and I've been working at Bishopston Trading since September. However, as my mother has repeatedly reminded me, I am no stranger to the company. For the sake of historical accuracy I am reluctantly releasing into the public domain these photos of me aged 1 and 2, decked head to toe in Bishopston gear. Even at that age I'm clearly loving my Fairtrade digs!
It's been lovely to return several years later to such an admirable company of which I was clearly a frequent visitor in the past. Although honestly the bit I always remembered most fondly was the playhouse.


Monday, 1 February 2010
Fairtrade comes to Hogwarts!
Emma Watson, the actress famous for playing the part of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, has launched herself wholeheartedly into the Fair Trade fashion arena with a clothing collection for People Tree. A glimpse of the range can be caught on the guardian online site today, but more excitingly it will receive its UK catwalk premiere here in Bristol at the Fairwear Fashion Show on February 25th.
The fashion show is being organised by the Bristol Fairtrade Network of which Bishopston Trading is a member, and follows on from last year's successful show that included a range designed and made by local fashion students using our organic Fairtrade cotton cloth. This year's show promises to be even better than last year's, with celebrity hosts and collections from the brightest and best in Fair Trade fashion. Our new Spring 2010 range will be making its first public appearance. 2010 marks 25 years of Bishopston Trading Company so we're extremely happy to be taking part in this high-profile event.
For us, these outfits designed and made by local students from our organic Fairtrade cotton cloth were the highlight of last year's show.

The fashion show is being organised by the Bristol Fairtrade Network of which Bishopston Trading is a member, and follows on from last year's successful show that included a range designed and made by local fashion students using our organic Fairtrade cotton cloth. This year's show promises to be even better than last year's, with celebrity hosts and collections from the brightest and best in Fair Trade fashion. Our new Spring 2010 range will be making its first public appearance. 2010 marks 25 years of Bishopston Trading Company so we're extremely happy to be taking part in this high-profile event.
For us, these outfits designed and made by local students from our organic Fairtrade cotton cloth were the highlight of last year's show.
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