More on the sweatshops
Through doing this blog and researching further into the Arcadia group, I've been finding more and more information out about where and in what conditions the clothes that so many people wear, are made in.To be honest, I never thought before this blog, in what sort of enviroment the clothes were made in and what treatment the people that makes them suffers. I've found another site that looks further into the factories where the Arcadia groups clothes are made. With many of the workers interviewed talking of the poor conditions, but Philip Green saying that according to an audit produced for its clients by Bureau Veritas, there are no serious problems at the factory. I think this site is definately worth a look through.Click here to be taken to the site.
Big Birthday Spend For Green And Party
It was a big birthday spend for Green and around 100 of his dearest companions, with names such as Simon Cowell and fellow Croydonian Kate Moss being rumoured to be making an appearence.
Its been said that the millionaire, to celebrate his 55th birthday flew his 100 guests by private jet to the the exclusive Maldives resort of Soneva Fushi, an eco-spa on a private Indian Ocean island.The top secret event is said to be going over five-days paid for by the ever so genrerous Sir Philip Green. With guests being told only to "pack your shorts and be prepared for a long-haul flight".This is reminiscent of Sir Philip Green's 50th birthday bash, at which, his friend BBC's buisness editor, Jeff Randall, describes Mr Green as: "unconventional, outspoken (often abrasive) and ridiculously wealthy". Although Sir Philip Green has a love of ostentation, is it right when the world is trying to find ways to battle global warming that Sir Philip and his party will: "leave a heavy carbon footprint; each of his guests will generate 1.9 tonnes of carbon dioxide on their 17,000km round trip"?Read more at the Guardian website.
Arcadia and sweatshops
If you ever wondered where and in what conditions, the clothes you buy and wear were made in, click here to find out more.
It contains a detailed account of what the Arcadia group say the conditions of where and how their clothes are made, but also looks at what people found when they investigated the sweatshops.
Beth Ditto makes a stand for larger girls.
It was today said in the london paper that Topshop have been trying to get American Beth Ditto, 25, to perform promotional gigs with her band The Gossip in some Topshop stores.
Ditto, the 20-stone lead singer, has announced that she would only do the gigs if she was able to design clothes for "big girls". Ditto accused Topshop of trying to cash in on her popularity, even though Ditto would barely fit into any of Topshop's designs.
A spokesman for Topshop said: "We're big fans of Beth Ditto and play her music in the shop, and I think she looks fabulous".
Ditto still stands her ground and said to Sir Philip Green: "I don't want just your money or the cred of hanging out with Kate Moss...I want you to make clothes for big girls, big boys, I want you to make big sizes, if they want our music they've got to actually do something to earn it. I don't need your money unless your going to do it my way".I ageree with Ditto, although the Arcadia group do have Evans, which stocks sizes 16-32, many young girls that are larger than Topshops 6-16 size range would love the chance to be able to wear the uber-trendy Topshop designs.
Green Clothing For Arcadia
John Lewis to go Green with energy, Will the Arcadia group follow?
John Lewis has recently announced their vow to use all renewable energy sources, from hydroelectricity and biomass, which ranges from agricultural waste to plant-based fuel. After striking a deal with EDF to provide them with the renewable sources, Sir Stuart Hampson, will address a meeting of the New West End Company, which Sir Philip Green and the Arcadia group are apart of.We will have to wait and see if this means a new green beginning for Green and his group. Do you think he should resort to Greener tactics?
