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Before I get going with today’s challenge I wanted to share this great animation created by Chris Haughton for People Tree.

I thought today’s challenge would follow well after the last two, but no more socks – I promise!

There’s actually an abundance of beautiful fair trade accessories available to mix and match with your outfits and it’s been really hard to choose which ones to include today, but going from head to toe here are a few suggestions:

Shawls and Scarves 
Let’s start with some of the gorgeous fair trade shawls and scarves available, which I am sure would complement many wedding outfits:
The Tussar Silk Collection  which are part of a wide variety from Chandni Chowk  or chiffon and silk wraps from Ganesha who also have an extensive selection. Alternatively there’s:
Manumit
Fairly Goods 
Ambanature

Fair trade jewellery 
I’ve managed to find an extraordinary amount of fair trade earrings, necklaces, and bracelets so here we go…

For specific fair trade jewellery suppliers have a look at:
Fair Trade Design
Jungle Berry for Brazilian jewellery
Love That Stuff
Silverchilli

There are then a number of suppliers who include fair trade jewellery amongst their other items (you may need a cup of coffee at this point!):
Anjuna
Fair Wind
Just Bazaar
Manumit
Mondomundi
Pink Planet
Tumi
You should be able to find fair trade bags and purses amongst these as well.

But if it’s cufflinks you’re after then why not try:
Fair Wind
Just Bazaar
Silverchilli

Wedding Rings 
And let’s not forget those all-important fair trade Wedding Rings! Have a look at the wonderful ones at Cred Jewellery or check out Silver Chilli’s selection, where Katie and Jamie from Ethical Weddings found their wedding rings.

Also if you need somewhere to put all this beautiful jewellery, how about a beautifully carved fair trade Jewellery Box  or embroidered Jewellery Roll.   And if you’re looking for a belt to go with your wedding outfit, Manumit has a lovely selection.

Shoes
And finally… fair trade shoes

I’m probably not the best person to be looking.  Why you ask? Because I wore a pair of very soft pale pink trainers and I doubt very much that there are many brides who’d consider doing the same?

However, after a slightly frustrating search this morning, I finally managed to find these from the beautiful collection of fair trade shoes from Native by Native who say: “all our products are fair traded, both Helen and Quint visit all our suppliers and most are small family concerns.”

Otherwise it’s (seemingly) sandals only! So perhaps for wedding guests how about these flower sandals
from Traidcraft or leather ones from One Village?

It is, however, good to read that high street shoe retailers have begun to supply fair trade shoes, so perhaps it won’t be too long before we see a fair trade bridal shoes collection.

After today’s searching I think tomorrow’s challenge is very appropriate: Relaxing and Pampering!

Until then happy ‘Fair Trade Wedding’ shopping!

Alex

P.S. If you do fancy the ‘informal’ option with your shoes then you can get your fair trade trainers from Ideal Trading or a fun pair of flip flops from Ganesha!