Day 11: Uniqlo? Uni-no…

We've teamed up with The Better Brand Consultant to bring you a 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide. Over the next 12 days, we’ll be giving you considered and alternative options from within the LWL community. Each gift has been hand picked and you’ll be able to find something for everyone from the foodies to the fashionistas. And because we all love a bargain, look out for the special LWL offers and discounts which they’ve kindly offered.

Socks, ‘cool T Shirt’ and hoodie: all perfectly ‘safe items’ to give as gifts. Whether it’s love of your life, or the teenage nephew in-law you’ve drawn for secret Santa this year, you can’t really go wrong with some colourful basics that you 100% know will get used.

So instead of going to Uniqlo this year, why not show off of your conscious credentials with some awesome alternatives courtesy of Know The Origin.

Founded in 2015 by Charlotte Instone, KTO’s aim is to transform the fashion industry. Charlotte was inspired to start KTO after finding that the lack of transparency within fashion supply chains had led to abuses of human rights and environmental degradation worldwide.

Through developing strong relationships with incredible organic and fairtrade producers across India, Know The Origin shows people that fashion can, and should, be done differently.

KTO respects people and the environment at every stage of the supply chain from cotton farming to final factory with traceability and high ethical standards at the heart of it’s work, and last year was rated Ethical Consumer’s “top ethical fashion brand”.

We love the printed White Tee made with Fairtrade Cotton, Jollie’s Royal Skipper socks and the Revi hoody

Insta: @knowtheorigin

Eleanor is passionate about supporting brands and individuals who are out to do things a little bit better.

If this sounds like you, head over to her site and leave your details with a little bit of information about what you’re looking for and how Eleanor can help.