BIRDSONG

Women have always found creative ways to make a statement with what they wear. From the power berets of the black panthers in the Sixties to the quiet resolution to only wear clothes made in the UK, fashion is an important ally for change.

At Birdsong, the brand creates clothing for women who dress in protest. Its slogans too – No Borders and Still I Rise tees are some of its best-sellers. Wearing its collection of original wardrobe staples is a protest in itself– against the fast nature of the fashion industry, against the obsessive pursuit of trends, and against the systematic abuse of women in the production line. The brand knows that women want more from their wardrobe but that the world of ethical, sustainable, and local fashion can be a minefield. So they’ve ticked all the boxes for you.

They work with expert women makers who face barriers to employment – from artists and printmakers to seamstresses and painters – and pay them London living wage to bring its designs to life.