The ethics of wearing feathers: it’s not just live-plucking that’s a problem

They are fluttering down catwalks and even appeared at the royal wedding, but for some activists all feathers are stolen property – whether or not they involve cruelty

Bianca Spender on sustainable fashion: ‘There’s always a way to weave in something beautiful’

The Australian designer on her latest resort collection, being inspired by the end of corsets and making better clothes

Livia Firth: It’s not realistic to think we’re going to be in a world without leather or wool

Environmental fashion campaigner visits Tasmania to learn about wool production, its impact on the environment and mulesing

How safe are the people who make your clothes?

UK drives into e-vehicle fast lane with 11% sales rise

Electric vehicles’ share of new UK registrations rises to 2%, still falling far short of Norway’s 48%

Stella McCartney: ‘Only 1% of clothing is recycled. What are we doing?’

The designer’s ethical stance made her a style outsider – but now the industry is finally catching up. Ahead of a new V&A show, she talks about reclaiming her name, the joy of nature and the trouble with fast fashion

Ethical fashion is order of the day for Stella McCartney in Paris

Designer has been doing ethical fashion since 2001 – finally the rest of the world is catching up