Is wearing fur morally worse than wearing leather?
Both industries have questionable ethics – and even faux alternatives aren’t necessarily green, says Lucy Siegle
Life & style
Should I worry about cheap cashmere?
Just about every clothing supplier out there is offering deals on cashmere, including the cheap ones. Should I be concerned?
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
Rick Edwards on style: men’s bags
Buying a bag can be fraught with problems if you’re a man. Here’s Rick’s pick (and not a carrier bag in sight)
Charlotte Dellal: ‘I named my bag collection after men, as I’d rather have a man on my arm’
Charlotte Dellal, designer of fanciful high heels and luxury bags, knows shoes inside and out. Alice Fisher meets her in Mayfair to talk glamour, fashion and fun
How ethical is shipping goods by sea?
Greenhouse gases from shipping are set to rise – but it’s still better than flying goods out
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk
How can we stop the persecution of birds of prey?
It’s time for us to get tough on wildlife crime
If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk