Sisters, doing it for themselves

Meeting Kim and Carol from Banteay Srey Boutique with supplier Rani, of Jivit Thmey jewellery. Photo: Rory Coomey Our visit to a garment factory on Tuesday was a major contrast to today's interviews, with the founders and suppliers of Banteay Srey Boutique. A small online start-up store offering beautifully made classic garments - the [...]

Who made your clothes?

We all like to own nice things, and for many of us clothes come top of the list. They say a lot about who we are, how we see ourselves, and, of course, they dictate how others see us. But what does our choice of clothing mean to the people who make it? Does paying €20 [...]

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