In 2007 Berlin-based Pamoyo was founded by designers Frans Prins and Cecilia Palmer they wanted to create a label with green vison hence they used “Open source” which is a term that’s familiar to many in technology, but much less so in the fashion world. All of its designs are published under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial use–a first!

All items in the company’s “Styled with Heart” spring collection are one-of-a-kind pieces made from organic cotton with vintage and recycled elements mixed in. Every piece is handmade and the designs inspired by street style and retro images.

Palmer explains:”We don’t make designs to protect them, but to spread. The designs and patterns can be found on our website, and anyone can share it and use it. In this way, someone can take an idea or design and build on it. We want to make it possible to build upon each other’s work in such a thing as fashion design, and we’re planning to make a community platform out of that.”

The BBC have launched an ethical fashion site named “Thread”.

The sites aim is to address issues many fashion-conscious and environmentally-responsible people constantly grapple with such as the damage sustained by the environment due to irresponsible and unethical practices on the part of the fashion industry, sustainability, human and animal rights, fair trade practices, etc.

“Ethical fashion is fashion that has been made, worn and passed on in a way that looks after people, animals and the environment. The clothes we feature in Thread support this approach, making us essential viewing for fashion-conscious people who care about where their clothes come from. All clothes tick off at least one of these principles: Made and traded sustainably, Made of sustainable materials, Recycled or vintage. “