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1. Read the article. Why is edun different from other clothing companies?
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1 People are caring more and more these days about where their clothes come from. And this means companies like Edun are getting more attention. Ali
Hewson spent five weeks in ethiopia, Africa, in 1985 during a major famine. After That, She created edun wanted to bring more business into africa.
Hewson thought that ethical fashion was a good Place to start, but she felt that ethical clothing Also needs to look good.
Edun had a rocky start, but in 2009 the luxury Fashion company LVMH took a 49 per cent stake. These days the brands dresses and leather skirts are
selling on top fashion websites.
Ninety-Five per cent of the collection is made in sub- Saharan Africa. There are two factories in Madasgacar and one in kenya. These
Factories are employing local people, mainly Women, giving them good, stable jobs. And all the money is put back into the company so there are no profits
righ now.
Bono doesnt attend fashion shows, but hes very involved with Edun. Hewson says that his priority is his "day job" , That is , singing in U2.
Whats next? Hewson wants to expand the Business because more trade with africa will help Improve peoples lives. That is hewsons mission.
5. Stable ( Line 20) 4.In a good place which isnt going to change
2.Goal, Purpose
Edun tuvo un comienzo difícil, pero en 2009 la compañía de moda de lujo LVMH adquirió una participación del 49 por ciento. En estos días, las marcas de
vestidos y faldas de cuero se venden en los mejores sitios web de moda.
Noventa y cinco por ciento de la colección se realiza en África subsahariana. Hay dos fábricas en Madasgacar y una en Kenia. Estas
Las fábricas emplean a personas locales, principalmente mujeres, dándoles empleos buenos y estables. Y todo el dinero se devuelve a la empresa, por lo que
ahora no hay ganancias.
Bono no asiste a desfiles de moda, pero está muy involucrado con Edun. Hewson dice que su prioridad es su "trabajo diario", es decir, cantar en U2.
¿Que sigue? Hewson quiere expandir el negocio porque un mayor comercio con África ayudará a mejorar la vida de las personas. Esa es la misión de
Hewson.
2. Objetivo, Propósito
3. Is the trend towards "ethical dress" happening in your country? Discuss these questions with your partner.
Some do care, but in reality most of the only thing that matters is the price, the brand and the model.