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BBC launches London Fashion Week sustainability project

BBC Earth has launched a new brand to "place sustainable fashion at the heart" of London Fashion Week.

The eco-friendly move, in collaboration with British Fashion Council and clothing company Mother of Pearl, will be unveiled on Monday.

A short film made for the event was premiered on Saturday and will run alongside a series of talks for the #SustainableMe project.

17 February 2019

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