I really wanted to get behind this shop being the green, eco warrier type myself!! But each time I have gone in looking for something for a gift or something for myself I havn't managed to find anything. It is a pretty small shop so maybe thats it but I will keep going back because I like the principle.

Apart from Howies, most of the fair-trade, ethical clothing stores i've come across sell pretty naff, old-fashioned style gear, so i was pleasantly surprised to stumble across Arkadash with their appealing, bordering on cool, range. Their hats and scarf combos are cosy for winter, and they have a good selection of plain short and long-sleeved t-shirts in a variety of colours. Their pants are pricey at nearly £10 a pop, but super-soft and comfy, so worth the wonga, especially as you can feel good that your bottom has paid a fair price to keep warm this season!

The softest pants in town! I love the baby and toddler selection and there's always a bargain to find on the sale rail. Easy access to quality fairtrade, organic clothes.

This shop should be very much championed in my opinion. Good selection of clothing and you can even make pruchases from its website. The bamboo socks are my personal favourite.