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An ethical approach to fashion

Retailers take measures to address sweat-shop labour as shoppers become more cost-conscious.
Last Modified: 25 Dec 2012 11:20

In tough economic times many shoppers are becoming even more cost-conscious.

Cheap labour in the developing world has brought prices tumbling and new styles are making it to the high street in the blink of an eye.

But what is the real cost of all that cheap clothing?

Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from London.

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