In good company, the North Circular was recently featured on the Sustainable Fashion section of the Guardian UK's website and network on sustainable business. This social enterprise, founded by supermodels Lily Cole and Katherine Poulton, is thus easily called sexy. But more than that however, the artisan knitwear company employs grandmothers in need of a little bit more money. This also implants them with a feeling of creativity and purpose, even if they do work from home.
The company was founded in 2009 and has received many ethical business awards.
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The North Circular was Founded by Supermodels for a Good Cause
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