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An interview with Laura Butler of Ringlit*

The designer behind the Leeds based label gives a deeper insight into her brand

As it’s the Green Issue this week we are looking at environmentally ethical issues within the fashion industry and finding ways that we can all do our bit to address them. To kick off we have an interview with Laura Butler of Ringlit*, a Leeds based clothing line that offers an alternative to fast fashion through the reworking of vintage clothes...

What is the ethos behind Ringlit* and why the name Ringlit*?

Ringlit* is a Leeds based clothing line, where each range gives you 100% exclusivity. Specialising in re-styled vintage clothing and accessories, Ringlit* has a strong ethical policy and all collections are made in Britain. The name Ringlit* was chosen as I have a head of ringlettes which depict me and my personality. Ringlit* therefore is an abbreviation of ringlette, and at the time many corporations were starting to use abbreviated words and acronyms as brand labels.

When and who was Ringlit* set up by?

Ringlit*’s first garments were designed and made seven years ago by myself, Laura Butler. This was while at university where I… Continue reading...