After becoming disillusioned while working in the fashion industry, Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia turned to more ethical retail in 2008 with the launch of Beaumont Organic, a Manchester-based slow fashion brand that blends sustainable yet sophisticated designs with responsible production practices.
As she opens the doors to her lovingly restored Victorian home in West Didsbury, where she lives with husband Nelson and poodle Lola, Hannah, 40, tells us why leading an ethical lifestyle is a must.
Hannah, what inspired you to launch your brand?
“I founded Beaumont Organic in 2008 after stints working as an intern for well-known high street brands. During my time on the