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40 Years in Fashion
This year Monsoon celebrates its 40th anniversary. What better milestone to champion everything we love about our label, from our traveller’s roots and celebrated style, to our feel-good spirit and hand-crafted techniques. We began by returning to Monsoon’s spiritual homeland, Rajasthan in India, to shoot our Spring/Summer campaign. Asia’s sun-drenched colours and relaxed bohemian spirit are what originally inspired the label way back in 1973. The natural Indian cottons, decorative artisan techniques and lovingly hand-embellished details that we fell in love with can all be seen in this season’s collection, which is drenched in that special Monsoon magic. Think light-as-air kaftans, breezy sundresses, statement jackets and showpiece gowns. We’ve gone back to our roots in more ways than one: this season sees the launch of our Heritage Collection, a limitededition capsule range of classic Monsoon pieces, inspired by our earliest creations. We’ve reworked favourites from our archive, giving original Monsoon designs a contemporary update. We think you’ll love the looks as much as we do. It’s a special Monsoon moment, so join the party by visiting your nearest store or logging on to monsoon.co.uk. While you’re online, take a moment to learn about our charity, the Monsoon Trust, which works hard to give something back to the people and places that first inspired us 40 years ago.
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DEEpA KAFTAn DRESS* S–L £ 79 / 35328308 EMA bAngLES £ 16 / 34310423 ALcApULcO SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34316111
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cAMILLA JAcKET Sizes 8 – 22 £ 89 / 39337310 MARIAS pRInT JEAnS Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 36302945 bEATRIZ ScARF £ 35 / 34309310 *Available in selected stores
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The Tea Dress
A fresh meadow floral and breezy cut give a simple sundress mighty impact
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AvAILAbLE MARcH bOTAnIcAL pRInT DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 59 / 35325408 MAnALI nEcKLAcE £35 / 34316914
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AvAILAbLE MARcH SEREpHInA JAcKET Sizes 8 –22 £ 59 / 39336660 pRIMROSE pRInT TOp Sizes S – XL £ 39 / 32327308 ELOISE JEAnS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 49 / 36302439 cApRI bRAcELETS £ 14 / 34301708 RIO SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34324762
cYnTHIA cROSS STITcH JUMpER Sizes S – XL £ 49 / 33330108
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LUcY JEAnS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 45 / 36301821 nIEvE nEcKLAcE* £ 19 / 34310311 nIEvE bRAcELET* £ 16 / 34322511 RIvIERA WEDgE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 45 / 34315418 *Available in selected stores
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bOTAnIcAL cOvER Up* Sizes S – XL £ 45 / 32359608 LILY TOp Sizes 8 – 22 £ 32 / 32327413 MARIAS pRInT JEAnS Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 36302945 MAnALI nEcKLAcE* £ 35 / 34316914 nIEvE bRAcELET £ 16 / 34322511 MELbOURnE WEDgE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 39 / 34320634 *Available in selected stores
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The Summer Separates
Pastoral prints and dreamy cottons are a summer style match made in heaven
SAvAnnAH EMbROIDERED TOp Sizes 8 – 22 £ 49 / 32351146 MILLIcEnT JEAnS Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 36303006 DAFFODIL ScARF* £ 29 / 34320508 bROOKLYn bAngLES* £ 22 / 34317011 RIvIERA WEDgE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 45 / 34315418 *Available in selected stores
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nOLITA pRInT TUnIc Sizes 8 – 22 £ 89 / 32346608 SAnDY JAcQUARD TROUSERS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 49 / 36302076 pRIMROSE cLUTcH* £ 45 / 34314063 bROOKLYn bAngLES* £ 22 / 34317011 HOnEYSUcKLE SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 39 / 34313812 *Available in selected stores
ORcHID MAXI DRESS* Sizes 8 – 22 £ 149 / 35325208 EMA bAngLES* £ 16 / 34310423 HOnEYSUcKLE SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 39 / 34313812 *Available in selected stores
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The Opulent Shift
Rich paisley jacquard and delicate beadwork bring luxury to the chic shift MARIAnA SHIFT DRESS* Sizes 8 – 22 £ 119 / 35318308 pRIMROSE cLUTcH* £ 45 / 34314063 bROOKLYn bAngLES* £ 22 / 34317011 TRInITY SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34316712 *Available in selected stores
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cHRISTIE pRInT MAXI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 119 / 35323408 nIEvE nEcKLAcE £ 19 / 34310311 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 HELEn cLUTcH £ 45 / 24321502
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The Summer Gown
Drift away in flowing layers and a petal -strewn print
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DYnASTY pRInT MAXI* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 189 / 32352608 pRIMROSE bAg * £ 45 / 34314063 REggIO bRAcELET * £ 12 / 34301808 IMOLA SAnDAL Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34305111 *Available in selected stores
gLASSHOUSE pRInT pROM DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 89 / 35324308 STARFLOWER nEcKLAcE* £ 25 / 34302873 bROOKLYn bAngLES £ 22 / 34317011 IRIS SHOE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 69 / 34302632 *Available in selected stores
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The Luxe Shift
Discover breathtaking glamour in the shape of a luxurious shift dress
EDIE EMbELLISHED DRESS* Sizes 8 – 22 £ 119 / 35324463 STARFLOWER EARRIngS £16 / 34320878 bROOKLYn bAngLES* £ 22 / 34317011 *Available in selected stores
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KASHA EMbROIDERED KAFTAn Sizes XS – XL £ 45 / 32357746 FRIDA SKIRT Sizes 8 – 18 £ 59 / 31301901 nIEvE nEcKLAcE* £ 19 / 34310311 pAnAMA WEDgE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 45 / 34324401
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cLAIREY EMbELLISHED TOp* Sizes 8 – 22 £ 55 / 32360946 JAIpUR TILE pRInT TROUSERS Sizes 8 – 22 £ 39 / 36304801 FLOREnTInA bAg* £ 35 / 34312563 bROOKLYn bAngLES* £ 22 / 34317011 FLOREnTInA SHOE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 69 / 34308363 *Available in selected stores
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ELDORA EMbELLISHED JAcKET Sizes 8 – 22 £ 89 / 32357601 HInA TOp Sizes 8 – 22 £ 39 / 32346846 LUcY JEAnS Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 36301813 EMA bAngLES £ 16 / 34310423 TRInITY SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34316712 *Available in selected stores
The Decorative Jacket
Intricate embroidery and golden stitching enrich the softly structured jacket
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The Sparkling Shift
Delicate sparkles and the softest sea-green shade combine in this precious piece
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LARISSA TUnIc* Sizes 6 – 22 £ 139 / 35325040 STARFLOWER EARRIngS £ 16 / 34320878 bROOKLYn bAngLES £ 22 / 34317011 *Available in selected stores
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The Heritage Cami
An Indian- print camisole dazzles with luscious colour JAIpUR cAMI Sizes 8 – 18 £ 29 / 32354480 cARMELA ScARF* £ 29 / 34309102 *Available in selected stores
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pREETI DRESS* Sizes XS – L £ 69 / 35326080 REggIO bRAcELETS* £ 12 / 34301808 nILDA nEcKLAcE (ARounD WAIsT) £ 22 / 34309512 bALI SHOE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 65 / 34305612 *Available in selected stores
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ARAnA MAXI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 79 / 35319308 EMA bAngLES* £ 16 / 34310423 nILDA nEcKLAcE £ 22 / 34309512 WAKEHURST bAg* £ 25 / 24310123 ROSE SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34325434 *Available in selected stores
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The Showpiece Gown
Sweeping flame chiffon and dazzling crystal accents combine in a standout maxi dress
JAnEIRO MAXI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 169 / 35325109 SAnTOS nEcKLAcE* £ 25 / 34321579 SAnTOS bRAcELET £ 16 / 34327179 SAnTOS EARRIngS £ 14 / 34326879 ALcApULcO SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34316111 *Available in selected stores
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The Statement Maxi
Drenched in lush colour, the strapless maxi bursts into life
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pORTO bAY MAXI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 149 / 35318102 STARFLOWER EARRIngS £ 16 / 34320873 bROOKLYn bAngLES £ 22 / 34317011 ALcApULcO SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34316111 *Available in selected stores
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MARILYn DRESS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 149 / 35320702 bLUEbEAD nEcKLAcE * £ 22 / 34320402 *Available in selected stores
ALIcE EMbELLISHED DRESS* Sizes 8 – 22 £ 139 / 35317980 EMA bAngLES* £ 16 / 34310423 SAnTA bARbARA bAg £ 35 / 34322010 bALI SHOE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 65 / 34305612 *Available in selected stores
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AvAILAbLE MAY MILLIE MAXI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 69 / 35325661 ORcHID nEcKLAcE* £ 25 / 34320734 gERbERA SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34314434 *Available in selected stores
pOppY MAXI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 189 / 35326508 bROOKLYn bAngLES £ 22 / 34317011 JOSEFInA bAg* £ 29 / 34309710 JASMIn SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34314311 *Available in selected stores
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The Artisan Jacket
Pretty crocheted cotton brings a handcrafted flourish to summer’s sweetest cover-up
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EDITA EMbROIDERED JAcKET Sizes 8 – 22 £ 69 / 32357546 AbIDA EMbROIDERED cAMI Sizes 8 – 22 £ 35 / 32357446 DEEnA SHORTS Sizes 8 – 22 £ 29 / 36305439 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 nIEvE nEcKLAcE £ 19 / 34310311 *Available in selected stores
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AvAILAbLE MAY cHARLESTOn MIDI DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 59 / 35325534 ORcHID nEcKLAcE* £ 25 / 34320734 LILY bAngLE £ 14 / 34316402 gERbERA SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34314434 *Available in selected stores
The Sundress Zesty orange blooms power up the perfect summer frock
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The Cocktail Classic
Delicate Japanese blossoms bring subtle charm to the classic cocktail mini
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cHATSWORTH DRESS Sizes 6 – 22 £ 149 / 32353408 vAKALA bAg* £ 35 / 34325811 bROOKLYn bAngLES £ 22 / 34317011 *Available in selected stores
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cHARLOTTE pRInT JAcKET* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 69 / 39339002 bELInDA bUTTOn TOp* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 32362014 cHARLOTTE pRInT SHORTS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 35 / 36305202 cApRI bRAcELETS* £ 14 / 34301708 AgRA nEcKLAcE £ 29 / 34318302 MERSEY ScARF bAg £ 45 / 24302077 RIvIERA WEDgE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 45 / 34315418 *Available in selected stores
vALERIE DIp-DYE cARDIgAn Sizes S – XL £ 49 / 33326534 SAMEEnA WAISTcOAT* Sizes S – L £ 59 / 32361934 ARTISAn FLORAL DRESS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 89 / 35329708 SHIMLA nEcKLAcE £ 22 / 34319108 IMOLA SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34305111 *Available in selected stores
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OLIvIA vEST* Sizes 8 – 22 £ 29 / 32357208 DEEnA SHORTS Sizes 8 – 22 £ 29 / 36305439 bLUEbEAD nEcKLAcE £ 22 / 34320402 RIvIERA WEDgE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 45 / 34315418 *Available in selected stores
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The Smock Dress
This season’s beach-to-bar essential: intricate folk embroidery decorates a carefree summer classic
ELLA DRESS Sizes 8 – 22 £ 69 / 35328246 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711
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AvAILAbLE JUnE LAvInIA LAcE JAcKET* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 69 / 39338912 AvA MAE EMbELLISHED DRESS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 139 / 35329663 LEOnOR bRAcELET* £ 14 / 34310812 MARLE pOUcHETTE* £ 39 / 24310811 bALI SHOE* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 65 / 35305612 *Available in selected stores
MIRAnDA DIp-DYE DRESS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 229 / 35329508 REggIO bRAcELET* £ 12 / 34301808 LUISA bAg* £ 35 / 34311132 IMOLA SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34305111 *Available in selected stores
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The Kaftan Dress
Heirloom Indian prints and a palette of jewel tones make this a rare gem of a dress
AADARSHInI DRESS Sizes 8 – 22 £ 95 / 35331208 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711
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The Kaftan
A blissful shade of sunset pink warms this Indian- cotton kaftan
pRITI KAFTAn Sizes S – XL £ 45 / 32361410 LILY bAngLE* £ 14 / 34316402 EMA bAngLES £ 16 / 34310423 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 *Available in selected stores
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The Naturals
Inspired by the earthy palette of India’s sun - drenched landscape, warm terracotta tones decorate two Monsoon essentials: the quilted jacket and the paisley smock dress MAYA DRESS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 89 / 35319902 nIEvE nEcKLAcE* £ 19 / 34310311 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 TRInITY SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34316712 *Available in selected stores
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DEEpA JAcKET* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 89 / 32357908 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 bLUEbEAD nEcKLAcE £ 22 / 34320402 *Available in selected stores
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The Heritage Collection
The Heritage Collection celebrates forty years of Monsoon passion. We’ve returned to the very start of our story and revisited all that first inspired us: the lush colours of the subcontinent, the exquisite embellishment, the handcrafted prints and the unmistakable bohemian style that defines the Monsoon brand. Produced in partnership with skilled Indian artisans, using traditional decorative techniques, this limited - edition capsule range breathes fresh life into our classic looks.
Heritage : created with love from Monsoon
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The Print Pieces
Timeless yet utterly of the moment, our vibrant prints are bursting with style
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LAXMI WOODbLOcK SHIRT* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 32350646 WOODbLOcK pAnELLED SKIRT* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 65 / 31302013 bLUEbEAD nEcKLAcE * £ 22 / 34320402 ROcHA SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 35 / 34316308
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SADIE vEST Sizes S – XL £ 16 / 32310313 bATIK TROUSERS* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 45 / 36303302 SAnTUSHTI ScARF £ 35 / 34326102 TRInITY SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34316712 *Available in selected stores
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The Indigo Dresses
Batik, beading and delicate woodblock patterns, played out in mellow inky hues, bring an effortless glamour to soft summer dresses
KAREEnA KAFTAn MAXI DRESS* Sizes S – L £ 79 / 35321102 AgRA nEcKLAcE £ 29 / 34318302 TRInITY SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34316712 *Available in selected stores
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WOODbLOcK cAp SLEEvE DRESS* Sizes S – L £ 55 / 35319402 MUnnAR EARRIngS £16 / 34319608 bELUR nEcKLAcE* £ 39 / 34318408 *Available in selected stores
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The Summer Blues
Delicate indigo shades and the softest hand- printed cottons conjure warm winds and endless Indian skies
QUASAR QUILTED WAISTcOAT* Sizes 8 – 18 £ 79 / 32361346 AMISHA MAXI SKIRT* Sizes S – L £ 55 / 31302202 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 ALcApULcO SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34316111 *Available in selected stores
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The Strapless Sundress
The simple summer maxi becomes a status dress thanks to beautiful Bandhani patterns and the merest hint of metallic
nAInA DRESS Sizes 8 – 22 £ 69 / 35323102 JEnnA bAngLES £ 16 / 34326711 bAgRU ScARF £ 29 / 34326208 AJAnTA nEcKLAcE £ 39 / 34319008 ALcApULcO SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 25 / 34316111 *Available in selected stores
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HERITAgE All profits from the Pippa Small jewellery collection will be donated to the Monsoon Trust to support artisans in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The Folk Blouse
Hand -blocked artisan prints bring a g yspy charm to this fresh cotton top
MAnU WOODbLOcK SMOcK TOp* Sizes S – L £ 49 / 32350746 SAnTUSHTI ScARF* £ 35 / 34326102 pIppA SMALL FOR MOnSOOn EARRIngS* £ 22 / 30311028 pIppA SMALL FOR MOnSOOn pEnDAnT* £ 35 / 30310728 pIppA SMALL FOR MOnSOOn cHARM nEcKLAcE* £ 42 / 30310828 pIppA SMALL FOR MOnSOOn cHARM bRAcELET* £ 29 / 30310928 *Available in selected stores
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The Indian Whites
The dazzling white of pure Indian cotton lends a brilliance to casual boho cuts
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MAnU WOODbLOcK SMOcK TOp* Sizes S – L £ 49 / 32350746 AMISHA MAXI SKIRT* Sizes S – L £ 55 / 31302213 SAnTUSHTI ScARF* £ 35 / 34326102 TRInITY SAnDAL* Sizes 36 – 42 £ 29 / 34316712 *Available in selected stores
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The Monsoon Trust It s a love thing ’
Monsoon has always been about so much more than fashion. It is a celebration of the styles, colours and textures of Asia, born from a passion for that breathtaking continent. We believe the things we love are worth taking care of – which is where the Monsoon Trust comes in. The Monsoon story begins back in 1973. Returning from an epic road trip across the Indian subcontinent, Peter Simon came up with the idea of a stylish, bohemian label, incorporating the exquisite workmanship and artisan techniques he’d seen on his travels. And so Monsoon’s early designs came to life from clothes made in Indian villages, created using vegetable dyes, hand - loomed cottons and heritage prints. Monsoon may have grown from a single store into a global company since then, but we remain committed to our traditional handcrafted roots. As a sign of that commitment, the Monsoon Trust was founded in 1994, aimed at giving something back to the people and places that first inspired the brand. Focusing on the cities and villages where Monsoon has trading relationships, the Trust supports women and children through education, healthcare and income -generating projects. Whether we’re bringing medical care to remote villages in Rajasthan, building a hostel for homeless children in Delhi, or supporting female artisans in the foothills of the Himalayas, our goal has always been to reach the people who need it most. This year, as Monsoon celebrates it’s 40th birthday the Trust is working harder and reaching further than ever, supporting projects across India and Afghanistan in three crucial areas: HEALTHcARE: reaching out to 5,000 women and children in remote villages in Rajasthan. EDUcATIOn: seeking out the most needy children across four states in India and re – integrating them into education. EMpLOYMEnT: lifting women and their families out of poverty by providing training and employment opportunities, focusing on craft skills synonymous with the Monsoon label.
Yasmin Le Bon, the face of Monsoon’s Spring Summer campaign, visits Seva Mandir and Sadhna, Udaipur, India. Both are key Monsoon Trust projects for 2013.
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The Monsoon Trust building on our craft heritage, we’ve created the Monsoon Trust Boutique, selling beautiful community sourced and upcycled gifts. The collection aims to provide market access for disadvantaged artisans and those in remote rural communities. All profits go the Monsoon Trust so you can be sure a boutique gift gives twice! This year, we’re delighted to be working with jewellery designer, pippa small, on a collection of stunning pieces made by artisans in Kabul, Afghanistan, and featured in our Spring Summer campaign (see page 48). We’re also supporting an exciting new project to revive the silk cultivation industry in Afghanistan, providing much needed livelihoods for widows. Some of our earliest collections incorporated Afghan embroidery so this is a perfect way to celebrate our 40th year. If you’d like to find out more about the Monsoon Trust, or make a donation, please visit monsoontrust.org. 100% of all donations go directly to the women and children who need it most so you can be sure that your gift will count.
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