Sarah Beydoun: Using fashion to empower underprivileged women in Lebanon
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Two decades ago, Lebanese fashion designer Sarah Beydoun launched "Sarah's Bag", an example of ethical fashion. Her handbags are crafted by women prisoners and the underprivileged in Lebanon. Today, her creations have been worn by a number of high-profile women, such as Beyoncé or Amal Clooney. Beydoun tells us how her business has impacted the lives of the women who inspired her to launch the brand.
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