I grew up the youngest of eight kids. I was adopted at four days old. My biological mother was 15 or 16 years of age.

Accumulated losses at the ethical clothing company controlled by Bono and Ali Hewson rose to $86.4m (€76.5m) last year.

It’s time to forget the ‘fast fashion’ ethos we’ve become used to and take small steps to buying local or choosing brands with open policies, writes Paula Burns.