Harry Potter star Emma Watson has come up with a wizard idea to alleviate poverty - by creating her own ethical clothing and jewellery range.

The actress, 19 - Hermione Granger in the movies - already has modelling contracts with Burberry and Chanel.

Now she has designed a new teenage line for fair-trade brand People Tree.

Emma, who describes her clothes as "all very strawberries and cream and tennis", says: "It's a great way to empower people.

"Rather than just giving to charity you can help by buying the clothes they make and supporting things they take pride in.

"Fair-trade fashion costs a bit more but allows those who make it to earn a decent living, take care of their families and live with dignity."

Emma's caring collection, made in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, is due to hit the shops later this month.