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Feb 18, 2015
Dressed In Greed
Do you buy fast fashion? You can’t beat yourself up too much about it. It’s the fashion industry’s responsibility to manufacture clothing in an ethical manner. Sadly, corporations do not value lives as much as they do profit. Stories of forced child labor, treacherous working conditions and toxic pollutants poisoning communities appear regularly. Next time […] Read MoreJan 12, 2015
Lure Of Luxe
What with all the buzz around fast fashion and the evils of consumerism, becoming sustainable-chic seems to be, according to numerous recent eco-friendly fashion guides, on the top of shoppers’ New Year’s resolutions list. Aiming to raise consumer awareness about environmental concerns linked to the fashion and textile industries, various publications promote the use of […] Read MoreJan 01, 2015
Androgynous Clothing
Natalia Manzocco is no stranger to thrift stores. The owner of an online gender-neutral clothing website spends hours sifting through racks of used garments for pieces that accentuate both a man’s muscles and a woman’s curves. Manzocco, a 27-year-old Riverdale resident, began selling clothing and accessories meant for both sexes at Future is the Future. […] Read MoreOct 20, 2014
Cheap Clothes – High Cost
Cambodia’s aggressive anti-trafficking campaign is designed to rescue and rehabilitate sex workers. But many women say authorities there are actually forcing them into a trade where conditions and pay are even worse: making clothing for Western brands. VICE News traveled to Phnom Penh to speak with former and current sex workers, officials and labor organizers […] Read MoreAug 22, 2014
Fashion Industry Exposed
For the past 3 years we have done our best to help educate on the unethical practices of the fashion industry so that you have the ability to become more conscious consumers. In a recent article on the Hufffington Post, Shannon Whitehead exposes 5 truths that the fashion industry would rather you not know. We thought that it was […] Read MoreMay 29, 2014