Film Still from The True Cost movie; text and effect added by me When Andrea (of this helpful capsule wardrobe post) asked me if I could write on "the importance of considering where your clothes come from," I was convinced I'd have a hard time with it. After all, I write on this topic a few…
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Mark your calendars for Fashion Revolution Day!
Fashion Revolution Day is almost here! Last year, conscientious consumers were encouraged to ask the question, "Who made your clothes?" as a way of getting others to rally around the cause of universal ethical labor practices. This year, we're asking, "Who made my clothes?" to the brands and companies we support. We want transparency across…
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#fairfashapril style challenge: join us!
Join the Ethical Blogger Network for an ethical style challenge on instagram! On April 24,2013, Rana Plaza, a multi-story clothing manufacturing facility just outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, collapsed, killing 1,129 workers and injuring more. It is the deadliest garment factory disaster in history. Fashion Revolution Day was launched shortly after as a way to both honor…
Bangladesh Garment Workers Memorial Quilt
Last night, the Virginia Arts of the Book Center sponsored a one night exhibition of the Triangle Fire and Bangladesh Garment Workers Memorial Quilts. I wasn't able to attend since I had plans to see my friend's play, but I still wanted to mention it here. Image via Virginia Foundation for the Humanities The quilts…
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Bangladesh factory death toll passes 700
The Bangladesh factory collapse that occurred a day after concerned workers noticed a crack in the building's exterior wall has killed 700 people and counting, becoming the worst garment industry disaster in history (Associated Press via ABC). Now is a time for grieving, for emotional recognition of the hundreds of innocent lives lost for no…