The fast fashion industry that we are so reliant upon is a result of economic manipulation and a legacy of colonialism. For many years, women in Bangladesh have been working in unsafe and dangerous conditions with little to no pay. They have sacrificed their lives simply for our summer trends and fast fashion. Many have…
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The Dark World of Fast Fashion
Do you ever notice how as a trend gets bigger, retailers often have massive amounts of clothing from said trend supplied to their stores very quickly? Of course, that’s how business works — people want, people get, and at lower prices than the competing store. Suddenly, the trend is gone, and the clothing slowly disappears…
Does H&M’s Modest Fashion Line Hit the Mark?
Earlier in May, H&M became the latest brand to try its hand at appealing to Muslim women with its launch of a modest fashion line – but their attempt misses the mark, and shows the company failed to grasp what Muslim women really want. The H&M Ltd. collection is replete with sheer sleeves, transparent blouses and…
Giving Back is the New Black: Check Out These Brands That Look Good & Do Good!
Photo credit: Half United, Instagram, @halfunited The fashion industry is a busy one, with trends changing faster than the seasons, and the latest and greatest up hitting both the runways and your Instagram feed. Love it or hate it, fashion has a way of tangling you up into the web it weaves (or sweater it knits)….