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"Philip Green's Greed Responsible for BHS Collapse" (Reuters)
"Green's greed and disregard for corporate governance led to the demise of BHS and the loss of 11,000 jobs, a joint parliamentary committee said."
"Fashion Brand Zara Accused of Copying LA Artist's Designs" (The Guardian)
"The fast-fashion brand Zara is facing criticism for allegedly copying the designs of Tuesday Bassen, an independent artist based in Los Angeles."
"What Do You Pay For When You Get an Ethical Manicure?" (Racked)
"A fresh legion of nail salons, often owned by former beauty and fashion mavens, offer the same basic set of services but at an elevated cost, with European spa-style services and a strong focus on salon design."
"Brands Won't Quit Bangladesh After Attacks — Safety Group" (Reuters)
"The head of a group working on factory safety in Bangladesh for fashion retailers including Inditex and H&M expects brands to actually increase sourcing from the country due to improving building standards despite attacks claimed by Islamist militants."
"Meet The Workers Who Sewed Donald Trump Clothing For A Few Dollars A Day" (Buzzfeed)
"Trump has for years relied on cheap labor in overseas factories to manufacture clothing for his line of men's suits, shirts, and ties sold under the Trump label available at Amazon and, until last year, Macy's."
