Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
US Garment Production Wouldn't be a Thing Without Immigrants (Fashionista)
"In order to continue the US's success and influence in the fashion industry, we must recruit the best talent from all over the world. If the United States wants to lead the world in fashion innovation, we need immigration policies that embrace the talented foreigners who come here to build and grow."
Trump has Awakened an American "Craftivism" Movement That's Been Dormant Since the 1980s AIDS Quilt (Quartz)
"Once associated with the language of the oppressed, repressed, and the unrepresented, hobby crafts such as needlepoint, crochet, knitting, lettering, and quilting are giving voice to DIY makers of all stripes."
Shoe Brands Urged to Tackle Forced Labour at Tanneries and Ranches (Eco-Business)
"KnowTheChain called on companies to join forces to eradicate forced labour across leather supply chains, and suggested they collaborate with industries outside the sector such as meat companies and other users of leather like the car industry."
The Second Life of Clothing You Donate (Racked)
"I'm not just selling clothes here," says Breonna Bell, who supervises clothing and retail at the Downtown Women's Centre. "I'm impacting my community, empowering women, and building women's confidence on a daily basis.This is the epicentre of feminism. It's that simple."
The International Effort to Fix Bangladesh's Deadly Factories has a Basic Math Problem (Quartz)
"There's no end date to the task of making Bangladesh's factories safe, which will keep costing money. Someone has to pay for it, and continue paying for it on an ongoing basis. Debates over who will actually do so— if anyone — aren't likely to be resolved soon."
