290 / On the allure of ultra-affordable fashion
“The industry’s relentless pursuit of profit undermines social sustainability, perpetuating poverty, inequality, and social instability in producer countries.”
“In the era of globalisation and consumer capitalism, the rise of fast fashion has become a stark symbol of the intricate interplay between commerce, culture, and exploitation. This industry,
... See more“This essay contends that recent changes in the global economy have increased the disposability of the labouring poor and the debt-driven consumption by the working classes in the developed world – leading to social and economic fragmentation between and within countries.” -
FASHIONING INEQUALITY THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF FAST FASHION’S
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