Britain’s bad habit, Online fast fashion, India’s opportunity, Garment district perennial, A return to craft

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Industrial sewing machine, detail | Source: Act Now

Britain’s appetite for fast fashion is pushing workers into starvation (Guardian) “Ethical trade has to be to ensure that workers are being paid a living wage… [including] food for her family and cover housing, education and health needs – Asian garment workers are currently being paid about half of what they need to do this.” Fashion chains H&M and Zara launch online operations (Guardian) “Several

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Seeking male shoppers, Chinese consumers value CSR, Luxe apparel spending lags, Green sneakers, Sewa success

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Jack Spade Clothing and Accessories on Gilt | Source: Gilt Groupe

Wanted: Guy Shoppers for Fashion Sites (WSJ) “Online fashion shopping sites like Gilt Groupe and Rue La La have been a hit with women since launching over the last three years. A new push to get men to shop in these web boutiques is proving more difficult.” Foreign luxury companies take note: Chinese consumers favour CSR (FT) “A new study points to a more powerful tool: promoting corporate social responsibility.

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