The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
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Cambodian Female Workers in Nike, Asics and Puma Factories Suffer Mass Faintings (The Guardian)
"Over the past year more than 500 workers in four factories supplying to Nike, Puma, Asics and VF Corporation were hospitalised."
Is Sustainable Fashion Completely Pointless? (High Snobiety)
"It's an illusion that business can be expected to do the right thing through its own volition because the purpose of business is to turn a profit."
The Brands That Have Been Sustainable Since Before It Was Buzzy (Fashionista)
"Eileen Fisher, Alternative Apparel and Patagonia have been making environmental responsibility a priority for decades."
America's Massive Retail Workforce Is Tired of Being Ignored (Racked)
"Rather than hope for a Make America Great Again–style renaissance of manufacturing, retail workers — from Walmart to Bloomingdale's — are demanding that their existing jobs improve."
What Is Fast-Fashion Actually Doing About Sustainability? (Huffington Post)
"By applying pressure and threatening to withdraw contracts, retailers like H&M and Selfridges are using their power and influence to try and change the situation."
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