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Social Goods | Safety Violations at Trump's Shirt Factory, Is Ethical Fashion Just Marketing Buzz?

This week, the Supreme Court decides on the ownership of cheerleading uniform designs, and conditions at a Bangladeshi factory producing shirts for Donald Trump's brand are endangering workers.
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  • Helena Pike

"Who Owns Cheerleader Uniform Designs? It's up to the Supreme Court" (The New York Times)
"The Supreme Court will spend part of Halloween hearing arguments about fashion, in a case that aims to determine whether anyone can own the stripes on cheerleader uniforms."

"Why More Women's Magazines Are Taking a Political Stand This Election" (Adweek)
"A host of women's magazines not exactly known for taking sides in the political arena are now making their opinions heard loud and clear."

"Safety Violations Found at Donald Trump Shirt Factory" (Racked)
"Conditions at the Bangladeshi facility are believed to be endangering thousands of workers."

"Is Ethical Fashion Just This Year's Model?" (The Daily Beast)
"As more and more brands launch with socially responsible spins to their business, the big question is whether it's just marketing buzz or truly authentic."

"In an Age of Fast Fashion, Patagonia Is Going Slow" (Yahoo)
"For more than 40 years, it has been the mission of the heritage brand Patagonia to combat environmental harm, to build the best products, and to use its business as a platform to inspire creative solutions."

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