A new investigation is raising serious concerns about fast fashion giant Shein‘s ties to forced labor and human rights abuses, sparking renewed calls for accountability by the brand and the fashion industry, Leigh Day reported. What’s happening? An investigation by the campaign group Stop Uyghur Genocide uncovered an alleged link between fast-fashion retailer Shein and…
Fashion brands built upon sustainability values have been scaling back their eco-driven marketing and shifting their focus back to the products themselves. Clothing company leaders refer to the phenomenon as “sustainability fatigue” and say their customers just want nice clothes without having to think so much about how they’re made. What’s happening? As news outlet…
A fashion enthusiast has called out a common fallacy about fast-fashion production that may hold people back from working toward a cleaner future and fighting against worker exploitation. What’s happening? Beatrice Turner (@thefairedit) is part of the Verified Champion program, a joint endeavor between the United Nations and Purpose to combat misinformation and disinformation. @thefairedit…
Workers making ultracheap Shein clothing in Guangzhou, China, face grueling 14-hour shifts with just one day off per month, despite earning fair wages compared to local standards, reported NZZ. What’s happening? In an area nicknamed “Shein Village” on the outskirts of Guangzhou, over a thousand factories operate almost exclusively for the popular online retailer. Workers…
Fed up with fast fashion waste, sustainable fashion advocate Wendy Ward launched a #TakeItBack campaign, urging people to send their old, worn-out clothes back to major retail brands, the Guardian reported. What’s happening? Fast fashion has created a massive buildup of clothing waste. Cheaply made garments end up in landfills faster than they can be…
Australia surpassed the United States to top an unenviable list in 2024, becoming the biggest consumer of textiles per capita, according to The Australia Institute. Experts say the fast fashion industry is threatening the health of the country and continent — and raising serious ethical concerns. What’s happening? Fibre2Fashion spotlighted how Australia’s status as the…
Fast-fashion companies like H&M are embracing “digital twin” technology, or lifelike AI replicas of real human models, to power their marketing and design strategies. What’s happening? As The Conversation reported, H&M debuted its latest AI endeavor by cloning 30 real-life models using digital-twin technology. These replicas, generated through a meticulous process involving full-body scanning and…
Forever 21, the signature clothing store of millennials’ youth, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in the past decade. The chain was best known for being the go-to place in the mall to buy knockoffs of high-end trends for $20 or less, and it may be gone for good. What’s happening? Fast fashion retailer…