Art by Cara Tang Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. A person’s style is often a defining characteristic of how you picture them. The kinds of clothes they wear, the choices between a graphic or non-graphic tee…
Despite being accused of exploiting workers’ rights, tax evasion, adding chemicals to clothing, and being responsible for illegal shipping delays, as well as other ethical violations, Shein has achieved record profits in the U.K. What’s happening? Shein raked in £2.05 billion ($2.77 billion) in sales in the U.K. in 2024, as Reuters reported. This is…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Americans throw away more than 17 million tons of clothing each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and environmental scientists warn the growing piles of clothing are too much for the environment to handle. Here in Rockford, local businesses and nonprofits are finding ways to turn old clothing into…
French lawmakers have taken a stand against the growing issues stemming from the fast fashion industry. A new French law bans influencer-led fast fashion promotions and forces clothing brands to post environmental scores on every item sold, according to Mongabay. The lower the score, the higher the penalty they must pay. The goal is simple…
Earlier this month, I went thrifting, a habit many Gen Zers prefer over buying new. But as I flipped through the racks, I noticed prices have been creeping up. I pulled out a yellow tank top, likely from the late 2000s, cotton, and slightly worn. The price? $13. By comparison, Shein sells a nearly identical…
Author: Rosemarie Hebner NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Once celebrated for its affordability and trend-driven styles, fast fashion is now at the center of an evolving web of environmental, legal, and reputational risk beyond the shopping cart-whether purchased in-store or online. In June, Antea Group had the pleasure of attending…
The global fast-fashion industry is built on speed, low costs, and constant turnover, but beneath the bargain price tags, there’s a hidden toll on both people and the planet. What’s happening? A former garment engineer, once part of the very system that churns out cheap, trendy clothing, publicly shared his firsthand account of how the…
The Texas cotton industry is getting ready to wage a war against fast fashion in the name of their livelihoods, public health, and the planet. What’s happening? According to The Texas Tribune, Plains Cotton Growers, an organization representing cotton farmers in Texas’ High Plains, has launched an anti-fast-fashion campaign. The cotton producers want to make…
Brandy Melville — one of the leading brands in the world of fast fashion — has sued one of its rivals, the online platform Temu, for allegedly selling counterfeits and infringing on intellectual property. The July 21 filing continues a trend of fast-fashion titans clashing in the courts. What happened? In the federal lawsuit filed…
Despite loud calls to make the fashion industry more sustainable—and ambitious commitments from brands—the sector’s climate impact just hit record highs, jumping over 7 percent from the year prior. After several years of flat—and even declining—environmental impact for the fashion industry, this sudden spike is a true wake-up call. Fashion’s climate footprint already drives a…