Even in the glamorous and lavish world of fashion, there are always dark, condemnable corners.
If you want a true image of the cost of fashion companies willing to ignore safety aspects for profit, you must mention the horrifying tragedy in Dhaka in 2013 when thousands of rescuers
The tragic accident claimed the lives of hundreds of workers working in garment factories in the Rana Plaza building.
Workers in “sweatshops” often have to endure long work hours, but the amount of money they are paid is often not enough to meet their needs for a living.
Since the Rana PLaza disaster, NGOs have decided to speak up and call for practical measures to require fashion businesses and brands to issue specific reports on the
This is also the concern of the activists behind the non-profit organization Fashion Revolution, which fights for transparent and innovative fashion.
Fashion Revolution head Sarah Ditty explains that studies like this have pushed brands to be more open and candid with more valuable information.
The impressive message of the campaign initiated by Fashion Revolution organization spread strongly.
But it should be noted that this is only the beginning of the race for clean fashion.
Under pressure from consumers, many fashion businesses seem to be subject to great scrutiny and skepticism from government officials.
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The fashion industry in the United States needs to be ready for the trade race
In 2015, the Modern Slavery Act – a law aimed at combating exploitative labor practices – was enacted in the UK.
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Recently, movements demanding equal rights for women have really risen, but there are still limits that need to be mentioned.
As the second largest garment exporter in the world, after China, the textile industry in Bangladesh contributes up to 80% of the country’s total annual export revenue.
After the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in 2013, consecutive protests were initiated by many women who were enduring harsh working conditions in textile factories in Bangladesh.
The current fashion industry seems to be in a rut and unable to find a way in complicated debates about the scope of human rights as well as regulations to protect workers.
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Large multinational brands require a lot of research to understand the operational processes of international supply chains, especially in developing countries.
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