I've always thought of "local" being one of the qualities forefronted in slow fashion. Local implies knowing where an item was produced and with that, hopefully, assurances about worker and environmental safety.
Two recent things I've read have complicated my understanding of that, and I thought I'd share the links here.
Firstly, this disturbing piece from the New York Times about home workers (independent contractors) in Italy. This is in sharp contrast to the way Alabama Chanin utilizes local artisans.
The other piece comes from Kate Davies's blog, and in many ways expands the way local can be understood.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'll be thinking about how I want to approach Slow Fashion October this year and what my goals will be.
Two recent things I've read have complicated my understanding of that, and I thought I'd share the links here.
Firstly, this disturbing piece from the New York Times about home workers (independent contractors) in Italy. This is in sharp contrast to the way Alabama Chanin utilizes local artisans.
The other piece comes from Kate Davies's blog, and in many ways expands the way local can be understood.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'll be thinking about how I want to approach Slow Fashion October this year and what my goals will be.
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