MbShea@PWP@English@UMCP

Beginning: discuss what “fast fashion” is, historical trends in textile industry and effects of globalization (labor outsourcing, pollution)
Middle: discuss how corporations have worked to reduce textile waste/pollution ; introduce how people aim to combat “fast fashion” – upcycling, buying secondhand, etc.
End: introduce various websites/blogs that offer vintage or upcycled apparel to invite participation; acknowledge disadvantages of “slow fashion” options ; suggest further readings to audience
LOGOS: data on environmental pollution associated w/ textile manufacturing ; economic data on secondhand/vintage market growth
PATHOS: human impact of “fast fashion”: labor conditions of textile workers and seamstresses, past issues with unsafe working conditions (Bangladesh factory fires) ; issues of cultural appropriation and art theft for “runway to rack” production

ETHOS: environmental sustainability concerns for textile manufacturing and incineration/disposal of excess stock

STRUCTURE: present a case study/story (scenario: going to mall, purchasing cheap clothing) and then elaborate on major concepts

GOAL: encourage contemporary audience to evaluate personal purchasing habits, in terms of long-term sustainability, understand variety of options for choosing clothes

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I like all the sources you have that can really show the supply chains that fast fashion moves from less developed countries to developed ones. You may want to add the specific definitions of ethical fashion and fair trade.

One non governmental organization that certifies this work is here:
https://www.fairtradecertified.org/news/why-we-wear-fair-trade

What others do you find? Is the UN working on fair trade certifications?

I am looking forward to this guide.