On the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, we find out why boycotts aren't an affective tool for protest. Instead, try this.

Remembering #RanaPlaza: A Tragedy that Sparked a Movement 11 years ago, the devastating collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh shook the fashion industry to its core. Over 1,100 workers, mostly women, lost their lives making clothes for global brands. But from the ashes of tragedy rose a movement for change, and we’re proud to be part of it! Since then, we’ve seen progress towards safer working conditions, fair wages, and sustainable practices. But we know that true change requires…

The shoot explored the idea of waste and consumption.

Whether it’s garment workers in developing countries who endure poor working conditions, low wages, long hours, or limited labour rights. Or the environment which is impacted by high levels of textile pollution, water consumption and waste due to the high demands of the fast fashion industry. One thing is for certain - fast fashion is not cheap 🚫

There is too much waste already in our landfills. This is why we need to put an end to fast fashion Sustainable Fashion // Sustainable Fashion Aesthetic // Slow Fashion // Sustainability #environment #sustainable #sustainablefashion

As the West continues to mass produce cheap clothes, a lot of it ends up barely worn, donated or in a landfill. In Ghana, the deluge of worn-out fashions has overwhelmed the West African country's infrastructure and poses huge environmental threats to its coastlines.

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