“Crafting Sustainability: How Tuscan Brands Are Combatting Fast Fashion,” my article for Remake, published on October 16 2024, scrutinizes five Tuscan fashion brands, Dot.zero, Zero Lab, Life Object, Rifò, and Flo Concept, that fuse environmental and ethical responsibilities with traditional artisanal practices. The article looks at their work in light of the European Union’s latest…
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Article about Immigrant Garment Workers in Prato and the Florence Area
My article for Remake, published on May 15, 2024, “Made in Italy: How Prato Became One of Fashion’s Biggest Manufacturers,” recounts the history and tells today’s story of immigrant workers in Italy’s fashion industry, with an emphasis on Prato and the Florence Area. The article includes my interviews with workers themselves.
Read MoreMore TagArticle about new International Accord for Garment Workers’ Health and Safety
My article for Remake, published on September 29th 2021, announcing the ground-breaking International Accord for Health and Safety for garment workers and the first steps that will be taken by the Accord’s Secretariat.
Read MoreMore TagArticle about Brands Involved in Bangladesh Pre-Accord Garment Factory Deaths
My article for Remake, published on August 17th 2021, that traces fatal Bangladesh apparel factory accidents from 2005-2013 to major apparel brands that have been waffling on signing a new Accord safety agreement in 2021.
Read MoreMore TagArticle About SB62, New Bill To Ensure Minimum Wage for CA’s Garment Workers
My article for Remake, published on July 28th, 2021, about contrasting views on what California Senate Bill 62 will mean to the California garment industry.
Read MoreMore TagArticle Deciphering Brand Statements About the Bangladesh Accord’s Future
My article for Remake, published on July 5, 2021, deciphering statements made by H&M, Aldi North & South, and C&A, about what kind of safety program they support in Bangladesh after the Accord expires.
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My article for Remake, published on May 13, 2021, about disputes between brands, unions, and Bangladeshi suppliers during the Bangladesh Accord extension.
Read MoreMore TagArticle About Possible Changes to the Bangladesh Accord
Here’s my article, published by Remake on May 3, 2021, about possible changes to the Bangladesh Accord after its present version expires on May 31st.
Read MoreMore TagArticle about Garment Workers One Year After the Start of the Pandemic
My article, “One Year Later: What Has Changed for Garment Workers Since the Pandemic,” was published by Remake in March, 2021.
Read MoreMore TagArticle About Widespread Hunger Among Garment Workers During the Pandemic
My article, “Hunger Runs Rampant in the Garment Industry: Brands Need to Step Up,” was published by Remake in December, 2020.
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