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Abuse of women garment workers focus of Remake exposé

Parsons has elevated sustainability in its curriculum in recent years, and hosting the premiere of short film, Made in Mexico, is the result of one of the school’s many collaborations with external partners, in this case with Remake, the non-profit organization focusing on who makes our clothes. “We have a deep commitment that our faculty and...

Fashion

Zara fails to protect labourers from modern-day slavery practices

Despite Zara being one of best known and best selling fashion retailers in the Western hemisphere, the label has reportedly failed to protect its most vulnerable employees - the garment workers - from modern day slavery practises. According to the latest findings from Brazilian labour inspector, published by Repórter Brasil and the Centre for...