Four years ago today a garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing more than a thousand workers. Born from this tragedy, Fashion Revolution aims to never let it happen again.
Every April 24th-28th more than 80 countries take to the streets and social media, demanding transparency in the fashion industry. Apparel production is known for questionable product sourcing and worker treatment and until recently the shady practices have been kept under wraps.
Fashion Revolution is changing things. Social media activism and a group of people devoted to ethical fashion are getting sassy and growing this movement. Last year, as a result of our collective online uproar, hundreds of companies moved towards openness. Check the hashtag #imadeyourclothes to see who’s letting us in on their business practices – you’ll find Boden, Fatface, and others.
Pipe up this week and do the planet a solid – post a photo of your clothing with the hashtag #whomademyclothes, holler at a policy-maker, boycott brands that don’t embrace ethical production practices. Or, best of all, wear your favorite ethical swag and hit the streets.
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