Hearts On Our Sleeves

Fashion In Lockdown


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Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the  the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better.  In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.

Episode 5: In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your questions about the effect of Covid-19 on the fashion industry.

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References Mentioned:

Rana Plaza & H&M's transparency claim: https://knowtheorigin.com/blogs/ktotalks/transparency-is-not-the-same-as-ethical

Covid - 19:  https://knowtheorigin.com/blogs/ktotalks/covid-19-textile-factories-and-workers

Labour Behind the Label - sign a letter to brands during Covid - 19: https://labourbehindthelabel.org/covid-19-support-workers/

Fashion Revolution - how to support during Covid - 19: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-people-who-make-our-clothes/

Guardian Article 1: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/02/fashion-brands-cancellations-of-24bn-orders-catastrophic-for-bangladesh

Guardian Article 2: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/15/arcadia-group-cancels-over-100m-of-orders-as-garment-industry-faces-ruin

Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xdQBKhYWh/

AWAJ Foundation: http://awajfoundation.org/

The Garment Care Worker Center: https://garmentworkercenter.org/

Good Weave: https://goodweave.org/

Independent Article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/coronavirus-charity-tshirt-stay-home-fast-fashion-garment-workers-pollution-a9482351.html

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