In this episode, Heather and Chris interview Lavinia and talk about all things fashion. From generic greenwashing to Global South shaming. We share our insights and perceptions on the global industrial fashion system and the many intersections.
We ask questions like: What are the hidden sides of greenwashing in fashion? Where do discarded and donated clothes end up? How is clothing waste perceived? What would it be like if clothing culture were not influenced by Western clothing styles and production methods? What is green whining?
Correction: At minute 22:25, Lavinia states there are enough clothes on the planet to dress humanity for the next six years, but the correct figure is six generations.
References
Textile & fashion industry in Palestinian occupied territories: USAID, Business Human Rights, Ruby Veridiano, Kohan
Call to Action: Anti Sweatshop Activists against Apartheid
Fashion brand’s complicity with Israel
Global South shaming as a layer of greenwashing:
Why second-hand apparel is not the solution: The Conversation and UNECE
There are enough clothes on the planet right now to dress the next six generations of the human race
You can find more from Lavinia, Chris, and Heather at Linktree.
Listen to our positionality trailer here.
Thank you to Alex and the Wonderland for the theme song: Climb Aboard.
