This book showcases interviews and micro-documentaries with the men, women and children caught in slavery, making the clothes sold on our high streets, in Europe and the developing world. Chapters look at the modern slavery act, the global economy, 'meet the slaves', fair and social innovation, and a guide to your own toolkit to be the change.
There are over 35 million people trapped in modern slavery today - the largest number of slaves in modern history. This is fueled by the global demand for cheap labor, which is what makes the fast fashion industry work. Slave to Fashion is a highly accessible book which uses brilliant design, personal stories, and easy-to-grasp infographics to raise awareness among common brand consumers.
Fair trade and sustainable fashion expert Safia Minney draws on her extensive knowledge and personal experience to call attention to the human hardship that goes hand-in-hand with producing our clothes, and highlights what governments, business leaders, and consumers can do to call time on this unnecessary suffering. The product of a successful crowdfunding campaign, Slave to Fashion celebrates those fighting for justice and the many initiatives that are taking place. It contains a practical toolkit that all consumers can use to demand change from the companies that produce our clothes.
Written by Safia Minney. Paperback. 160 pages. Published 2017.