An expose on the fashion industry written by the Observer's 'Ethical Living' columnist, examining the inhumane and environmentally devastating story behind the clothes we so casually buy and wear. Coming at a time when the global financial crisis and contracting of consumer spending is ushering in a new epoch for the fashion industry, To Die For offers a very plausible vision of how green could really be the new black. Taking particular issue with our current mania for both big-name labels and cheap fashion, To Die For sets an agenda for the urgent changes that can and need to be made by both the industry and the consumer. Far from outlining a future of drab, ethical clothing, Lucy Siegle believes that it is indeed possible to be an 'ethical fashionista', simply by being aware of how and where (and by whom) clothing is manufactured. The global banking crisis has put the consumer at a crossroads: when money is tight should we embrace cheap fast fashion to prop up an already engorged wardrobe, or should we reject this as the ultimate false economy and advocate a return to real fashion, bolstered by the principles of individualism and style pedigree? In this impassioned book, Siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral accountabilities to expose the pitfalls of fast fashion. Refocusing the debate squarely back on the importance of basic consumer rights, Siegle reveals the truth behind cut price, bulk fashion and the importance of your purchasing decisions, advocating the case for a new sustainable design era where we are assured of value for money: ethically, morally and in real terms.
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Lucy Siegle is the author of 'Green Living in the Urban Jungle' and contributing writer on 'A Good Life'. From a strong journalistic background, she is a specialist in ecological and ethical lifestyle matters. As well as writing her weekly 'Observer' column, she is an environmental columnist for 'Marie Claire' and a regular contributor to 'Grazia', the 'Guardian', the 'New Statesman', 'Elle' and 'New Consumer' magazine, and a frequent commentator on television and radio, regularly appearing on BBC One's 'The One Show'.
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By Kalina
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is my first book on the topic of fashion's influence on the environment and society. I was looking for a book on that topic in the first place because I knew a bit about fashion production but wanted to know the details. This book is very thorough and goes over every step in fashion and fabric production, revealing a lot of facts that average consumer never thinks about. Definitely recommended for people who would like to make more conscious decisions when shopping.
By heathersetka
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Along with Elizabeth L. Cline's Overdressed, To Die For has changed the way I will consume fashion for the rest of my life. A must read for any fashionista.
By Emmeline
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This book has completely transformed the way I look at clothes. I used to think only of whether I myself could afford an item of clothing; now I think of the quality, the amount of wear I get out of it, and whether I really need it. This should be known to everybody!
