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The Daily Digest: Exploitation in Fashion

Carry Somers, Founder, Fashion Revolution

07-Feb-19 14:30

The Daily Digest: Exploitation in Fashion

A new report shows the depth of the fashion industry’s exploitation of female home workers in India, the world’s second largest manufacturer and exporter of fashion products. Are your garments tainted? We delve into the world of fashion and discuss the importance of transparency for both consumers and the fashion industry itself.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Tina Carmillia and Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  SMEMarketsPoliticsLaw and Legal MattersFashionEnvironmentScienceSocial Issues

Tags:  fashion industrymodern slaveryfast fashionlabour exploitationlabour rightsconsumer rightsDaily DigestBigger Picture





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