FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK
It turns out that this week is the FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK which reminds us about the the Rana Plaza collapse or others would call it the 2013 Savar Building collapse that occurred last April 24, 2013. More than a hundred deaths were reported.
image source:ย http://inhabitat.com/?s=rana+plaza
The Fashion Revolution campaign or movement is awareness to all of us, especially to those who buy multiple clothes from multiple brands. As for me, I donโt really buy that much clothes and most of it came from my parents, siblings and relatives. I think the clothes that I bought that I am aware of right now are from H & M which I obviously know where it came from or who made it. Still, I want all to be aware of whatโs happening even though Iโm not an avid fashionista or have any expertise when it comes to fashion because as a human being, I too have sympathize for all those people out there who worked hard on making the clothes but have less salaries for the brands we love. Whatโs disappointing was that other brands did not agree to have an interview for the movie THE TRUE COST. Itโs very suspicious but obviously their producers and manufacturers came from the countries that Iโll be mentioning later so thatโs why they donโt want to be interviewed. Iโm not really sure if H&M agreed with the interview but from the movie, I found out that their โmakersโ were from Bangladesh and other third-world countries. ย
image source:ย http://fashionrevolution.org/country/usa/
If you arenโt aware of the movie THE TRUE COST, you can watch it at Netflix. I watched it there and I feel fortunate in seeing that video because then I would be more aware of my surrounding and I will have more realization in life as I grow up. Now, Iโm standing up for this because the fashion industry will probably be part of me since Iโm learning to sew and soon, Iโm very hopeful that Iโll be the one to make my clothes. Iโm also concerned with the people who made the clothes that Iโm wearing and I just want to help them through my way.
image source:ย https://truecostmovie.com/
By the way, in the movie, it says there that the FASHION INDUSTRY is the second ranked for industries that gives pollution and do you know why? Watch the pictures below.
https://truecostmovie.com/christina-dean-interview/
image source:ย http://www.thistailoredlife.com/blog/2016/1/28/cotton-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly
image source:ย https://ourworld.unu.edu/en/colours-of-water-bangladeshs-leather-tanneries
Not only is it making peopleโs lives vulnerable like what happened to the Rana Plaza collapse. There are Textile Waste and if you think itโs not that serious since itโs like any other waste then youโre wrong since these textiles release chemicals in the air that creates pollution. Other than that, there are also LEATHERS that is not only harming the people but also the environment. There are various ways that a leather is dyed or tanned but all releases harmful chemicals to the people and the environment. To find out more info on this, open the link below.
http://gizmodo.com/how-leather-is-slowly-killing-the-people-and-places-tha-1572678618
Another issue are the cottons used which is actually affecting the Agriculture Industry. As you can see, like any other plants or crops, Cotton is also consumed by pest thus it requires pesticides and as you know, these chemicals can be harmful to us and to the environment. Thereโs even an area that is already populated by people with various disabilities and diseases. Commonly, itโs either cancer or mental retardation.
image source:ย http://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/poisoning-punjab
What struck me most was during January 2014 wherein the Cambodian garment workers protested for a higher wage only to be hurt injured or killed. Itโs devastating and I was almost in tears when I saw this scene in the movie. The law enforcers were disappointing and the government do not deserve their positions. Iโm not really aware of how their government works but seeing that scene was very cringe-worthy. Yet, they do not deserve all the blame because their decision all came down to the consumers and the brand owners since the consumer are the ones who technically wages the money since theyโre the ones who buys the product and the brand owners since some of them are filled with greed and selfishness.
image source:ย http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-25585054
I admit I could be or could be not one of those consumers but like the others who are campaigning right now, at least Iโm helping. Iโm not really guilty since I wasnโt aware of it while I bought those clothes but I just want to help from the heart because if you are a person who gets affected easily then youโre โthinkingโ would change once you see โTHE TRUE COSTโ movie and by the way, this is a documentary.
NOTE: if one of my closest friends ever read this article, Iโll let you watch the film in my phone for free if we see each other.
Do you own any clothes that you no longer use? What do you do with it? Do you donate it or sell it?
image source:ย http://inhabitat.com/secondhand-pepe/
image source:ย http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/2014/02/06/1287209/mountain-used-clothing-cordova-ukay-ukay-not-part-typhoon-donation
At Haiti, they have this second-hand clothes which they call Pepe, at the Philippines we call it Ukay-ukay.ย
It turns out, the Philippines is not only a junk shop for cars but also for clothes. Iโm not making a pun here but itโs my opinion. At least though, they sell cheap but fashionable clothes but some are owned by people with diseases so it can also be dangerous. But donโt be discourage because I own tons of second-hand clothes and Iโm still wearing it. Lol
I suppose I already said a lot and showed you pictures already, now itโs time for you to join the movement so head on to (insert link) and watch THE TRUE COST movie atย https://truecostmovie.com/
If your point of views has change and you want to buy clothes from cruelty-free brands then head on to this websites:
https://newclassics.ca/ https://www.thereformation.com/ https://www.everlane.com/
(got the websites from LaMadelynn from youtube - check her acct)ย https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLq5mB76CPuOvftjqq8JMYQ
Iโm supposed to put the brands here who are what we call the Fast Fashion Brands but thereโs too many to mention so Iโm just gonna put the link of the list of the Fast Fashion Brands :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_fashion
Also, there are alternatives for this fast fashion brands so check it out at:
http://aplus.com/a/guide-to-slow-fashion-brands?no_monetization=true
Thatโs all and thanks for giving the time on reading this article. I donโt know if my information is enough but whatโs important is that youโre already aware and you can already make a move. ALSO, letโs try SLOW FASHION










