1. Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
During this time period most individuals owned few and basic pieces of clothing that were durable, of high quality and often reusable. ... Regarding the consumer aspect there is a lack of information and understanding of how clothing items are created and how cheap prices result in high costs in terms of social and environmental capital. ... In the words of Victor Yung, Chairman of Li&Fung;, Hong Kong's main suppliers to American and European brands, "We might decide to buy yarn from Korean producers but have it woven and dyed in Taiwan the Japanese have the best zippers and buttons...
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- Grade Level: Graduate