Black Friday is coming, and we know the thrill of finding a "fast fashion" item — but in that victorious, post-purchase haze, how much do we think about how those clothes were made? 97% of clothing sold in the United States is imported. Many cheap clothing items are made by workers in poor conditions, for low pay — and most of those workers are women.
As she hits the red carpet circuit to promote her new movie, Regression, Watson is dedicating her entire wardrobe to the Green Carpet Challenge, which champions ethical fashion that has minimal impact on the environment.
Watson posted on Instagram: "Inspired to consider the whole process of creating a fashion look, we are thinking about all the people, pieces and moving parts! This rack includes designers that are considering local craft and production, artisan skills, the environment, sustainability and the longevity of fashion!"
Her inspiration? The eye-opening documentary The True Cost.
The Global Change Award, announced by H&M on Tuesday, is offering a $1 million grant for those who can come up with innovative ways to recycle clothes. The winners will be charged with developing better ways to recycle clothing, something H&M has already started to do. It's just one piece of a company trying to atone for its past sins
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