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do you know the cost of making jeans?
Do you know what it really takes to make a pair of jeans? we have traced the journey of jeans from the cotton seed to your favourite pair of jeans. But with over 2 billion pairs of jeans produced worldwide each year, just how sustainable is our beloved blue fabric?
Water; a study by Levi Strauss & Co found that producing one pair of Levi jeans requires a staggering 3781 litres of water.
Dyes; In addition to the pesticides used in cotton production, harmful chemicals may also be used extensively in denim’s dyeing process. Such chemicals can be harmful to the environment and a risk to worker health and safety.
h&m genderless collection
H&M have finally released a genderless clothing line, inclusive for all genders and sizes. Finally a big high-street brand have released a genderless line of clothing as a step forward for the clothing market, and have made it easier for people to feel included and not judged for the clothes they wear as they are for everyone, but there is nothing stopping you wearing what you want! By H&M releasing this line of clothing it has allowed more confidence in the LGBTQ+ community as there is something for everyone.
WHAT BREXIT MEANS FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY IN THE UK
For British designers Brexit is causing a real danger of them losing talented team members, international partners and buyers as it means a higher price will be charged due to the change of import and export taxes. British designers are hoping to remain as they don't want to face these extra costs as it could lead to a loss of customers and partners all around Europe and potentially change their relationships with American buyers and partners.
where do you draw the line?
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