Clothing poverty : the hidden world of fast fashion and second-hand clothes

BROOKS Andrew
Clothing poverty : the hidden world of fast fashion and second-hand clothes
London : Zed books, 2015, VII-288 p.
Texte remanié de : Thèse de doctorat : Sciences sociales : Université de Londres : 2012.
ISBN 978-1-78360-067-0

MOND 778

Résumé éditeur :

Following a pair of jeans, Clothing Poverty takes the reader on a vivid around-the-world tour to reveal how clothes are manufactured and retailed, bringing to light how fast fashion and clothing recycling are interconnected. Andrew Brooks shows how recycled clothes are traded across continents, uncovers how retailers and international charities are embroiled in commodity chains which perpetuate poverty, and exposes the hidden trade networks which transect the globe.

Stitching together rich narratives, from Mozambican markets, Nigerian smugglers and Chinese factories to London’s vintage clothing scene, TOMS shoes and Vivienne Westwood’s ethical fashion lines, Brooks uncovers the many hidden sides of fashion. (4e de couv.)

Axe de recherches :

• Axe 1 : Cultures visuelles et matérielles