Mar Rosa's Key Ideas from Consumed
by Aja Barber

The fashion industry often turns a blind eye to the human cost of fast fashion: sweatshop labor, poor working conditions, and exploitation of garment workers in developing countries.

This highlights the need for greater accountability and ethical sourcing practices to ensure the protection of workers' rights and well-being 👀💪.

Many industries, especially fashion, promote consumerism, urging people to constantly buy new trends and discard old items.

This book critiques this mindset and advocates for a shift towards mindful consumption and sustainable fashion, emphasizing quality over quantity and encouraging readers to prioritize long-lasting and ethically produced garments.👗

The author discusses how mainstream fashion can be harmful by promoting stereotypes and excluding marginalized communities based on race, gender, and body size. They argue for more diversity, inclusivity, and representation in the fashion industry to challenge traditional beauty standards and promote acceptance of all individuals.

Key concepts:

• sustainable fashion
• ethical fashion
• individual choices
• activism
• positive change

The fashion industry has issues. But don't feel helpless - you can make a difference!
The book teaches you:

• how to support sustainable and ethical fashion brands
• ways to engage in activism
• how to advocate for positive change

Our choices matter - and we can use them to create a better future for fashion and the world. 💪🌎 #sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion #activism #change

The book envisions a fashion industry that prioritizes environmental stewardship, social justice, and consumer well-being for a more sustainable and equitable future.

• Key concepts: sustainability, environmental stewardship, social justice, consumer well-being
• Objective: achieve a sustainable and equitable fashion industry