Fashion

Marjorie Taylor Greene's outfit at the State of the Union address

Yuh-Line Niou on the Politics of Clothing Yuh-Line Niou on the Politics of Clothing

There is always a politics to clothing choices—especially if you’re a political figure subject to media scrutiny.

Mar 3, 2023 / Yuh-Line Niou

Women Are Changing the Look of Leadership

Women Are Changing the Look of Leadership Women Are Changing the Look of Leadership

Our visual understanding of power has always been male-coded.

Nov 30, 2021 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Em Rata

Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism” Emily Ratajkowski: “I’m Very Displeased With Capitalism”

A conversation with the essayist and model about her debut collection My Body, critiquing capitalism, the commodification of one’s image, and much more.

Nov 17, 2021 / Q&A / Larissa Pham

Fashion waste climate change

Greenwashing Fashion Greenwashing Fashion

These days, sustainability is on trend. But the trend cycle of fast fashion isn’t sustainable.

Apr 22, 2021 / Julian Epp

Muslim men after prayer

Those Shoes Were Made by a Uighur Detainee Those Shoes Were Made by a Uighur Detainee

China forces Muslim minorities to produce materials that may be used by Nike, Uniqlo, Zara, and other retail giants. It’s time for the fashion industry to talk about divestment.

Mar 5, 2020 / Jasmin Malik Chua

Gucci Blackface

White People Can’t Quit Blackface White People Can’t Quit Blackface

And it’s not because they think it’s funny.

Feb 20, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Climate Justice and Economic Justice Are Not in Conflict

Climate Justice and Economic Justice Are Not in Conflict Climate Justice and Economic Justice Are Not in Conflict

Redistribution will have to be a big part of any program that effectively tackles the climate crisis.

Feb 8, 2019 / Michelle Chen

Bangladesh garment workers protest

Stories the Fashion Media Won’t Tell Stories the Fashion Media Won’t Tell

Why are fashion outlets ignoring Bangladeshi garment-worker protests?

Jan 18, 2019 / Minh-Ha T. Pham

Textile factory worker

The Clothing Industry Is Set to Consume a Quarter of the Global Carbon Supply by 2050 The Clothing Industry Is Set to Consume a Quarter of the Global Carbon Supply by 2050

What would it take to make the fashion industry truly sustainable?

Feb 13, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Ivanka Trump speech

Is China Trying to Silence the Workers Who Make Ivanka Trump’s Apparel? Is China Trying to Silence the Workers Who Make Ivanka Trump’s Apparel?

Human-rights activists face trial after an investigation into an abusive factory.

Jul 10, 2017 / Michelle Chen

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