2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Has thrifting become a version of fast fashion?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 10:35 AM

"Thrifting isn't a perfect solution though. It normalizes consumers buying more of clothes. While thrifting lengthens the life-span of clothes, it still contributes to the country's problem with exces ...

The death of microtrends and dissolving fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 10:35 AM

"Still, I do not wish to focus primarily on what has already been said about microtrends. Yes, microtrends are terrible. They’re terrible for fashion, they’re terrible for the environment. They reflec ...

Garment leaders demand free trade unionism
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 10:35 AM

"President of the organisation Amirul Haque Amin said at the rally that the garment sector was facing various problems, including the obstacle to get registration for new labour rights bodies and garm ...

2022 Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 10:35 AM

"U.S. fashion companies are adopting a more diverse sourcing base in response to supply chain disruptions and the need to mitigate growing sourcing risks. • Asia remains the dominant sourcing base for ...

Fast fashion’s greatest perpetuators
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 10:35 AM

"Mind-bending marketing strategies Either marketers are getting too good at their jobs, or humans now accede to messages with very little convincing. I believe it’s the latter. Throughout my four year ...

How ethical is PacSun?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 10:35 AM

"How ethical is PacSun? This teen-oriented American brand may be popular, but its lack of action for people and the planet is worrying. Read the article to learn more about PacSun’s “We Avoid” rating. ...

Trade unions condemn whipping of migrant worker
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 01:32 PM

"We the 45 undersigned groups and organisations are shocked that Indonesian migrant worker Sabri bin Umar was whipped at the Tawau Prison on 23/6/2022 despite there being an appeal at the High Court r ...

Why is it so hard to find truly sustainable swimwear?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 01:32 PM

"From a sustainability perspective though, swimwear can have a hugely detrimental impact on the environment. Why? Firstly, it’s made from (usually virgin) synthetic materials such as polyester and nyl ...

4 die as train rams bus in Gazipur
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 01:32 PM

"Four people have died and at least 15 others have been injured after a bus was rammed by a train on the Maizpara rail crossing in Gazipur’s Sreepur. [...] The bus was carrying workers to the Zaman Fa ...