Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But cynics say his environmental enthusiasm was just for show and has melted quicker than the. I had already done a lot of research before and of course knew the basics about specific techniques such as environmental foot printing from my other work, but it was amazing how much the industry changed even while i was writing my book, so i had to research indepth and. The links will take you to the web sites home page. Lucy siegle born 8 november 1974 is a british journalist and writer on environmental issues.
In the fashion industry she is known as an authority on the environmental and social footprint of the global fashion industry. Journalist, broadcaster and eco lifestyle expert lucy siegle provides a powerful call to arms to end the plastic pandemic along with the tools we need to make decisive change. This book illustrates very clearly the environmental and ethical crimes committed in the name of profit. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Its funny, you spend three years writing a book by yourself in a room and then look at all of these people.
An expose on the fashion industry written by the observers ethical living columnist, unpicking the environmentally devastating and. Claire regnault is a senior curator responsible for fashion and textiles at te papa and coauthor of new zealand post book awards finalist the dress circle. Siegle offers a unique and beguiling perspective on. An expose on the fashion industry written by the observers ethical living columnist, unpicking the environmentally devastating and inhumanely shocking story. Nov 16, 2014 lucy siegle photobombs the prime minister. A little overwhelmed but thrilled, described siegle of how she felt. Unravelling fast fashion and the collapse of rana plaza ebook written by lucy siegle. Lucy is an english writer on topics in the sustainable realm, and she spent quite few years researching and writing this book. Nowadays, fast fashion is a fire spitting dragon destroying the world behind it. In this impassioned book, siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral accountabilities to expose the pitfalls of fast fashion. Lucy siegle is an author, journalist and presenter based in london. She has written a weekly ethical living column for the observer for over the last decade, while also authoring two books. In this impassioned book, siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral accountabilities to. Known for her playful, warm authority, lucy has worked across all uk channels on different formats and themes, and draws on her impressive knowledge and experience on the speaking circuit.
A popular keynote speaker and host across the world, lucy siegle is an accomplished guardianobserver and bbc journalist and broadcaster, with a natural feel and passion for environmental and social justice from the health of the ocean and sustainable fashion, to current affairs and politics, lucy has spoken on a range of issues related to the environment. Search the australian booksellers association website to find a bookseller near you. Our contributing editor, lucy siegle is a journalist and writer on environmental issues and a reporter on the one show. Lucy siegle believes that it is indeed possible to be an ethical fashionista. In her first book, green living in the urban jungle 2000, siegle encouraged readers to adopt a greener lifestyle. Is fashion wearing out the world, published by fourth estate london, 2011 was also the basis for hit netflix documentary, the true cost, in which siegle appears and is credited as coexecutive producer. Her new book turning the tide on plastic is out now, find it here. Refocusing the debate squarely back on the importance of basic consumer rights, siegle reveals the truth behind cut price, bulk fashion and the importance. Inform about the fallouts and problems of an exploitative fashion economy in all its aspects from growing cotton to selling it in stores aswell as providing the reader with thoroughly researched and personal experienced solutions and a new set of values to look for in sustainable fashion.
Sixty firstyear fashion students at northumbria university decided to have a go, spending a day in their own sewing room, set up as a simulated version of a typical production line producing tshirts. Fashion and elegance do not even enter into the picture. It took me quite a long time about three and a half years working on it although not full time. May 05, 2008 a reformed fast fashion lover shows how the fashion industry is not sustainable or ethical. Is fashion wearing out the world, published by fourth estate london. Shes also one of the producers of the true cost, a documentary film which examines fast fashion and the often dismal realities of industrialscale apparel manufacture.
Turning the tide on plastic by lucy siegle hachette uk. Jun 11, 2011 but according to lucy siegle s new book, this is just the thin end of an unsightly wedge. After working for a textile company in south london, siegle joined the observer magazine then life magazine as an administrator in 2000. The blurb on the back of the book states that it peels back the layers of the global wardrobe to reveal the naked truth about the big name it brands. A reformed fast fashion lover shows how the fashion industry is not sustainable or ethical.
Big fashion has become unsustainable and if you hoped you were doing your bit by avoiding primark, you. She has been battling to tell stories about the earth, crisis and opportunity for nearly 20 years in the mainstream media and is the first to admit. This is one of the most interesting fashion books i have read. Unfortunately, in the course of a few decades, the economic miracle turned into a monster. Lucy siegle is the author of green living in the urban jungle and contributing writer on a good life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read to. But according to lucy siegle s new book, this is just the thin end of an unsightly wedge.
Lucy siegle is a british journalist and writer on environmental issues. An expose on the fashion industry written by the observers ethical living columnist, examining the inhumane and environmentally devastating story behind the clothes we so casually buy and wear. Unravelling fast fashion and the collapse of rana plaza. Now she turns her attention and brings her authority to bear on plastic, the environmental struggle of our age. Refocusing the debate squarely back on the importance of basic consumer rights, siegle reveals the truth behind cut price, bulk fashion and the importance of your purchasing decisions, advocating the case for a new sustainable design era where we are assured of value for money. Dec 11, 2018 turning the tide on plastic is here just in time. Lucy siegle turned the tide on the fashion pandemic in her last book. Lucy siegle an authoritative voice the carbon footprint. This book enlightens us on the garment factories that make fast fashion clothes and the supporting industries such as the dye houses and animal farms for exotic skins. Siegle offers a unique and beguiling perspective on environmental issues and ethical consumerism. Lucy champions sustainable solutions and is one of the main driving forces of the slow fashion movement.
Lucy siegle is an independent writer and journalist broadcast and print. It is a cleareyed, authoritative and accessible guide to help us to take decisive and effective personal action. The first chapters discuss unethical conducts fashion companies do, from raw material exploitation and labor enslavement for the sake of. If you want to read this yourself you can buy lucy siegles book here. Coming from a fashion background i found it interesting and eye opening, and i feel very inspired to do some thing.
Lucy is also an executive producer on the true cost and we sat down with her to talk about the factory collapse at rana plaza, what change if any has. Lucy siegle an authoritative voice the carbon footprint of. See more ideas about tv presenters, tv girls and fashion. Who had bought in, originally readily and then because i was addicted on some level. Jul 05, 2011 in this impassioned book, siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral accountabilities to expose the pitfalls of fast fashion. From a strong journalistic background, she is a specialist in ecological and ethical lifestyle matters. Interesting because it exposes fashion industry from another side, revealing the unseen, the unethical, and what major fashion firms have hidden from consumers. The book is framed from my position as an enthusiastic consumer of mainstream, high street aka fast fashion. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read we are what we wear. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information. But according to lucy siegles new book, this is just the thin end of an unsightly wedge.
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