Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes
Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019320
Book • Nonfiction
Various • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas explores the detrimental impact of fast fashion on workers and the environment. The book highlights innovative approaches and individuals leading the way towards a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry. Through case studies and interviews, Thomas provides insight into the changes necessary for a more responsible fashion future.
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Review Roundup
Dana Thomas's Fashionopolis is widely acclaimed for its thorough research and insightful critique of the fashion industry's environmental and ethical impacts. While praised for exposing fast fashion's pitfalls and highlighting sustainable alternatives, some readers find it dense and overly detailed. An eye-opener for eco-conscious fashion enthusiasts, but potentially overwhelming for casual readers.
Who Should Read Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes?
A reader who would enjoy Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas is deeply interested in fashion's history, manufacturing ethics, and sustainability. They likely appreciate investigative works akin to Elizabeth L. Cline’s Overdressed or Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and value insights into industry transformations and responsible consumerism.
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Book • Nonfiction
Various • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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