https://whimsyandrow.com/blogs/journal/whimsy-does-denim
I am not opposed to clothes being made ethically in China. That said, I wanted to rant for a minute about Whimsy + Row's decision to "ethically" --their words-- make jeans in the same factory that's worked with Uniqlo and Levi's. In the cute Q&A session (see linked above) they brush over "fair wages and benefits for all the staff and workers" in about two sentences with no concrete elaboration or transparency about their conditions and pay while a quick google search will tell you "there is no evidence Uniqlo ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain" and "almost none of Levi's supply chain is certified by labour standards which ensure worker health and safety, living wages or other labour rights". This reminds me of how Reformation started greenwashing and moving its supply chain out of the US to cut costs and become more of a fast fashion brand. As a longtime fan of W+R I kind of wanted a space to rant and see what others opinions are. I know sustainability and profits can be at odds sometimes, but it seems W+R have crossed a line out of the realm of "sustainable" manufacturing as they've grown this company, despite still claiming to be a sustainable brand.
Submitted June 11, 2022 at 10:52PM by Violet_Maison https://ift.tt/KyTMaCN
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