‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs
Tens of thousands of workers in world’s second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.
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![People protest against the sale of child-like sex dolls by Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein during a demonstration in front of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville, Le BHV Marais department store, ahead of the opening of Shein's fast fashion first permanent shop in Paris, France, November 3, 2025. The slogans on placards read "Shame on Shein!", "Shein is complicit in child pornography" and "BHV, your shop window shouldn't hide this shame". [Abdul Saboor/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-03T125452Z_554927572_RC20PHAHAU87_RTRMADP_3_SHEIN-FRANCE-SEX-DOLLS-1762256497.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Vogue’s Wintour taps successor to lead editorial at the iconic magazine
Chloe Malle, who has been with the magazine for more than a decade, will take the top job even as Wintour stays on.
From: 101 East
Fast fashion and the dark side of textile recycling in India
101 East exposes the dark side of our fast fashion obsession, revealing its toll on India’s environment and workers.
Published On 10 Jul 2025
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Why is Prada caught in a sandal scandal in India?
The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.
Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers
A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.
Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty
The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy’s position in luxury fashion industry.
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The humble South African shoe that Hollywood A-listers, British royals love
After a funky makeover, the national shoe is being worn by the likes of Matthew McConaughey and Prince Harry.
Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters
As luxury brands expand in India, their fakes are available in big and small markets as well as on social media.
From: 101 East
Inside Italy’s designer bag sweatshops
101 East goes undercover in Italy to expose the sweatshops making bags for some of the world’s leading luxury brands.
Published On 21 Nov 2024
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO charged with operating sex-trafficking ring
Abercrombie’s Mike Jeffries and associates lured dozens of young men into sex acts from 2008-2015, says indictment.
‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik
The city of Solo is the centre of the country’s batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.
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