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We are a group of fashion enthusiasts, advocates for women's rights, and environmental supporters dedicated to transforming the industry's negative impacts on individuals and the environment. Our goal is to promote sustainability in a way that is easy to understand and inclusive. We focus on three main areas: education, advocacy, and transparency.

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The Heat Is On: Climate Change Threatens Garment Workers as Amazon Prime Day Launches

Jul 16, 2024 | remake.world | Devina Buckshee

In 2024, global temperatures soared to over 100°F, with June 2024 recording 3.4°F above average across the U.S., painting a grim picture of future climate conditions. Imagine these current climate conditions, but even hotter. And imagine you’re a worker in a factory. You have bills to pay and a family to feed so you push past the discomfort. You rely on incentives, so you move past the dizziness, the headaches, the fainting even.
How Are Our Clothes Made? — Remake

Apr 30, 2024 | remake.world | Lauren Bates

The fashion industry contributes unequivocally to the climate crisis. Perhaps, if you are a regular Remake reader, you might already know that the fashion industry accounts for 2-8% of greenhouse gas emissions. Which places it, according to most sources, as the third largest polluter global industry. But that pollution and exploitation isn’t shared globally. Largely, the most affected by this pollution, and in turn climate change, are those that live in the global south.
The Cost of Fast Fashion: How Brands Like Shein, Brandy Melville, & Zara Are Harming Us and The Planet — Remake

Apr 11, 2024 | remake.world | Cecilia Huang

I remember walking into the Brandy Melville flagship store in Westwood, Los Angeles, for the first time as a 20-something. My friend was attending UCLA at the time and was ecstatic to show me the new shopping spot that all the cool college kids were talking about. Like many other devoted fans past and present, I immediately swooned over the white brick walls and the carefree California-inspired aesthetic.
6 Black Designers at NYFW Fall/Winter 2024 — Remake

Feb 13, 2024 | remake.world | Mia McNeil

Black creatives have been the inspiration of fashion brands for decades. Spanning before the boom of hip-hop culture influencing fashion and style in the 70s and leading the way to more contemporary creatives like Rihanna, Telfar Clemens and Pharrell creating and designing for global fashion brands to create trends and reinvigorate the industry, black artists, creatives, and designers have continuously showcased their talent and innovation in the fashion world.
Advocacy Day 2023 Recap — Remake

Oct 11, 2023 | remake.world | JeLisa Marshall

America has a problem. Its $9 billion fashion industry is riddled with workplace abuse and wage theft, issues that the nation’s current labor policies do not adequately address. Imagine sitting at a sewing machine from sun up to sun down every weekday, assembling hundreds of garments with no breaks, constantly fighting the urge to faint from heat exhaustion and inefficient ventilation all to be given a paycheck that is drastically lower than minimum wage.
How To Find Durable Clothing — Remake

Sep 29, 2023 | remake.world | Charlotte Kincaid

The quality of clothing has decreased with the dawn of fast fashion. To keep costs low, brands and manufacturers have been opting for cheaper fabrics and scrimping on finishings. Many assume, therefore, that the more expensive the garment, the more durable we can expect it to be. However, recent research conducted by the University of Leeds, supported by Primark and UK charity Hubub, shows that price isn’t always an accurate indication of durability.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Back, But What's Changed? — Remake

Sep 26, 2023 | remake.world | Lauren Bates

The age of the Victoria’s Secret Angels sauntering down the runway and gracing the cover of the Victoria’s Secret catalogs has come and gone. And now, in a way, has come again with the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. While gone is the era of the VS Angels such as Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum, and Tyra Banks, once the embodiment and epitome of sexy, the company seeks to expand its view of what sexy means to all women.
Can Fashion Week Be Sustainable? — Remake

Sep 19, 2023 | remake.world | Cecilia Huang

As one of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) attracts a star-studded crowd of celebrities, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts from around the globe. All eyes are on the runways as designers unveil their newest creations which will define the trends for the upcoming season.
Can Fashion Laws Change the Garment Industry? — Remake

Sep 15, 2023 | remake.world | Laurel Anderson Hoffner

Inside a hot and cramped makeshift sweatshop, seventy-two women found themselves trapped, forced to make clothes from 7am to midnight, seven days a week. Workers wanted to leave, but they couldn’t. They had been deceived by traffickers who had promised them decent jobs, but instead had sold them into forced labor. The factory was surrounded by barbed wire and armed guards patrolled the property day and night.
Are All Eco-Friendly Brands Good? — Remake

Aug 10, 2023 | remake.world | Cecilia Huang

Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, many of us remember the popularity of The North Face jackets. Not only were they the go-to gear for cold winter days, but they were also a status symbol worn by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, music artists such as Biggie Smalls, and our stylish classmates alike. Many recall pleading with our parents for a coveted North Face jacket – emphasizing its practicality, of course.