The (Moral) Price of Clothing

My perfect fall outfit is a balanced medley of textures: a wool H&M scarf (Farhan in Bangladesh), one-hundred percent cotton Gap jeans (Chinese sweatshop laborers), and, of course, the favorite piece in my collection, an oversized Uniqlo blackwatch flannel (Phan Dang family in Vietnam.) This ensemble, coupled with a pair of Oxblood Scalper Boots (unknown), captures the spirit of fall for me. And, remarkably, I was able to construct this outfit for only ninety-five dollars! So when asked about my acquisition of these wonderful fabrics for such a cheap price, I had to commend those responsible. Continue reading