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8 years after the Rana Plaza tragedy, Bangladesh’s garment workers are still bottom of the pile

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In this picture taken June 14, 2013, Henna Begum holds a picture of her daughter Akhi Akhter, a garment worker in the Rana Plaza building in Savar when it collapsed. Kevin Frayer/AP The 2013 Dhaka garment factory collapse, killing more than 1,100 workers and injuring 2,600 more, is the clothing industry’s worst ever industrial incident. It is not just the body count, though, that made the collapse of the Rana Plaza, a nine-story building in the Bangladeshi industrial city of Savar (near Dhaka ) capture global attention (briefly) and spur activism around the world to improve the treatment of garment...

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Luxury Puffer Jacket Is Filled With Helium, And It Actually Flie

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s Image via Andrew Kostman There’s something about the childlike balloon that continues to fascinate grownups. For one, in 2013, Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sold for a then-record price of US$58.4 million. These party objects usually serve an aesthetic purpose more than anything else, but designer Andrew Kostman is changing that with a jacket so lightweight, it literally floats. Like balloons, the air in this puffer jacket is helium, making the ‘Helium-10000’ the “first flying jacket ever.” The inflatable garment—designed in Italy and made in Japan—is packed with a “top secret” ultra-light material and is able to handle the pressure...

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Top 16 for Best Dry Cloth Hanger | Kitchen & Dining Feature

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s   1. HANGERWORLD HANGERWORLD 50 Clear 40inch 80 Gauge Dry Cleaning Laundrette Polythylene Garment Clothes Cover Protector Bags. HANGERWORLD - Sealed pack of 50 polythene garment covers expandable gussets to hold bulky or multiple garments choose desired length Trusted hangerworld british brand Size  length x width 40 x 20 102cm x 51cm approx   Economical clothes covers for protection against dirt dust smells Can be reused if care taken on removal of garment Quality product Packed individually in sealed wrap 80 gauge thickness as used by many dry cleaning shops open at base to load garments Shoulder shapes at...

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Wearing a suit can sometimes feel stuffy and over the top, especially when paired with a dress shirt and a tie.

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  But hey, it’s 2021, and we can do whatever we want to feel comfortable and stylish! Forget the rules and fully embrace the trend of wearing a suit with a V-neck t-shirt.  Whether you’re going to the office or a wedding, trust us, this combination is the ultimate winner; just look at the celebrities such as Chris Hemsworth or Colin Farrel on the red carpet!  Sold, but not sure how to nail the look? Here’s how to wear a suit with a V-neck t-shirt. A perfect match  The t-shirt isn’t just a classic garment; it’s considered a symbol of...

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‘Bad apples have been exposed’: can a fairer fashion industry emerge from crisis?

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Sustainable fashion campaigners reflect on the past year in fashion to mark Earth Day Continue reading... #GarmentWorkers #Fashion #GlobalDevelopment #Environment #LifeAndStylehttps://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/apr/22/bad-apples-have-been-exposed-can-a-fairer-fashion-industry-emerge-from-crisis

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