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Lucy is an english writer on topics in the sustainable realm, and she spent quite few years researching and writing this. Lucy siegle is a british journalist and television presenter who focuses on environmental issues and ethical consumerism. Lucy siegle is a british journalist and writer on environmental issues. Shes also one of the producers of the true cost, a documentary film which examines fast fashion and the often dismal realities of industrialscale apparel manufacture. In this impassioned book, siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our. I had already done a lot of research before and of course knew the basics about specific techniques such as environmental foot printing from my other work, but it was amazing how much the industry changed even while i was writing my book, so i had to research indepth and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Written in easily managed bitesizedchunks, the book is a thorough and shocking dissection of our fashion industry. Far from outlining a future of drab, ethical clothing, lucy siegle believes that it is indeed possible to be an ethical fashionista. My views, perceptions and understanding of the real cost of what i wear. A popular keynote speaker and host across the world, lucy siegle is an accomplished guardianobserver and bbc journalist and broadcaster, with a natural feel and passion for environmental and social justice from the health of the ocean and sustainable fashion, to current affairs and politics, lucy has spoken on a range of issues related to the environment, social justice and ethical consumerism. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information. Siegle is both friendly the practices of modern fashion are obscene, as is our endorsement of them, as is the fact that this is all the accepted norm. In this impassioned book, siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion, taking stock of our economic health and moral.

It neednt be a formal letter a tweet will often be just as if not more effective. Coming from a fashion background i found it interesting and eye opening, and i feel very inspired to do some thing. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An expose on the fashion industry written by the observers ethical living columnist, examining the inhumane and environmentally devastating story behind the clothes we so casually buy and wear. If youre wondering why these pictures were taken at the beach. Search the australian booksellers association website to find a bookseller near you. Lucy is an english writer on topics in the sustainable realm, and she spent quite few years researching. Far from outlining a future of drab, ethical clothing, lucy siegle believes that it is indeed possible to be an ethical fashionista, simply by being aware of. I think it should be made part of school curriculum. Posted by jill chivers in helpful books and resources. Far from outlining a future of drab, ethical clothing, lucy siegle believes that it is indeed possible to be an ethical fashionista, simply by being aware of how and where and by whom clothing. She has been an observer columnist since 2004 and also contributes features and comment pieces. One part of wearing ethical and sustainable clothes, is sending out a message about what you stand for, and lucy touches on this in her book. She has written a weekly ethical living column for the observer for over the last decade, while also authoring two books.

With highstreet chains churning out fresh designs every few weeks, we now buy more cheap clothes than ever before. An expose of the fashion industry written by the observers ethical liv. In this impassioned book, siegle analyses the global epidemic of unsustainable fashion. Lucy siegle is one of the uks most recognisable opinionforming journalists on environmental issues. Lucy siegle is a writer, broadcaster and public speaker on environmental issues and sustainability. Sixty firstyear fashion students at northumbria university decided to have a go, spending a day in their own sewing room, set up as a simulated version of a typical production line producing tshirts. But according to lucy siegles new book, this is just the thin end of an unsightly wedge.

Lucy siegle quotes author of turning the tide on plastic. I read most of this book on a tiny bench by the sea. An expose on the fashion industry written by the observers ethical living columnist, unpicking the environmentally devastating and inhumanely shocking story behind the clothes we so casually buy and wear. Lucy siegle is an author, journalist and presenter based in london. Tv girls tv presenters short skirts dress skirt tights legs people weather dresses. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Explore books by lucy siegle with our selection at. Kindle edition by lucy siegle author visit amazons lucy siegle page. Why fast fashion is slow death for the planet fashion. Lucy siegle is a bit of a glamourpuss, who writes a newspaper column on ethical living and reports for the bbcs the one show.