Fashionopolis

The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes

By: Dana Thomas

Narrated by: Dana Thomas

A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change

“A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability.” —The New Yorker

What should I wear? It’s a fundamental question we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth. Historically, the apparel trade has exploited labor, the environment, and intellectual property—and in the last three decades, with the simultaneous unfurling of fast fashion, globalization, and the tech revolution, those abuses have multiplied exponentially, primarily out of view.

We are in dire need of an entirely new human-scale model. Bestselling journalist Dana Thomas has traveled the globe to discover the visionary designers and companies who are propelling the industry toward that more positive future by reclaiming traditional craft and launching cutting-edge sustainable technologies to produce better fashion. From small-town makers and Silicon Valley whizzes to household names like Stella McCartney, Levi’s, and Rent the Runway, Thomas highlights the companies big and small that are leading the crusade.

We all have been too casual about our clothes. It's time to get dressed with intention. Fashionopolis is the place to start.

Everyone whp wears clothes must read

So insightful and well researched! The author really knows how to create a narritive while reporting facts.

Eye Opening Insight to Fashion

Love, love, love this audio book. So much information about the cycle of fashion. I've always wondered what happens to clothes that aren't bought from the stores and why we don't have Decades of fashion anymore. If you're into fashion this is a must read.

Very informative and optimistic

Great book about the problems in the fashion industry. Highlights key players and what they are doing to make positive change. Super interesting information I had not heard before.

A must-read on sustainability for fashion!

Fabulous, well-rounded view of vital sustainability topics for fashion!!! I have been reading and researching sustainability in the apparel and textiles industry for a number of years now, but this book furthered my understanding of sustainability concepts, the current industry situation, what designers are currently doing, and future suggestions. I highly recommend this book!

Everyone who purchases clothes should read this book

Great, informative book. Well researched and compelling. A must read for clothing wearers, designers and clothing wearing humans!