Fashion Victims: The Anatomy of Fashion

A Revealing Look at the Dark Side of the Fashion Industry

In her groundbreaking book, Fashion Victims: The Anatomy of Fashion, Dana Thomas exposes the hidden costs of our insatiable appetite for clothing. From the sweatshops of Bangladesh to the fur farms of China, Thomas uncovers the shocking truth about the human and environmental toll of the fashion industry.

The True Cost of Fashion

The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. It is responsible for 10% of global carbon dioxide output, 20% of wastewater, and 35% of microplastic pollution. The industry also generates a staggering amount of waste, with an estimated 92 million tons of clothing produced each year, and only 1% of that clothing being recycled.

The Human Cost of Fashion

The fashion industry is also responsible for widespread human rights abuses. Workers in the garment industry are often paid poverty wages and forced to work in dangerous conditions. They are also often subjected to physical and verbal abuse. In some cases, workers have even been killed in factory fires and other accidents.

The Environmental Cost of Fashion

The fashion industry also has a devastating impact on the environment. The production of clothing requires vast amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. The industry also generates a significant amount of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change.

The Solution

Thomas argues that the fashion industry needs to undergo a radical transformation in order to become more sustainable. She calls for increased transparency, accountability, and regulation in the industry. She also encourages consumers to make more conscious choices about the clothing they buy.

A Must-Read for Anyone Who Cares About Fashion

Fashion Victims is a powerful and eye-opening book that exposes the dark side of the fashion industry. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about fashion, sustainability, and human rights.

Praise for Fashion Victims

"A devastating exposé of the fashion industry's human and environmental toll." — The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who cares about fashion, sustainability, and human rights." — The Guardian

"A powerful and eye-opening book that will change the way you think about fashion." — Vogue

About the Author

Dana Thomas is an award-winning journalist and the author of several books, including Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster and Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. She has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Financial Times.