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Nov 2023
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Fashion History Now #58

Dressed Media
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In today's episode, we answer some listener mail about what is and what isn't fast fashion, discuss the documentary Unboxing Shein and chat about the latest news from The Met's Costume Institute.

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Fashion Revolution Transparency Index

Good On You

The True Cost documentary

Unboxing Shein

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