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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. " Sounds a lot like the factories in Leicester doesn’t it!! | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Sounds a lot like the factories in Leicester doesn’t it!! " Apparently in Romania they make posh ski jackets. Not in Leicester. | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Sounds a lot like the factories in Leicester doesn’t it!! Apparently in Romania they make posh ski jackets. Not in Leicester. " Are you questioning the quality of clothing from the great British manufacturing centre of Leicester? I’m sure the exploited will feel just the same whatever they are making. | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Sounds a lot like the factories in Leicester doesn’t it!! Apparently in Romania they make posh ski jackets. Not in Leicester. Are you questioning the quality of clothing from the great British manufacturing centre of Leicester? I’m sure the exploited will feel just the same whatever they are making. " I'm not questioning Leicester quality. Well maybe a little. It's the fashionistas of fab doing the exploiting of Romanian peasants. | |||
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"As are we all exploiting the children that work in the cobolt mines of the Congo. " It's morally a bit different to just exploiting workers for the purpose of being a supercillious poseur | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. " Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU ." Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) " They do for many i know who buy them | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them " Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. | |||
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"As are we all exploiting the children that work in the cobolt mines of the Congo. It's morally a bit different to just exploiting workers for the purpose of being a supercillious poseur" Come on Chris your exploit all those imaginary professors all the time to pose!! Do you also imagine them crying themselves to sleep after discussing mind boggling subjects with you then they realise they are not professor level at all or in fact real?? ???? | |||
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"As are we all exploiting the children that work in the cobolt mines of the Congo. It's morally a bit different to just exploiting workers for the purpose of being a supercillious poseur Come on Chris your exploit all those imaginary professors all the time to pose!! Do you also imagine them crying themselves to sleep after discussing mind boggling subjects with you then they realise they are not professor level at all or in fact real?? ????" My erudition speaks for itself I feel | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. " Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . " I've quoted the actual report in the OP... Can't get more factual than that really | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . " I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. " True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets. | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets. "If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you? | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets. "It’s horrific with either . But in the interests of trade we let it happen and in the interested of a bargain we buy products made this way and never bat an eyelid. | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
It’s horrific with either .
But in the interests of trade we let it happen and in the interested of a bargain we buy products made this way and never bat an eyelid.
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you? "It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label . You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island?? | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. " Yet we are happy to buy Taiwanese or some other poor asian countries sweatshop for our american branded sportswear firm Or for our Smartphones smart pads & laptops pc etc . | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
Is YSL still classed as a high end brand ?"Their trainers are £800 a pair so they obviously think they are!! | |||
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"Just to remind everyone that COBALT (used in every single smartphone comes from the Congo and is mined by children as young as 7. Being a 'convenient' saviour to the World comes at a 'whole world price'. Otherwise, it's just lip-service really. " Do we ever ask ourselves if we really care or do we pretend it isn’t happening?? I’m typing on said phone so I’m guilty of supporting the trade but isn’t this something our government should address on our behalf . We need the Cobalt but we don’t want children working to support their families . How much profit do the phone companies make annually ?? Maybe keep the price to us but drop their profit to give a fair wage. | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
Is YSL still classed as a high end brand ?
Their trainers are £800 a pair so they obviously think they are!! "Yes but Berluti & Visvim will stand you in a grand . A mate of mine once had a pair of hightops from Louis Vuitton that stood him in just shy of £2k . Ok they were aligator or croc & really were nice , so again are YSL really a High end brand ?  | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
Is YSL still classed as a high end brand ?
Their trainers are £800 a pair so they obviously think they are!!
Yes but Berluti & Visvim will stand you in a grand .
A mate of mine once had a pair of hightops from Louis Vuitton that stood him in just shy of £2k .
Ok they were aligator or croc & really were nice , so again are YSL really a High end brand ?
"Again, pay attention, money (including credit cards) shouts, wealth whispers | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
Is YSL still classed as a high end brand ?
Their trainers are £800 a pair so they obviously think they are!!
Yes but Berluti & Visvim will stand you in a grand .
A mate of mine once had a pair of hightops from Louis Vuitton that stood him in just shy of £2k .
Ok they were aligator or croc & really were nice , so again are YSL really a High end brand ?
Again, pay attention, money (including credit cards) shouts, wealth whispers "Not my Money A mate who is a pro Footy player Still you carry on | |||
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"According to a fair trade report, concerning luxury brands who use Romania for cheap production: "For more than a decade, the country’s garment industry has been suffering from a dramatic labour shortage , because the industry’s working conditions are infamously bad in the country. Workers regard the industry’s extremely low wages as the most serious problem. The average wage within regular working hours of interviewed workers was as low as 14 percent of a living wage. Contrary to the law, the salary within regular working hours was very often below the statutory minimum wage – which itself only constitutes a mere 17 percent of a living wage. According to workers, non-payment of the legal minimum wage for regular working hours is the norm.. Many workers report that they are forced to take out loans to deal with everyday expenses like heating costs in winter. This means that most workers are heavily in debt. “I am paying back a loan while earning €150 per month. We did not borrow the money for some fancy purchases, but to pay my medical treatment.” a worker told our researcher" Hopefully there's no fabbers who would buy such stuff. Surely a Responsible Fashionusta is buying From PATZAIKIN , GNANA STUDIO or REDU . Nope, apparently they don't make the right sort of jacket (shrug) They do for many i know who buy them Someone on fab who is a bit more fashion conscious would have to explain the differences between the Romanian factories. Or maybe you shiuld just name & Shame the companies covered in your Opening post . Then there would be no need if explanations of Romanian Fashion companies & others . I actually think we would all be surprised by who is exploiting workers around the world but selling t shirts for three quid must surely wake people up to ask how is that possible ? M&S stopped their U.K. manufacture only policy as they couldn’t compete with low wage economies in the Far East. Morocco was their surprising favourite producer I seem to remember. Not sure today. True but you have the same people who are making £3 t shirts making 2 grand jackets.
If the person buying the 2 grand jacket knew that, surely they'd be a bit upset? You don't expect Dacia to make your Rolls Royce, do you?
It’s happening across industry . The label is everything but when you look closer it’s nothing more than a label .
You don’t really think YSL have mermaids sewing their clothes on a sun kissed island??
Is YSL still classed as a high end brand ?
Their trainers are £800 a pair so they obviously think they are!!
Yes but Berluti & Visvim will stand you in a grand .
A mate of mine once had a pair of hightops from Louis Vuitton that stood him in just shy of £2k .
Ok they were aligator or croc & really were nice , so again are YSL really a High end brand ?
Again, pay attention, money (including credit cards) shouts, wealth whispers
Not my Money
A mate who is a pro Footy player
Still you carry on
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