It’s been over 7 years since the Rana Factory Collapse killed over 1000 garment workers and forced the inhumane reality of fast fashion into headlines and the fashion-conscious public’s consciousness.
 
Whether you are just sustainable fashion  curious or already raising the (thrifted or locally made!) fashion revolution flag, may I recommend Wardrobe Crisis: How We Went from Sunday Best to Fast Fashion by Clare Press for your sustainable fashionista reading list. 

In Wardrobe Crisis, fashion journalist Press leads the reader on a thorough and entertaining tour of the industry, from the high street to haute couture. Press demystifies some of the wasteful and inefficient practices of the industry, and platforms professionals leading the charge for change. My favourite chapter was Waste Not, Want Not, about thrifting, my go-to solution - we love a secondhand find here at The English Imaginarium! 

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“Buy thoughtfully. Buy consciously... Be informed. And don’t look frumpy, because it will make you miserable.” ~ Katharine Hamnett 

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TO TEACH? 🍎
For an ELA class, realistically probably not, except perhaps for a journalism unit or student-selected independent reading for a budding high school budding fashionista. However, I would recommend to social studies teachers for a digestible perspective on the sustainability conversation.