The #PayUp Campaign is calling out those major retailers who are yet to pay for orders placed. You can sign the petition below to support the campaign.
Sign the #PayUpPetition
Since the #PayUp campaign was launched and brands were named and shamed for the way they have handled the situation, some companies have responded to questions about their actions during this crisis. Fashion Revolution has shared the below responses.
How major brands and retailers are responding to questions about their handling of the crisis and impacts on suppliers and supply chain workers:
Clean Clothes Campaign has posted a live-blog that aims to collect daily information about how the new Coronavirus COVID-19 is influencing garment workers' rights in supply chains around the world.
Read the Clean Clothes blog here
It is really important to highlight that according Label behind the Label approximately 80% of garment workers are women aged between 18 – 35. Women are often exploited in these roles, working long hours, and earning well below the living wage. Fast fashion is a very real feminism issue, many highstreet t-shirts promote women empowerment but the women who made the t-shirt are exploited.
To keep up to date with these events I would recommend following the Fashion Revolution on Instagram, they have also released the Fashion Transparency Index 2020.
On a positive note; there are lots of amazing independent and ethical fashion brands promoting that same message, so we can shout about empowering women and back it up!
Thanks for reading, if you want to read more about my process of working with fair trade artisans, you can view past blog posts here
And visit the Lazy Luna website here
Thanks, Sara x
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Fairtrade itself implies that products are produced ethically, but there is more too it than ensuring fair wages. Fairtrade certified organisations are required to adopt 10 key principles. These principles focus on the artisans, opportunity for workers, and environmental issues.
3 - When trading, the organisation should consider not only the profits but the respect and commitment to the environmental and economic well-being of the smaller producers. The supplier companies should also have a commitment to deliver products that match these standards.
4 - The payment should be mutually agreed between the producer and the organization, in a way that the producer is paid fairly and the products are able to have a competitive price in the market. It is important to highlight the importance of equal payments to men and women.
5 - The organisation should adhere to the United Nations (UN) Convention on children’s rights. The organisation has the duty of making sure the children’s rights are applied during all the process of production, even if the organization is not directly responsible for all the stages of it, and even if the negotiations of the trade are made through third parties.
6 - The organisation has to reject any type of discrimination and promote gender equality, providing equal opportunities and compensation regardless of an individual’s race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, HIV/AIDS status or age.
7 - The organisation should follow strict policies/laws regarding the workspace and work hours of their employees, and make sure that when they trade with a given producer, this one also obeys these regulations.
8 - The organisation has to have a commitment with their producers and workers, to give them an opportunity to grow and seek a bright future.
9 - The organization should be an example of fair trade, promoting a business model that brings positive changes to poor communities and encouraging more companies to do the same.
10 - Environment should be taken into account at all times, from the source of the materials to the type of energy used. Companies must always try to use sustainable materials and to leave the least amount of residuals in the environment. The reduction of energy consumption and of greenhouse gas emissions also have to be part of the agenda.
At Lazy Luna we are proud to work with our Fair Trade partners. To view the full collection of Lazy Luna products click here
]]>In order to generate impact, the Ethical Fashion Movement must count on a collective effort from brands, government, and consumers. It is necessary to make legal adjustments to ensure the safety of workers, avoid exploitation of the flora and fauna, control the amount of pollution, and also give incentives to companies to change their mode of production.
Mutual cooperation is crucial for arriving at a point in which Fashion will not be only or mostly a manner of expression, but an instrument of social change, providing jobs and sustainable and not-harmful production.
I spent some time with the wonderful Mili and her family whilst in India last year, the unit is beautifully tucked away by the family home in a rural village. We worked in the unit developing our designs onto fabric, we drank tea, had homemade Bengali snacks and enjoyed some time getting to know one another.
Mili is one of those super inspirational women, she has built the unit up from nothing to provide for her family. She not only supports her family but has built her reputation as a printer to secure enough work to employ local villagers. On top of that, Mili is now expanding into embroidery and is supporting a number of women from the local community with embroidery work.
The Madhubani Printing Unit, follows the 10 principles of fair trade; https://wfto.com/fair-trade/10-principles-fair-trade
Working with fair trade producers means that we can be confident all producers receive fair pay, gender equality and safe working conditions.
Slow fashion is on the increase and at LAZY LUNA we love working with smaller producers groups, getting to know the producers and their individual stories.
Follow Lazy Luna @_lazyluna on Instagram for updates on our product and producer journey!
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A little bit about Lazy Luna so far – My name is Sara and I have been working with fair trade artisans around the world for 6 years, there is nothing I enjoy more! Having this experience and a passion for textiles, design, and travel I always knew that creating ethical products was my goal.
Last year I took the leap and me and my savings went to India to start working with a wonderful fair trade organisation in Kolkata. Following on from that trip we launched in October 2018 with two collections.
It’s now a really exciting time, with a lot happening in 2019 for Lazy Luna.
Below are some of my favourite images from that first step towards developing Lazy Luna.
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