Open Letter To Indian Designer In View Of Artisans' Contribution
Rage erupted by netizens over Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s collaboration with H&M due to expensiveness and cultural appropriation issues. However, collectively, 15 Indian crafts associations have sent an open letter to Mukherjee showing concern that though the clothing involves traditional craftsmanship, the artisans were benefitting in any way or not. “This was an incredible opportunity to position India’s design and… read-more
Tags: Sabyasachi Mukherjee , Fashion Designer, H&M, New Collection
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Global Brands Like H&M & Nike Face Serious Dilemma Over Xinjiang Cotton In China
Global brands like H&M and Nike are under fire for accusing China that cotton from Xinjiang is produced by the forced labour of Uyghur captives. They are in a dilemma as failing to stop the use of Xinjiang cotton may invite legal trouble from Washington with the US ban on imports. Besides, purging Xinjiang cotton will invite the wrath of the Chinese government which may get their business boycotted.
Tags: China, Xinjiang, US-China, H&M
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Nike, Adidas, H&M Face Chinese Boycott For Supporting Uighur Muslims
Global apparel brands like H&M, Nike and Adidas are facing boycott in China for their stand against alleged abuse of Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang. Reportedly, H&M had earlier stated that it is concerned about Uighur Muslims being forced into labour to produce cotton in Xinjiang. Meanwhile, several Chinese celebrities have started cutting ties with Swedish brand H&M, while major e-commerce platforms in the country have … read-more
Tags: China, Nike, H&M, Adidas, Uighur Muslims, Boycott
Courtesy: CNN