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Liberians Position To Join The Global Fashion System

Posted by Urban Fashion Network on November 12, 2016 at 5:08pm

With the accession of the Republic of Liberia's membership to the World Trade Organization there has been considerable dialogue amongst Liberian nationals in the United States about the economic future of their West African nation.

Kimma Wreh in Times Square, NY

This past July, during the Liberian Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC the Liberian Ambassador to the United States reminded his constituents that Liberian nationals abroad, particularly in the United States could do more by

GPS Prostitute Platforms, Subtitled Scarves, and Bulletproof Boxers: Impractical Practical Fashions

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 29, 2010 at 3:30pm

Photo via Running With Heels

Sometimes, fashion is weird—those Maison Martin Margiela “hair dresses”, Giles Deacon’s Pacman helmets, everything Richie Rich has done ever. But, in some ways (and somewhat ironically) fashion gets even weirder when it serves a specific purpose. Take a look at these outré designs we’ve noticed recently to see what we mean.

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Gawker’s Coverage Of American Apparel’s Hiring Practices Continues To Baffle, Frighten

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 10, 2010 at 3:42pm

“Not only did they police our clothes but our eyebrows, makeup, nailsand hair color,” said a former employee, “they also openly mockedemployees by posting photos of them online. Our store consultant also onseveral occasions told girls to lose weight or told them they were ‘tootop heavy for crop tops’… They routinely denied applications based onlooks or shoes.” Lovely, really. Seems some managers even went so far asto suggest that African-American employees stop straightening theirhair. Why exact

Chinese Woman Embroiders Better Than You, But Without Arms

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 17, 2010 at 3:27pm

Quirky China News/Rex USA

Yeah, sure, pick stitching your senior project was a pain in the ass, but after checking out Ren Jiemei, we never want to hear you complainagain… ever. [AOL News]

Worldwide Murders of Garment Workers Jumped 30% Last Year

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 9, 2010 at 1:00pm

According to a study by the International Trade Union Confederation, 101 apparel workers and union leaders fighting for their rights in places like Columbia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and other nations lost their lives to strike breakers and management-backed enforcers—a 30% rise over 2008’s casualties.
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Liberians Position To Join The Global Fashion System

Posted by Urban Fashion Network on November 12, 2016 at 5:08pm

With the accession of the Republic of Liberia's membership to the World Trade Organization there has been considerable dialogue amongst Liberian nationals in the United States about the economic future of their West African nation.

Kimma Wreh in Times Square, NY

This past July, during the Liberian Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC the Liberian Ambassador to the United States reminded his constituents that Liberian nationals abroad, particularly in the United States could do more by

GPS Prostitute Platforms, Subtitled Scarves, and Bulletproof Boxers: Impractical Practical Fashions

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 29, 2010 at 3:30pm

Photo via Running With Heels

Sometimes, fashion is weird—those Maison Martin Margiela “hair dresses”, Giles Deacon’s Pacman helmets, everything Richie Rich has done ever. But, in some ways (and somewhat ironically) fashion gets even weirder when it serves a specific purpose. Take a look at these outré designs we’ve noticed recently to see what we mean.

(more…)

Chinese Woman Embroiders Better Than You, But Without Arms

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 17, 2010 at 3:27pm

Quirky China News/Rex USA

Yeah, sure, pick stitching your senior project was a pain in the ass, but after checking out Ren Jiemei, we never want to hear you complainagain… ever. [AOL News]

Worldwide Murders of Garment Workers Jumped 30% Last Year

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 9, 2010 at 1:00pm

According to a study by the International Trade Union Confederation, 101 apparel workers and union leaders fighting for their rights in places like Columbia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and other nations lost their lives to strike breakers and management-backed enforcers—a 30% rise over 2008’s casualties.
(more…)

Gawker’s Coverage Of American Apparel’s Hiring Practices Continues To Baffle, Frighten

Posted by Afingo Fashion on June 10, 2010 at 3:42pm

“Not only did they police our clothes but our eyebrows, makeup, nailsand hair color,” said a former employee, “they also openly mockedemployees by posting photos of them online. Our store consultant also onseveral occasions told girls to lose weight or told them they were ‘tootop heavy for crop tops’… They routinely denied applications based onlooks or shoes.” Lovely, really. Seems some managers even went so far asto suggest that African-American employees stop straightening theirhair. Why exact

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Liberians Position To Join The Global Fashion System

GPS Prostitute Platforms, Subtitled Scarves, and Bulletproof Boxers: Impractical Practical Fashions

Gawker’s Coverage Of American Apparel’s Hiring Practices Continues To Baffle, Frighten

Chinese Woman Embroiders Better Than You, But Without Arms

Worldwide Murders of Garment Workers Jumped 30% Last Year

Liberians Position To Join The Global Fashion System

GPS Prostitute Platforms, Subtitled Scarves, and Bulletproof Boxers: Impractical Practical Fashions

Chinese Woman Embroiders Better Than You, But Without Arms

Worldwide Murders of Garment Workers Jumped 30% Last Year

Gawker’s Coverage Of American Apparel’s Hiring Practices Continues To Baffle, Frighten

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