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The Ethical Dilemma of Luxury Fashion vs. Fast Fashion

The 2013 Rana Plaza disaster exposed the grim realities of fast fashion, leading to greater transparency efforts in the fashion industry. Organizations like Fashion Revolution have helped consumers identify and avoid unethical brands, yet the debate over whether luxury fashion is more ethical remains. Luxury fashion often involves skilled artisans and higher wages, but high prices don’t always guarantee ethical practices. Some luxury brands may still engage in exploitative labor practices despite their steep price tags, challenging the assumption that luxury equates to ethical production.

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