Fashion for Social and Environmental Justice

by Runa Ray

Overview

Going by the book, garment factories are generally called compliant when they are lawfully operating within both the external and internal regulations set forth by the fashion company. For example, every factory needs to have a fire exit, a system that allows garment workers a safe environment, a nursery for children and that the structural entity should be robust, adhering to the building and construction legislation.
So, when fashion companies have such regulations in place, what possibly goes wrong?

A collection of articles about the garment industry by Fashion Environmentalist- Runa Ray
You will also enjoy all the images in full color that speak of fashion as activism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218172985
Publisher:	Runa Ray
Publication date:	03/09/2023
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Runa Ray is a Fashion Environmentalist and interdisciplinary designer, who uses fashion to educate and advocate for policy change. 
Having worked extensively with sustainable development goals at the United Nations, and as an educational member of the The International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN) including the United Nations Ocean Decade, she specializes in nature based solutions, circularity, revival of ancient indigenous techniques, design exploration, re-creation of wealth from waste and closed loop methodologies in fashion. Which involve the cross over and collaboration with other industries,
At the United Nations, her talks are combined with written knowledge, design intelligence, exhibitions and shows which have been featured in several leading editorials and news papers including the Huffington post, Vogue, and Harpers Bazaar. 
She is a column writer for the Council of Fashion Designers of America, IOC Unesco, Deccan Herald News paper and Connect for Climate at The World Bank. 
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Swarovski's Regeneration Scholar Award, has her as their lead mentor. 
She also hosts 'Fashion Stories' a show that can be found exclusively on Ruckus Avenue Radio/ Dash Radio, and is a fashion sustainability consultant to the New York Stock Exchange.

Editorial Reviews

The age of circularity and renewable resources is fast approaching. Runa is pioneering this change. In her domain, she is a thought leader

United Nations Global Compact - Vincent Doumeizel

Runa Ray forces you to confront the harsh realities of our consumerism and its effect on the environment. She also gives us alternates which are regenerative, sustainable and easily implementable. This is important and critical as there are no excuses left for us to shift behavior into one that is more in tune with people and planet. The book is a great resource for all those wanting to make these behavioral shifts to a more ecological and socially just way of living.

Red Dot Foundation - Elsa Marie D'Silva

Runa Ray is an advocate for fashion and our planet. She recognizes the future of our industry demands a systematic change in how fashion is created and produced, but without comprising creativity. With natural and easily digestible language, Runa offers keen insights, tangible ideas, and innovative solutions for creating a new business model that addresses climate change. Both fashion students and working designers will find her teachings invaluable as they continue on their creative journey.

Council of Fashion Designers of America - Steven Kolb