Growing up in Toronto, Ontario, my mother’s Vogue Magazines were my prize possessions. I would cut out my favourite images and plaster them around my room until my wallpaper couldn’t be seen. I would be captivated by the remarkable women featured in Vogue, whether it was an exclusive with Tina Fey or Michelle Obama photographed by Annie Leibovitz. The fashion industry was a dream world, until April 24th, 2013— the day of the Rena Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, killing over 1137 workers. Follow-up investigations revealed that several clothing brands such as JC Penny and the Canadian brand Joe Fresh had outsourced production to the factory. The collapse sparked outrage within me, motivating me to educate myself and others about the dark side of the fashion industry. I still loved fashion; I just changed what I loved about it. I now love the investigative fashion journalists who expose brutal realities within the industry. I love the brands that focus on inclusivity, equality, and sustainability. I love magazines that are committed to changing the typical standards of beauty. I want this blog to illuminate issues in the fashion industry and showcase the many companies and brands that are sustainable, ethical, and revolutionary.
Now that you know my purpose, how about I tell you who I am. I am a McGill student studying art history and communications. Art history and fashion have are intrinsically linked; for me, fashion is wearable art and a way to express yourself. In my spare time, I write for the Bull & Bears arts and culture section. Books, movies, and television also take up a large chunk of my time. My favourite book is One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus, my favourite movie is 13 going on 13, and my favourite shows are 30 Rock and Sex & the City. Oh, and I also love my family and friends with all my heart.
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