Global garments: where do our clothes come from?

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Contents

When we look at the label sewn into the seam of our clothes, it usually tells us where the item was made. But how much does this really tell us about where our clothing comes from?

In this video, with Dr Rebecca Collins, we explore why our clothes are global garments.

Acknowledgments

Written and developed by: Rebecca Collins, Caroline Day, Harriet Ridley, Rob Parker, Tim Parker.

Videography by: Rufina Kaloyanova, Harriet Ridley, Rob Parker.

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