There is a new trend in town, one that puts social issues at the heart of fashion. Fashion has never been so “woke”, from female empowerment to issues of sustainability and ethics, and it is encouraging to see that the industry has finally embraced a larger sense of social consciousness. But with this new awareness, one aspect has yet to be addressed: that at the core of these issues runs one common thread of compassion and kindness.
It is the people behind our clothes that need kindness the most. The textiles industry is the second-biggest
