Ethical Fashion

Silvia Dimitrova ()
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Silvia Dimitrova: University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria

Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, 2020, vol. 9, issue 3, 27-39

Abstract: Given the increasing interest in ethical brands, the paper identifies and analyses the key issues within the fashion industry regarding ethics in modern society and economy. What exactly makes researches state that fashion is deadly, unsustainable and unethical? The article considers the issues on the basis of the human and animal rights, environmental impacts, governments' lack of regulation, fashion industry and its supply chain characteristics, and consumers' behavior. Globalization, outsourcing, geographically longer and extended supply chains and the lack of visibility and control, are some of the premises identified in causing ethical issues in fashion industry. Finally, it concludes with what are the features of ethical fashion in general. It uses secondary sources obtained mainly through the media and the literature to review the current debates within the industry.

Keywords: ethical fashion; fashion industry; supply chains; labour issues; animal rights; environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q53 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.36997/IJUSV-ESS/2020.9.3.27

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