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Book Synopsis: “A fascinating chronicle of the $55-billion-a-year global denim industry.” —David Futrelle, Los Angeles Times
Rachel Louise Snyder reports from the far reaches of the multi-billion-dollar denim industry in search of the people who make your clothes. From a cotton picker in Azerbaijan to a Cambodian seamstress, a denim maker in Italy to a fashion designer in New York, Snyder captures the human, environmental, and political forces at work in a complex and often absurd world. Neither polemic nor prescription, Fugitive Denim captures what it means to work in the twenty-first century.
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Discover the captivating world behind your favorite pair of jeans with Fugitive Denim: A Moving Story of People and Pants in the Borderless World of Global Trade. This groundbreaking book by Rachel Louise Snyder takes you on an immersive journey into the $55-billion-a-year global denim industry that will leave you enlightened and inspired.
Through extensive research and eye-opening interviews, Snyder uncovers the untold stories of the people who make your clothes. From the cotton fields of Azerbaijan to the sweatshops of Cambodia, each chapter exposes the human, environmental, and political forces at play in this complex and often bewildering world.
Written in an engaging and accessible style, Fugitive Denim presents a balanced view of the global denim trade. It neither judges nor prescribes, but instead offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it truly means to work in the twenty-first century. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a conscious consumer, or simply curious about the forces that shape our clothing industry, this book is a must-read.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through the hidden world of denim. Order your copy of Fugitive Denim today and gain a deeper understanding of the people, places, and politics behind your favorite fashion staple.
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