Title

Author Talk: “Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment” with Maxine Bédat

Contributor Names

Bédat, Maxine (Panelist)

Pearson, Karen R. (Moderator)

Date

2024-10-08

Description

Author Maxine Bédat will discuss her book, Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment, with FIT’s Sustainability Council chair, Dr. Karen Pearson. Unraveled was selected for FIT’s 2024 Common Read.

The book, which was longlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, offers readers insights into the supply chain. It is described by the publisher as “a groundbreaking chronicle of the birth–and death–of a pair of jeans, that exposes the fractures in our global supply chains, and our relationships to each other, ourselves, and the planet.” Touching on issues related to economics, labor, fashion, sustainability, and the environment, this book has relevance to all of the creative industries.

This event is part of FIT’s Sustainability Awareness Week, a time when we invite our community to learn about recent innovations from industry leaders, FIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni through workshops, panels, tours, and interactive programs about the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability. Experience FIT’s efforts to make a positive impact on the earth, and discover new ways to live with a smaller footprint.

Type

Moving Image

Discussions (events)

Subject

Clothing trade

Sustainability

Fashion design

Economics

Environmental degradation

Denim

Rights

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Identifier

FIT Repository ID: aod_001072