This episode features a discussion on the documentary film Slay, which looks inside the cruelty of the fur, leather, and wool industries. (TW: animal cruelty)

November/December Book & Movie Club Pick:
The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach

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Do you know what natural source was used to create purple clothing dye in ancient times? Find out in this short episode!

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The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach

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Journalist Iman Amrani with Channel 4 (UK) recently released an investigation into SHEIN factories, which were observed undercover with hidden cameras for the first time. Listen to learn some of the key findings.

Information Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/shein-is-treating-workers-even-worse-than-you-thought.html
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/sustainability/inside-the-shein-machine
https://thred.com/style/new-documentary-goes-undercover-inside-sheins-factories/

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If you want a small taste of what you can learn in this month's Book and Movie Club pick, this Fact Friday episode is for you!

Information Source & October Book & Movie Club Pick:
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In part 2 of our discussion on Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell, hear about the progression of Anna Wintour's career at Vogue, Vogue culture, the Met Gala, and more!

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October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay
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Can you guess which designer started the trend of lavish after parties? Find out in this week's Fact Friday!

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https://crfashionbook.com/fashion-g34162146-paris-fashion-week-facts/

October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty)
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This is part 1 of 2 (part 2 coming next week!) of the September Book and Movie Club pick, Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell. We discuss some of the things I found most interesting about the early years of Anna's career.

October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty)
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With a 35% decrease in the past 15 years alone, clothing is being worn less than ever. Listen to this week's Fact Friday to learn just how little the average clothing item is worn before being discarded.

Information Source:
https://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/

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