Blog post 4 (Peer Review)
The blog that particularly caught my attention is the one written by Fashion Styling and Production student – Maja Majchrzak: https://1920betterlivessmc.myblog.arts.ac.uk/2020/05/11/blog-post-1-28/
I decided to write about this blog because its reflection about the Crew J. lecture (2020) entitled ‘Power’, which also impressed me a lot. This is a fantastic reflection on how the fashion industry connects with themes of sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility. I am excited that the author decided to write about the same aspects that also touched me during the live stream of this lecture. In the presentation of ms. Crew also my attention was caught by given facts about the conditions and standards of work performed by garment workers in developing countries. I think it is very important to remind people of this type of injustice in the world and make people aware and then make changes to improve the lives of others and ours. I am full of admiration for the statistics provided by Maja. It is crucial to give the number of people who create basic products for us and cannot afford to lead an ordinary and dignified life themselves.
I support what she wrote, especially about the power of the media where the production of the program “Love Island” increased the demand for clothes of the brand promoted in the series, and this type of power could also be used for more noble purposes that will bring change, not just profit. It is simply fair to pay employees decent wages because sometimes the prices of making products for the needs of the brand are nothing compared to the great profit that is earned on them.
For Maja, as well as for me, Julia Crew’s words influenced our way of looking at the essence of making the right choices as a consumer, thinking in a sustainable way can affect the world we live in, and even lead to a change for the better. I am very glad that as examples of striving for good changes were actions taken by Vivienne Westwood, which is one of my biggest role models and Extinction Rebellion, whose actions I have supported since they started their revolution.
I truly believe that Maja has reflected fully on the themes of diversity, social responsibility, and sustainability in her blog. It is very good to know that other people also strive for equality and justice.