| Title | Are low- and middle-income countries profiting from fast fashion? |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 77086 |
| Authors | Khurana, K; Muthu, SS |
| Title | Are low- and middle-income countries profiting from fast fashion? |
| Year | 2022 |
| Published | Journal Of Fashion Marketing And Management, 26, 2 |
| Abstract | Purpose In the last two decades, the fashion value chain traveled to developing parts of the world. To these nations, it paved a path for socio-economic development initially but lately, the aftermath has costed more. This article visualizes the gains and losses of fast fashion to these countries. Design/methodology/approach An in-depth systematic literature review was performed to analyze the secondary data from academic journals and reports from international organizations. The authors have compiled their empirical journeys in academia, research and industry from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) based on Schon's (1983, 1990) theory of reflective practice. Further on, the article is structured using the value chain analysis (VCA) method which visualizes the aftermath of mass-producing fashion for the developed countries. Findings In this research it was found that LMICs have made substantial economic progress in the past two decades, however at a high social and environmental cost. It is the right time to find a balance between economic development and harm caused to the citizens of these nations. Originality/value At the moment the existing academic literature talks about unsustainable practices in the fashion sector around the world. This research precisely targets the LMICs where the aftermath is supposed to be much more severe. Further, it provides solutions and urges these nations to bring a substantial change throughout the value chain for a robust future. |
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