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Minh-Ha T. Pham

Why We Can’t Have Nice Things : Social Media’s Influence on Fashion, Ethics, and Property

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Fashion, De/colonialism, Agency

Minh-ha T. Pham critically examines the intersection of digital culture and the fashion industry, exploring how social media reshapes ideas of creativity, ownership, and ethical labor. Through incisive analysis, Pham unveils how influencers and platforms commodify aesthetics while obscuring labor inequalities and perpetuating exploitative practices. The book critiques fast fashion and intellectual property disputes, highlighting the ethical dilemmas amplified by digital visibility. With its interdisciplinary approach, the text invites readers to reconsider their complicity in sustaining inequitable systems. A timely contribution, it challenges dominant narratives about fashion's democratization.

28.10.26

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As the online realm often feels infinite, this directory highlights non-commercial, critical, and experimental online content related (but not limited) to fashion and creative practices. It features projects, essays, visuals, and events, offering tools to navigate this dynamic landscape.

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