Fashion Victims

In 'Fashion Victims: The Dangers of Dress Past and Present,' Alison Matthews David delves into the shadowy underside of the fashion world, revealing how historical and contemporary fashion trends have endangered both the makers and wearers of garments.

The book chronicles various instances where fashion choices led to severe health risks and fatal outcomes, such as the use of arsenic-laden fabrics, mercury in hat-making, and highly combustible crinolines.

It also connects these historical hazards to modern-day concerns related to health, environment, and social justice in the fashion industry.

The author provides a compelling critique of early industrial capitalism and its ongoing impact on the fashion industry, urging readers to consider the true cost of their sartorial choices.