{"title":"Alyssa Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlyssa Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling works that delve into themes of resilience and transformation, often reflecting on the subtle yet profound changes life brings. Her writing combines engaging narrative with thoughtful exploration, appealing to readers who appreciate depth and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Hardy’s books offer valuable insights and perspectives, making them a useful resource for those interested in personal growth and understanding human experience in thoughtful detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"worn-out-by-alyssa-hardy-9781620976944","title":"Worn Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn insider's look at how the rise of \"fast fashion\" obstructs ethical shopping and fuels the abuse and neglect of garment workers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'With years of expertise in the fashion industry, Alyssa's reporting is consistently deep and thoughtful, and her work on sustainability and ethics has changed how I view the clothes I wear.' - \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is the era of fast fashion: a time of cheap and constantly changing styles for consumers of every stripe, with new clothing hitting the racks every season as social media-fueled tastes shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorn Out\u003c\/i\u003e examines the underside of our historic clothing binge and the fashion industry's fall from grace. Former \u003ci\u003eInStyle\u003c\/i\u003e senior news editor and seasoned journalist Alyssa Hardy's riveting work explores the lives of the millions of garment workers—mostly women of colour—who toil in the fashion industry around the world. From LA-based sweatshop employees who experience sexual abuse while stitching clothes for H\u0026amp;M, Fashion Nova, and Levi's, to 'homeworkers' in Indonesia who are unknowingly given carcinogenic materials to work with, \u003ci\u003eWorn Out\u003c\/i\u003e exposes the complicity of celebrities whose endorsements obscure the exploitation behind marquee brands. It also includes interviews with designers such as Mara Hoffman, whose business models are based on ethical production standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike many of us, Hardy believes in the personal, political, and cultural place fashion holds in our lives, from seed to sew to closet, and that it is still okay to indulge in its glitz and glamour. But the time has come, she argues, to force real change on an industry that prefers to keep its dark side behind the runway curtain. The perfect book for people who are passionate about clothing and style, \u003ci\u003eWorn Out\u003c\/i\u003e seeks to engage in a real conversation about who gets harmed by fast fashion—and offers meaningful solutions for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428466671852,"sku":"9781620976944","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781620976944.jpg?v=1774496572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alyssa-hardy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}