Stories of Fashion Textiles and Place

<p><i>Stories of Fashion Textiles and Place </i>follows the journeys of five companies with evolving sustainable supply chains in the fashion and textile industry. Each of the profiled companies are committed to advancing cultural traditions of a particular place. They value honor and are all deeply rooted in the geography culture and people of a specific location and their success is attributable to their connection to that place. With this shared value their unique stories highlight the conditions risks strategies and successes in creating and maintaining sustainable supply chains for ready-to-wear and home fashions. The companies include: <p/>-Imperial Stock Ranch and Shaniko Wool Company - Oregon USA<br>-Angela Damman Yucatán - Yucatán Mexico<br>-Tonlé - Phnom Penh Cambodia<br>-Indigenous Designs - Highlands Peru<br>-Harris Tweed(R) - Outer Hebrides Scotland UK <p/>With a focus on economic social environmental and cultural sustainability and the connection between textiles and place Burns and Carver offer personal and insightful narratives of companies addressing the challenges facing today's global fashion industry.</p>