Comments on: Fashion’s Ultimate Dilemma

By: WendyB

WendyB — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:16:05 +0000

I think we need to start a new business together!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:23:51 +0000

So glad that you are doing your part to spread the word about the trouble the garment district (and entire fashion industry) is in. And I really do hope that things will turn around in 2010.

By: eyeliah

eyeliah — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:18:18 +0000

This is such a sad occurance….. will check out the links.

By: Berry G

Berry G — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:09:20 +0000

I was touched by the documentary as well.

As for the working conditions we are all stuck with, they are so depressing and just kill the creative spirit. When designers are treated this way the result is the uninspired crap you see in every mall today, because really how are we even suppose to care anymore.

Now design gets maybe 5% of my time after spreadsheets and meetings and checking and rechecking production details, so not right!!!!!

By: Midtown Girl

Midtown Girl — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:41:04 +0000

“and can be let go based on a mood swing or jealousy or because one prefers to wear only neutral colors.” Totally scary as hell…

And I remember Dimatteo from the documentary. It was so awful to hear her story about working so hard for sooo many years and now, not even being able to know if she can afford to live here anymore?

I hope things work out for you Stacy and that it gets better in 2010. Something needs to be done to protect the rights & growth of the employee.

By: jace78

jace78 — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:25:45 +0000

Lack of job security is the number one problem as far as I’m concerned. Why don’t we have contracts, unions, hr, etc…it’s total bullshit! but unfortunately its also supply and demand, as long as there are more and more people coming here who want to work in fashion the companies have the upper hand and they know it. that’s why there are so many unpaid internships these day. So many people want in and some are literally willing to work for free. It so freaking depressing!

good luck on the job hunt stacy.