ETHICS, LAWS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FASHION DESIGN
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OBJECTIVES
• Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
– exhibit ethical conduct related to interacting with others such
as client confidentiality, privacy of sensitive content, and giving
proper credit for ideas;
– discuss and apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and
duplication of materials;
– analyze the impact of the fashion industry on society, including
concepts related to persuasiveness, marketing, and point of
view;
– explain the impact of labor laws; and
– summarize procedures within the apparel industry that
protect the environment
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ETHICS IN FASHION
• Ethics covers three main facets:
– Proper credit for ideas
– Client confidentiality
– Ethical labor standards
• Discuss ethics in the fashion industry
• Watch a video clip on the ethical fashion in China
(if available)
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Department of Labor statistics
Copyright laws
Labor laws
Fair trade agreements
Discuss legal considerations in the fashion
industry
• Watch an online video clip: “Shop for Everyone”
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
• Sustainability practices
• Eco-fashion
• Upcycling
Watch an online video clip on the environmental
impact of the fashion industry and discuss
environmental issues that relate to fashion.
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STUDENT ASSIGNMENT
Write a one-page persuasive letter to an executive
of a fashion retail business stating the importance
of one of the following:
– Ethical practices in the workplace
– Legal practices
– Sustainability
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