clothing

Immigrant-run sewing co-op aims to end fast fashion culture, starting with Muslims

By Aysha Khan — May 29, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — One of the country’s first clothing cooperatives run by immigrant and refugee women, Blue Tin Production aims to develop ethical manufacturing for Muslim designers while offering well-paying opportunities for skilled immigrants.

FEATURE VIDEO: The substance of Hasidic style

By Sally Morrow — October 1, 2014
A visually intriguing and informative explanation of Hasidic Jewish traditions based in clothing, fashion and styles for men and women.

Sufi Muslims push designer Roberto Cavalli to pull an offensive logo

By Heather Adams — July 17, 2014
(RNS) Ten years after designer Roberto Cavalli received harsh criticism for putting Hindu gods on an underwear and swimsuit line, he is at it again. This time the backlash is for the use of a Sufi school's sacred symbol on the "Just Cavalli" clothing line.

Does Mormon modesty mantra reduce women to sex objects?

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 4, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The church's message remains largely the same: Cover up, lest you cause the males around you to sin.
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