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General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Highlander on April 24, 2013, 22:58:04 PM

Title: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Highlander on April 24, 2013, 22:58:04 PM: Should people stop buying this outfit from Primark ? And, of course, I don't mean on a fashion level)

(http://s7.postimg.org/pu6gbvrnr/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/pu6gbvrnr/)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22275597

PS I don't shop at Primark but I have no idea where my summer t-shirts are made
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: bewva on April 24, 2013, 23:14:55 PM: I think it would be fair to say H that most of us could not say under what conditions our clothes (or a lot of other stuff we have for that matter) are made under. Sadly it goes on.

Pity his trousers don't reach his feet though.
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Scunner on April 24, 2013, 23:31:11 PM: I think if they pay too little it is no different to the UK, people won't come. What may sound derisory to us most probably is not to those who do this work. If £1 a day (as an example, I have no idea what is being paid) is an insult, they won't do the job. That means the money is welcome locally. It's not for us to lecture or judge. That's it, entirely.
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: puma on April 25, 2013, 20:50:39 PM: exploitation is sadly worldwide in all industries
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: KKOB on April 25, 2013, 21:09:29 PM: Can Primark be held responsible for the factory owners allegedly being warned the previous day about a large crack that had appeared in the building but deciding to ignore it and keep the factory open ?
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2013, 21:09:50 PM: Quote from: puma on April 25, 2013, 20:50:39 PM
exploitation is sadly worldwide in all industries

I think if they pay too little it is no different to the UK, people won't come. What may sound derisory to us most probably is not to those who do this work. If £1 a day (as an example, I have no idea what is being paid) is an insult, they won't do the job. That means the money is welcome locally. It's not for us to lecture or judge. That's it, entirely.
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 25, 2013, 21:15:24 PM: M.&.S. and Next have things made in these sort of places. I don't shop in Primark, the queues alone would put me off.
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: KKOB on April 25, 2013, 21:17:03 PM: Too posh to queue eh ? ;)
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 25, 2013, 21:19:22 PM: Yes, when the maid has her day off... ;D
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: KKOB on April 25, 2013, 21:21:28 PM: Not a whole day obviously, 'cos who'd get you up 'n get you dressed ?
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 25, 2013, 22:15:13 PM: My au pair boy :P
Title: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Shamless2 on April 25, 2013, 22:41:46 PM: Quote from: Highlander on April 24, 2013, 22:58:04 PM
Should people stop buying this outfit from Primark ? And, of course, I don't mean on a fashion level)

(http://s7.postimg.org/pu6gbvrnr/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/pu6gbvrnr/)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22275597

PS I don't shop at Primark but I have no idea where my summer t-shirts are made
john I can just see you in this outfit :)
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: KKOB on April 25, 2013, 22:50:55 PM: Is this your au pair boy Jacqui ?
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/KayaKoyuWalker/Funnies/Fashion-3.jpg)
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 25, 2013, 22:53:34 PM: No, he is 40 years to old and I don't allow my boy to wear that many clothes. ;D
KKOB, is this outfit from your wardrobe!!! :o
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Scunner on April 25, 2013, 22:54:36 PM: Quote from: KKOB on April 25, 2013, 22:50:55 PM
Is this your au pair boy Jacqui ?
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/KayaKoyuWalker/Funnies/Fashion-3.jpg)

No that's Highlander
Title: Re: How much does our summer wardrobe cost
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on April 26, 2013, 08:44:08 AM: I think "H" may have bought the outfit in Primark :o : :)... don't all rush now boys, I am sure there are some left. ;)