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Ramona Vijeyarasa

Senior Lecturer University of Technology Sydney
Ramona Vijeyarasa

Ramona Vijeyarasa is Senior Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney and Women's Leadership Institute Australia Research Fellow.

 

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Using law to make fashion industry fairer to women and Earth
 
 
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Culture Theft / Prada Case Commentary
The Kolhapuri isn’t a relic. It’s a reminder that craft matters. That dignity of labour matters. That slow fashion, when done right, isn’t just ethical—it’s essential. What’s at stake isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a living craft, a rural economy, a cultural footprint.

Evil Wears Prada: Luxury Brand's Cultural Theft Masks a Looming Craft Crisis in India

  • Richa Bansal

1 July 2025
Handmade Sector / Artisans Report
The study uncovers systematic environmental blind spots that undermine claims about sustainable craft production. Most concerning is the complete absence of benefit-sharing disclosure under the Nagoya Protocol.

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Luxury: How Fashion Brands Fail Their Artisans

  • Special Correspondent

2 July 2025
 
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Consumer Returns / Asos Policy Commentary
Online fashion retailers face rising costs and environmental challenges due to frequent returns driven by consumer habits and digital shopping incentives.

Online Fashion’s Free Return Model Under Fire as Asos Acts Against Overuse

  • Nic Sanders

4 July 2025
Design Theft / Lululemon Lawsuit Commentary
Premium yoga wear giant Lululemon's case against wholesale powerhouse Costco represents more than a simple trademark dispute; it embodies the broader tension between accessibility and exclusivity that is reshaping the modern retail landscape.

Dupe Culture on Trial: Lululemon Slams Costco for Selling ‘Knockoff’ Yoga Gear

  • Special Correspondent

3 July 2025
 
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Recycling Story / Blue Loop Originals Interview
At Blue Loop, every thread tells a story—of reuse, innovation, and the belief that what already exists can become valuable once again.

Denims Not Long-Lasting as 20 Years Ago, And Wool is Under-Rated

  • Richa Bansal

25 February 2025
Climate Action / Benchmark Report Analysis
Good On You’s Fashion Planet Benchmark Report shines a light on the biggest planetary issues facing fashion, and how the industry fares.

Fashion Industry Not Serious about Emission Reduction or Impact on Nature, Says Report

  • Staff Writer

15 April 2025
 
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Material Choices / Trainer Brands
The study focused on thirteen companies actively implementing sustainability practices, with data extracted from their public websites.

Study Reveals Gaps in Sustainability Among Eco-Friendly Trainer Brands

  • Staff Writer

4 July 2025
Fashion Impact / New Toolkit
The toolkit also highlights impacts that occur across all activities and affect various actors, specifically concerning own workers, workers in the value chain, and business conduct (e.g., gaps in anti-corruption measures, inadequate whistleblower protections).

New Fashion Impact Toolkit Maps 3,000 Sustainability Challenges Across Textiles Industry

  • Staff Writer

3 July 2025