Shelley Rogers | Source | Manager, Fashion for the Earth, EARTHDAY.ORG at EARTHDAY.org
Shelley Rogers
Shelley Rogers is a power house in the fast fashion activism arena and has been talking and campaigning against fast fashion for decades.
Rogers recently wrote a very well received report outlining the fashion legislation currently in development across the U.S and rest of the world - as a resource for fashion journalists when writing about fast fashion.
Rogers can speak on:
• Fast fashion and how it impacts human health - the planet and wildlife. Microfibres are an issue we have to face up to. Plastic materials are linked to a range of serious health issues, from cancers to heart attacks and more
• Fast fashion is an industry driven by plastic materials like nylon and polyester, made from oil and toxi chemcials, there are 16'000 plastic toxic chemcials to pick from!
• How to get plastic out of our closets, as they not just in our kitchens, and how to make doing our uur laundry both planet and human health - friendly
• Fast fashion and its impact on the environment (be it air, water, soil, wildlife)
• Fast fashion and its impact on the Global South, especially landfills
• Fashion Legislation and the new Trump tariffs and how they will impact fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu
• What must happen to tackle our fast fashion crisis - key legislation that is needed (and what states and countries are leading the way)
• The benefits of 'make do and mend' in these fast fashion times, and why 'older; clothes are better made!
• The benefits of vintage clothes - style, value and better materials.
• The economics of fast fashion - why it's too high a price to pay on both human and planetray health levels
• Greenwashing in the fashion industry and why is has to stop. The best sustainability brands
LINK TO HER REPORT: Broken Threads & Twisted Yarns
https://www.earthday.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fashion-Legislation-Report_FINAL.pdf?_gl=1*k1j5za*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg8Gz0sioiwMVCqNaBR20CQVCEAAYASAAEgIBP_D_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAoiDRsgBhYKlAvFawVBWt00CWHMWr
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Manager, Fashion for the Earth, EARTHDAY.ORG
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What’s The Difference Between $50 Jeans And $500 Jeans?
Textile and fashion experts reveal the little things to look for that can make a big difference in price.
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What's Hiding in Your Closet? - Exclusive Interview with Alden Wicker
What's hiding in your closet? Join us to find out what happens when the fashion industry, known for its lack of transparency, joins the chemical industry, known for its lack of regulation. In her book, To Dye For, the author shines a light into our closets - uncloaking the truth about the things closest to us yet hidden from sight. This “silent spring” about your wardrobe should spark a revolution. About the speaker: Alden Wicker is an award-winning journalist, sustainable-fashion expert, and founder and editor-in-chief of EcoCult. She’s published investigative pieces for The New York Times, Vogue, Wired, and has been interviewed for the BBC, NPR, Reuters, Fortune, CBC, and more. In 2021, Wicker won the American Society of Journalists and Authors Award for business reporting. Learn more about our Fashion for the Earth campaign: https://www.earthday.org/campaign/sustainable-fashion/ #endfastfashion #sustainablefashion
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Wash Your Jeans Less: A Win for the Planet and Your Wardrobe
Shelley advises, "Jeans really shouldn't be cleaned more than once every ten wears." Over-washing contributes to microplastic pollution, harming wildlife and human health. France's initiative to reduce wash frequency aligns with these eco-friendly practices. Embrace natural materials and vintage clothing to combat fast fashion's environmental impact. Remember, less washing means more sustainability. -
Flared Heels: The Retro Footwear Trend Making a Comeback
Shelley explains, “Flared heels, with their inverted tapered design, offer stability and a retro 1970s vibe.” Celebs like Rochelle Hume and Nicole Kidman have been spotted wearing them. Shelley advises choosing vintage over fast fashion for quality. As the 1970s trend heats up, expect more flared heels and clogs this summer. -
SHEIN's Compliance Efforts: A Double-Edged Sword in Fast Fashion
Shelley highlights SHEIN's paradoxical strategy of promoting sustainability while contributing to fast fashion's environmental impact. "Compliance efforts may attract Gen Z and Millennials," she notes, but the brand remains scrutinized for toxic chemicals. Competing with giants like Amazon, SHEIN's sustainability claims are crucial for its IPO ambitions amidst stringent regulations like the EU's greenwashing laws.
