«A lively exploration of the hidden world of fast fashion and second-hand clothing that invites us to think of where our clothes come from.»

Karen Tranberg Hansen, Northwestern University

«A book that sparks with intelligence, mapping a world that connects inequalities, Vivienne Westwood, post-consumption and second-hand garments.»

Kate Fletcher, London College of Fashion

«An interesting and important account.»

Daily Telegraph

«Revealing.»

Independent

«Brooks packs a great deal of such detail into a fast-paced and readable book.»

Morning Star

«This engaging and well-written book focuses on some of the least explored outcomes of the fast-fashion system we all live in – that is, what we increasingly and quickly cast off.»

Alessandra Mezzadri, SOAS, University of London

«Thought-provoking and insightful. A fascinating, must-read text for those interested in the ethics surrounding sustainability in fashion and design.»

Alison Gwilt, author of Fashion Design for Living and A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion

«By bringing global systems of clothing provision into clearer view, the book offers valuable resources for vigorous debate over what an alternative world might look like.»

Gillian Hart, University of California, Berkeley