Episode Synopsis "Behind The Rack of Topshop."
In this episode of 'behind the rack', we discuss the ethical and sustainable practices of Topshop. Topshop started as a brand extension of the department store Peter Robinson in the 1960s and originally sold fashion by young British designers. It has since turned into a brand which sells clothing and accessories produced by themselves and collaborations with other brands, and was purchased by ASOS on 1 February 2021. But what really goes on behind the rack of this fast fashion company? What materials do they use in their products and packaging? How ethically are their workers treated? And how sustainable are their shipping policies? All of this will be discusses in this short documentary style podcast episode that tells you all you need to know about Topshop. Music is used in today's episode is called; 'Awakening Instrumental' and was made by Wataboi, and provided by Pixabay. The information in today's episode was sourced from a variety of resources but primarily “Good on you”, which is a platform that offers rankings and information of a variety of fashion brands. So make sure to check them out for more information.