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From Fast Fashion to Global Control | Aja Barber

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyr... The global fashion industry churns out over 100 billion garments a year — 10 times more clothes than there are people on the planet. But fast fashion isn’t just cheap clothing. It’s colonial supply chains, algorithmic manipulation, and a Race to the Bottom, designed to extract wealth from workers, water, and culture in the Global South — all to enrich a handful of corporations. In a world where housing, healthcare, and stability are out of reach, buying cheap clothes can feel like the only form of relief available. We’re told fast fashion is “affordable and accessible,” but the truth is that the elites rely on this cycle to keep us buying, distracted, and silent, so the system continues unchecked. In this enlightening episode of The Tea, Aja Barber — writer, stylist, and author of Consumed — exposes how fast fashion became colonialism 2.0, why overconsumption is an engineered obsession, and how our wardrobes are linked to the erosion of workers’ rights worldwide. We uncover: ⚡ The Race to the Bottom — why fast fashion is exploitative by design ⚡ The recycling myth & how clothing waste ends up in the Global South ⚡ Algorithms that keep us consuming when we feel powerless ⚡ Fashion monopolies, union-busting & lost collective bargaining ⚡ How fast fashion erodes unique cultures and ideas ⚡ Greenwashing as a marketing trick ⚡ Why stop buying is the first radical step As Aja puts it, there are no shortcuts: “We have to quit the high street, unsubscribe from the emails, unfollow the brands.” Our oppression is directly linked to the person who makes our clothes: “And once you see the system, you can’t unsee it.” 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AjaBarber #Consumed #FastFashion #Colonialism #Sustainability #abolishbillionaires #EnvironmentalJustice #fastfashionredflags #sustainablefashion #shein #fashion AUDIO CREDITS Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Aja Barber Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Research: Martha Missingham and Katy Deboo Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 00:00:00 Intro – Overconsumption as an engineered system 00:00:50 The scale of fast fashion – waste, climate, and overproduction 00:02:16 Introducing Aja Barber – fashion, sustainability, and colonialism 00:03:02 Personal journey – class, clothing, and asking who really pays 00:06:16 How consumerism connects global oppression and labor exploitation 00:07:25 Charity shops, waste exports, and burdening the global South 00:08:27 Supply chains – labor abuse, pollution, and false affordability 00:12:55 Fashion, politics, and the meaning of trends 00:18:56 Fashion as modern colonialism – history and extraction 00:23:11 Why we keep buying – consumerism as coping and control 00:33:27 Greenwashing and blaming the consumer 00:48:57 What to do instead – slowing down, buying less, changing habits 00:52:27 Outro Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.