Clothes Quote by Katharine Hamnett
“The price of clothes may be low, but they are paid for with human lives,”
About This Quote
Source Campaign: Ethical Fashion, 1990
Cheap clothing often hides the cost of human suffering in its production.
In simple terms: Low prices can hide human cost.
Key Takeaway
Support ethical, fair‑trade apparel.
Themes
consumerism
ethics
labor rights
fashion industry
Mood
reflective
activist
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- shopping choices
- brand research
- advocacy
- policy lobbying
Key Concepts
supply chain transparency
human rights
sustainable production
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you willing to pay more for ethical goods?
- How can you verify a brand’s labor practices?
A Different Perspective
Convenience may outweigh conscience.
![“They [human lives] are composed like music. Guided by his sense of beauty, an individual transforms a fortuitious occurrence (Beethoven’s music, death under a train) into a motif, which then assumes a permanent place in the composition of the individual’s life. Anna could have chosen another way…” quote by Milan Kundera](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1e/milan-kundera-120_beauty_they-human-lives-are-composed-like-music_267276.jpg)
