Click here to download: StyleShowdown.pdf

Style Showdown, Sara B. Marcketti and Sara J. Kadolph

In Style Showdown, Sara B. Marcketti and Sara J. Kadolph from Iowa State University in the USA provide a series of questions to explore a news article comparing a $1,000 sweater with one that costs $100. The questions stimulate students to explore the issue of price, business practices and sustainability.

This teaching activity has been taken from Parker, L. and Dickson, M.A. (2009) Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators, Bristol: Labour Behind the Label. Download the whole publication here.

1. Level	FE, UG
2. Pre-requisite knowledge required by educators	B. General knowledge of the textiles and garment industry required
3. Pre-requisite knowledge required by students	C. Some knowledge of discipline required
4. Number of students	Any number
5. Length of time required	20 to 60 minutes
6. Type of activity	Individual work, Group work, Article, Discussion and debate
7. Discipline	Business, Cross-curricular, Design
8. Topics covered	Environment, Prices, Supply chains, Textiles, Wages, Workers' rights

Back to teaching

FEI Event Booking Form

FEI Resource Order Form

Style Showdown, Sara B. Marcketti and Sara J. Kadolph

This website has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of Labour Behind the Label and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.	Supported By
Labour Behind the label Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation registered in England, No 4173634. Registered office 10-12 Picton Street, Bristol BS6 5QA.