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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The Secret World of L.A.'s Fast Fashion

    “Fast Fashion” is the dominant trend in today’s clothing industry -- and it’s being driven by a surprisingly close-knit community of Korean families in Los Angeles. We talk to an anthropologist who explains how the story of these designers connects the worlds of religion, commerce, technology, and the American dream.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    “Fast Fashion” is the dominant trend in today’s clothing industry -- and it’s being driven by a surprisingly close-knit community of Korean families in Los Angeles. We talk to an anthropologist who explains how the story of these designers connects the worlds of religion, commerce, technology, and the American dream.

    The full episode

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    Missing Plane, Charter Schools and Fast Fashion
    1. 0:00Missing Plane Theories
    2. 7:35A Glimpse Into the Big Bang
    3. 15:37L.A. Charter School Performance
    4. 25:24The Secret World of L.A.'s Fast FashionYou’re reading this
    5. 41:12California Sued Over Diversion of Money From National Mortgage Settlement
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Andrew Walsh

      Too Beautiful to Live

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Christina Moon

      Parsons The New School for Design

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      Trina Turk

      Clothing designer

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    The full episode

    4 of 5
    Missing Plane, Charter Schools and Fast Fashion
    1. 0:00Missing Plane Theories
    2. 7:35A Glimpse Into the Big Bang
    3. 15:37L.A. Charter School Performance
    4. 25:24The Secret World of L.A.'s Fast FashionYou’re reading this
    5. 41:12California Sued Over Diversion of Money From National Mortgage Settlement
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand