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You’ve heard the words: ethical, sustainable, crafted with care. But what do those labels really mean in today’s fashion world? In this video, I set out to trace the truth behind the promises—beyond the price tags, beyond the marketing, and beyond the glossy ads.

What started as a simple question turned into a global journey—one that led me to unexpected places, hidden stories, and people fighting to do things differently. This isn’t just about fashion. It’s about the hands behind the seams, and the truth behind the trends. Watch until the end—you might never look at your favorite bag the same way again.

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TITLE: The Bag Was EXPENSIVE. The Labor WASN’T.
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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – The Illusion of Ethical Fashion
We’ve all heard the slogans—“sustainable,” “ethically made,” “crafted with care.” But is it all just marketing?

0:18 – Can We Trust What Brands Claim?
A growing question: Are these ethical fashion promises as misleading as the luxury quality claims we’ve dissected before?

0:33 – A Fashion Industry Full of Contradictions
Behind the responsible branding lies a very different, and often hidden, reality.

0:54 – Loro Piana & the Dark Side of Luxury
The shocking labor abuse scandal that shook Italy’s luxury fashion scene and exposed systemic issues in the supply chain.

1:12 – The Invisible Makers of Luxury
Many workers remain unseen, forgotten, and uncredited—even as the products they make sell for thousands.

1:34 – Meeting the Real Artisans
Instead of corporations, I found families, craftsmen, and small brand founders keeping true craftsmanship alive.

1:44 – A Journey of Truth in Ethical Fashion
Traveling across countries to ask the hard questions—and discover the brands fighting to stay human.

1:56 – People Over Profit: A Different Kind of Fashion
The soul behind small brands: individuals who value craft, fairness, and purpose over quarterly growth.

2:08 – Rebels, Survivors, and Change-Makers
From Scotland to Turkey, meet the pioneers risking it all to build a better fashion world.

2:19 – This Series Isn’t Brand-Bashing
It’s about celebrating the people behind the label—the ones who deserve to be known and supported.

2:27 – Fashion Can Be Honest and Human
A reminder that fashion doesn’t have to be cold, faceless, or exploitative—it can be beautiful in every way.

2:34 – Join the Journey to Redefine Fashion
Follow along as we meet the people reshaping leather fashion from the inside out.

2:45 – Outro: New Episodes Coming Soon – Stay Leathertained!
Subscribe and stay tuned. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next.

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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND

PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): https://www.pegai.com/.
You may also buy them on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: https://atelierpegai.com/
STOW LONDON: https://stowlondon.co.uk/

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