Have a slice of the American dream

Have a slice of the American dream


By Gail Service



“American as apple pie” a common phrase used to illustrate something that is generally considered wholesome and purely American. Take fashion, it doesn’t have to be high fashion… hot off the runways of Europe ,just shopping at the Mall or online is good enough for most. Some fashion labels happen to be made right here in the good “Ole US of A.”

What’s trending in fashion and the economy right now are products “made in America”, “green products” and “green collar “jobs.

Americans care about things that are functional with a side of whimsy, practicality or even a conscience, fashion certainly is not to be left out. Some clothing labels have a humanitarian side; one example is eco-friendly Esperanza Threads.

Many clothing labels have trouble with the vapor of sweatshop rumors dogging them; Esperanza Threads is one that does not have that particular issue. They fight the good fight, and uphold a sweatshop -free standard. Made in the USA, using organic cotton for its eco-friendly clothing and a part of the Grassroots Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice, the American dream is alive and thriving and showing its conscience.

The thought of child labor and sub minimum wages is not sexy and judged morally corrupt. Sweatshop-free clothing is material not produced through any means or measure violating human rights. Child labor is not used, fair wage is given in accordance to labor law, and working conditions are monitored for safety and all in all, basic human rights protected.

The idea of people before profits does exist, perhaps with the strain of an uphill battle attached, but what is a success story without a little conflict or struggle and Americans know a lot about both.