hi mccoy,
i understand where you're coming from. the bandwagon mentality where we learn to buy products by brand or reputation, by what's "cool". i think fashion is still considered artistic, for the designers and the consumers.
maybe we're best off naked.
my friend likes to make jewelry for the fun of it- to add her personality. there are others who appreciate her work and even ask if she can make them something. there's so much diversity now.
i grew up with friends in the clothing industry who will agree with your statement and mine. this is just a part of growing up in todays world. define trade.
i do appreciate your passion though. there's much injustice in the profit driven society in which we live.
