Amanda Sakuma, a freelance journalist writing for The Pudding, discusses the chaotic and inconsistent ways brands come up with women’s clothing sizes.
The vast majority of clothing Americans purchase is imported. Kai Ryssdal looks at how one Los Angeles company does their manufacturing within the city’s garment ecosystem.
The law will guarantee an hourly wage for workers, but higher labor costs will put pressure on many small factories.
The legislation could double wages for some workers, but critics say it could move manufacturing out of state.
