4676740Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happierhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/less-9780008663988/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4157717/image.jpg?v=638804344845230000385385MXNHarperCollins PublishersInStock/Audiolibros/THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLERUtterly brilliant. We all need to read this book CLAUDIA WINKLEMANPatricks book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back to basics JOE LYCETTWe used to care a lot about our clothes. We didnt have many but those we had were important to us. Wed cherish them, repair them and pass them on. And making them provided fulfilling work for millions of skilled people locally.?Today the average person has nearly five times as many clothes as they did just 50 years ago. Last year, 100 billion garments were produced worldwide, most made from oil, 30 of which were not even sold, and the equivalent of one bin lorry full of clothing is dumped in landfill or burned every single second. Our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear so why do we keep buying more?In this passionate and revealing book about loving clothes but despairing of a broken global system Patrick Grant considers the crisis of consumption and quality in fashion, and how we might make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better-quality things.Weaving in his personal journey through fashion, clothing and the other everyday objects in his life, this is a book that celebrates craftsmanship, making things with care, buying things with thought and valuing everything we own. It explains how rethinking our relationship with clothing could kickstart a thriving new local economy bringing prosperity and hope back to places in our country that have lost out to globalisation, offshore manufacturing and to the madness of price and quantity being the only things that matter.Presents a new way of thinking about the things we buy KEITH BRYMER-JONESPatrick Grants Less is a thought-provoking exploration of the textile and labour industries, offering a fresh perspective on popular culture and our relationship with clothing. Its a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of business, economics, and style.For fans of Katherine May (Enchantment)HarperCollins 2024...4475469Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier385385https://www.gandhi.com.mx/less-9780008663988/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4157717/image.jpg?v=638804344845230000InStockMXN99999DIAudiolibro20249780008663988_W3siaWQiOiJlZWViOTYyZC0wYjI4LTRlM2ItYjUxZC1kZWY3ZWYwZDExMWQiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjM5MCwiZGlzY291bnQiOjAsInNlbGxpbmdQcmljZSI6MzkwLCJpbmNsdWRlc1RheCI6dHJ1ZSwicHJpY2VUeXBlIjoiV2hvbGVzYWxlIiwiY3VycmVuY3kiOiJNWE4iLCJmcm9tIjoiMjAyNC0xMi0wMVQwMDowMDowMFoiLCJyZWdpb24iOiJNWCIsImlzUHJlb3JkZXIiOmZhbHNlLCJpc0VsaWdpYmxlRm9yQ3JlZGl0VHJpYWwiOnRydWUsImNyZWRpdFB1cmNoYXNlUHJpY2UiOjF9XQ==9780008663988_From Patrick Grant, the Prince of Fashion best known for his role as judge of the BBCs The Great British Sewing Bee, this is a passionate and revealing book about loving clothes but hating the way theyre made, about everything wrong with the fashion industry today, and how to set it right.Clothes are important. They have an impact on our mood, what people think of us, how comfortably we can move through our day.And no one knows or loves good, proper clothes like Patrick Grant. Edinburgh-born, he built his business from total obscurity, running one small shop on Savile Row, to become a dresser of the stars, a friend of the King, a beloved TV star and a leader in the fashion industry.But increasingly, we dont make clothes well. Here are some facts to consider:- Fashion is a 3 trillion dollar a year industry, double what it was ten years ago - It accounts for 10 of global carbon emissions, a larger environmental impact than both aviation and shipping combined - We have more than enough clothes on the planet today to dress the next six generations of the human race - UK consumers spend over 30 billion on clothing each year, but less than 2 of it is made here.In this book, Patrick explains his journey through fashion and why hes putting his money into a sustainable future.We can love clothes more, and better. But the way to do it is through less....(*_*)9780008663988_THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLERUtterly brilliant. We all need to read this book CLAUDIA WINKLEMANPatricks book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back to basics JOE LYCETTWe used to care a lot about our clothes. We didnt have many but those we had were important to us. Wed cherish them, repair them and pass them on. And making them provided fulfilling work for millions of skilled people locally.?Today the average person has nearly five times as many clothes as they did just 50 years ago. Last year, 100 billion garments were produced worldwide, most made from oil, 30 of which were not even sold, and the equivalent of one bin lorry full of clothing is dumped in landfill or burned every single second. Our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear so why do we keep buying more?In this passionate and revealing book about loving clothes but despairing of a broken global system Patrick Grant considers the crisis of consumption and quality in fashion, and how we might make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better-quality things.Weaving in his personal journey through fashion, clothing and the other everyday objects in his life, this is a book that celebrates craftsmanship, making things with care, buying things with thought and valuing everything we own. It explains how rethinking our relationship with clothing could kickstart a thriving new local economy bringing prosperity and hope back to places in our country that have lost out to globalisation, offshore manufacturing and to the madness of price and quantity being the only things that matter.Presents a new way of thinking about the things we buy KEITH BRYMER-JONESIn Less, Patrick Grant delves into the textile industry, shedding light on the social and cultural implications of our consumption habits. He presents a compelling argument for a shift towards quality over quantity, advocating for a more sustainable approach to fashion.HarperCollins 2024...9780008663988_HarperCollins Publishersaudiolibro_9780008663988_9780008663988Patrick GrantInglésMéxico2024-05-09T00:00:00+00:00NoMINUTE2024-05-09T00:00:00+00:00HarperCollins Publishers