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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world of luxury fashion is synonymous with high-end style and craftsmanship, often associated with European heritage. However, there is a lesser-known side to this glamorous industry. Behind the scenes, India plays a crucial role in the creation of many luxury garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about India’s luxury fashion industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “lack of transparency<\/em><\/strong>” mean? “<\/em>\u00a0This lack of transparency<\/strong> has raised questions about the ethics of the fashion industry.” <\/em>Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “finishing touch<\/em><\/strong>” mean? “One example is a jacket that retails for 43,000 Euros and underwent over 2,000 hours of embroidery work in India; however, it received less than 100 hours of finishing touches<\/strong> in Europe, despite bearing a \u2018Made in France\u2019 label.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “to build on something<\/strong><\/em>” mean? “However, it remains a complex issue in an industry built on<\/strong> exploitation and secrecy.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How do you feel about the idea that many luxury fashion brands manufacture their products in countries like India, but often label them as being made in Europe? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the reasons luxury fashion brands choose to produce their goods in countries with lower labor costs like India rather than in their home countries?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Are you willing to pay a premium for a luxury fashion item even if you know it was made in a country with lower labor costs, or does the “Made in” label matter to you? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted the luxury fashion industry and its reliance on global manufacturing?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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