Entertainer and environmentalist, too: Singer-songwriter SZA is putting her influence into saving our oceans with a new sustainability-focused clothing line called Ctrl Fishing Company—named, of course, for her breakthrough album Ctrl.
In a series of Instagram posts and stories, SZA has teased a line of tees and sweatshirts embroidered with slogans like “Sustainability Gang” and “Puck Flastic,”confirming through a comment that 100 percent of the collection’s profits will be directed toward ocean sustainability.
Of course, what’s not clear yet is whether the Champion-produced clothing conforms to sustainability and fair labor standards. Fast fashion is, after all, notorious for both horrible environmental and employment practices.
As at least one commenter questioned: “Is this made with sustainable textiles? Were the people who made it treated well and compensated fairly?”
Hopefully, SZA will be transparent about the sourcing and production of these items, which we’re eager to see succeed—but are equally hoping are made of recycled fibers in equitable and healthy labor conditions. Because while we should all be concerned with the state of our oceans, we’d hate to see SZA’s admirable efforts to do good for the environment backfire behind the seams.
DISCUSSION
I will 200% buy a Sustainability Gang sweatshirt (my organization isn’t an environmental org, but we are deeply committed as an institution to sustainability) if it’s sustainably made. I have my doubts, because Champion.