Dead White Man’s Clothes - Atmos x OR foundation

Approximately 15 million items of secondhand clothing enter the market in Accra every single week

Dead White Man's Clothes" is a powerful multimedia documentary project and article series published by Atmos Magazine in collaboration with Or Foundation, examining the devastating global impact of fashion waste in Accra, Ghana’s Kantamanto Market. The phrase "obroni w'awu" translates locally to "dead white man's clothes," originating from the belief that such an immense overflow of secondhand garments from the Global North could only belong to deceased foreigners

WatchEllen ChandlerAugust 4, 2026doco, youtube, series

Fashionscapes

5-part doco series - available on Youtube

A sweeping, global documentary series that follows Livia Firth as she embarks on a journey to uncover sustainable fashion solutions. From textile workers in developing nations to innovative brands redefining ethical production, Fashion-scapes takes viewers deep into the heart of the supply chain, proving that fashion can be beautiful without exploiting people or the planet.

WatchEllen ChandlerMarch 8, 2025doco, youtube

TED TALK - Amy Powney. How to Fix Fashion and Protect the Planet

From the field to your closet, your clothes go on a long journey before they enter your life. Designer Amy Powney explores the fashion industry's brutal impact on the environment and human health, modeling what ethical, planet-friendly clothing can look like — and inviting us all to think beyond the label.