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Alessandra Mezzadri

Reader in Global Development and Political Economy, SOAS University of London
Alessandra Mezzadri

Alessandra Mezzadri is Reader in Global Development and Political Economy, SOAS, University of London.

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War Effects / Surat Exodus Feature
The decision to leave is rarely about wages alone; it is about whether a city can sustain the basic conditions that make staying possible. In Surat, those conditions have collapsed.

Paying for a Distant War: Surat's Migrant Textile Workforce Is Leaving 'Coz It has Run Out of Gas

  • Richa Bansal

27 March 2026
Recycling Textiles / Europe Study Commentary
The promise of textile circularity has grown faster than the industrial infrastructure needed to deliver it, raising hard questions about economic viability.

T2T Recycling: The Bill for Circular Fashion Is Larger Than Anyone Admits

  • Subir Ghosh

31 March 2026
 
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Rethinking Circularity / Garments Apart / II Feature
The argument for circular outerwear does not begin at the end of a garment's life. It begins with what the garment is made from, and why those choices matter.

Circular Design Is Not Compromising Performance; It Is Redefining What Performance Means

  • Subir Ghosh

8 April 2026
State of Sourcing / China Angle Report
A decade of deliberate diversification has redistributed apparel assembly across multiple countries, without meaningfully reducing dependence on Chinese upstream supply chains.

The Sourcing Story: Industry Rewrote Its Geography Without Rewriting Its Dependence

  • Richa Bansal

7 April 2026
 
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Marketing / Public Relations Analysis
By leveraging effective PR strategies, fashion brands can promote their commitment to sustainability, educate consumers about the importance of eco-friendly practices, and drive business growth while promoting a more sustainable future.

PR Remains Crucial for Sustainable Fashion Despite Influencer Boom

  • Suresh Gaur

8 July 2025
Luxury Markets / Career Options Commentary
Until the turn of the 19th century, fashion belonged to the luxury world, simply because only a handful of the socially rich could afford to discard their clothes even before they were worn out or could buy new ones even when they did not have the necessity. In the 20th century, fashion and luxury started to diverge. The overlap between fashion and luxury is very small. Fashion would like to think of itself as belonging to the world of luxury in order to improve its status.

Lured by the Luxe? Why Not Make it a Career?

  • Abhay Gupta

9 March 2023