When we talk about late-stage capitalism we don't discuss enough how first world countries have been killing thousands of young workers in developing countries with silicosis of the lungs for more than 40 years because people like to pay more money for jeans that look worn and don't last as long.
Oh, and a stone washed or acid washed jean require 70+ liters of water and acid and toxic chemicals.
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