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A pink, orange and purple scarf and a label reading '100% polyester'.

A mannequin wears an elaborate outfit made from plasatic straws, forks, lighters and bottle tops.

A woman with short dark hair and glasses sits in front of a mound of clothing.

piles of textiles in landfill

A vintage advert for stockings, feating an illustration of a woman's legs.

An illustrated advert depicting two women in brightly coloured outfits, with 'Such Clever Clothes!' written beside.

A row of Chinese women stand at a long table, sewing from piles of fabric and clothing.

A beautiful white woman with short brown hair and blue eyes wears a classic 50s dress in red and blue.

A white woman with strawberry blonde hair sits on a park bench, holding two shiny red and black handbags.

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