Unraveled
How our clothing explains the world & our role in it. A sprawling, deeply researched, and provocative tour-de-force, Unraveled is not just the story of a pair of pants, but also the human story of our global economy.
About the Author - Maxine Bédat
Maxine Bédat is the founder and director of The New Standard Institute. Prior to NSI, Maxine co-founded and was the CEO of the fashion company Zady. For its work in sustainability, Zady was named one of the world’s “Most Innovative Companies” in retail by Fast Company. Bédat has been recognized by Oprah in her Super Soul 100, for leaders elevating humanity, serves as an ambassador for Rainforest Alliance and is on the Council of NationSwell. She has spoken at some of the world’s leading conferences, including the WWD Apparel/Retail CEO Summit, and has been regularly featured as an expert by Bloomberg, Forbes, Business of Fashion, CNN and the Huffington Post. Bédat began her career in international law working at the Rwandan Criminal Tribunal and received a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.
Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series
Maxine Bedat, author of Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment
Monday, October 2, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 PM : Lecture
8:00 - 9:00 PM : Book Signing
Statler Auditorium
Unraveled
How our clothing explains the world & our role in it.
A sprawling, deeply researched, and provocative tour-de-force, Unraveled is not just the story of a pair of pants, but also the human story of our global economy.