May Mauveine
@maymauveine.com
Documenting sustainable fashion projects, artists, and organizations through photography.*
📍NYC-based.
*This will not be perfect.
📍NYC-based.
*This will not be perfect.
🟣 Wish we could go back to illustrations on magazine covers like these vintage Georges Lepape Vogue covers:
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November 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
🟣 Wish we could go back to illustrations on magazine covers like these vintage Georges Lepape Vogue covers:
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New York is not for sale. ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
New York is not for sale. ❤️
Members of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition marched in this year’s Labor Day Parade to recognize the impact of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
After that tragedy, New York State's labor laws were transformed due to the tireless efforts of factory worker activists and suffragists.
After that tragedy, New York State's labor laws were transformed due to the tireless efforts of factory worker activists and suffragists.
September 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Members of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition marched in this year’s Labor Day Parade to recognize the impact of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
After that tragedy, New York State's labor laws were transformed due to the tireless efforts of factory worker activists and suffragists.
After that tragedy, New York State's labor laws were transformed due to the tireless efforts of factory worker activists and suffragists.
"So many names, there is barely room on the walls of the heart."
~ Billy Collins, the U.S. poet laureate at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
~ Billy Collins, the U.S. poet laureate at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
September 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
"So many names, there is barely room on the walls of the heart."
~ Billy Collins, the U.S. poet laureate at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
~ Billy Collins, the U.S. poet laureate at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
Still, hope for government policy on pollution mitigation should not be completely abandoned. In the absence of federal leadership, city and state policy takes precedence. Local candidates running against corporate or fossil fuel interests can greatly benefit from union-led voter turnout efforts.
September 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Still, hope for government policy on pollution mitigation should not be completely abandoned. In the absence of federal leadership, city and state policy takes precedence. Local candidates running against corporate or fossil fuel interests can greatly benefit from union-led voter turnout efforts.
An example of this has been playing out this year at REI after executives blocked two REI Union-backed environmental leaders from appearing on the ballot for Board of Director elections. A union-led campaign persuaded members of the consumer co-operative to reject the corporate-backed candidates.
September 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
An example of this has been playing out this year at REI after executives blocked two REI Union-backed environmental leaders from appearing on the ballot for Board of Director elections. A union-led campaign persuaded members of the consumer co-operative to reject the corporate-backed candidates.
Fashion industry unions should follow the WGA and Screen Actors Guild efforts to gain contractual assurances against AI job replacements; although even with contracts, this will remain the labor fight of our era.
New AI tools prompted layoffs at ThredUp:
sourcingjournal.com/topics/techn...
New AI tools prompted layoffs at ThredUp:
sourcingjournal.com/topics/techn...
September 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Fashion industry unions should follow the WGA and Screen Actors Guild efforts to gain contractual assurances against AI job replacements; although even with contracts, this will remain the labor fight of our era.
New AI tools prompted layoffs at ThredUp:
sourcingjournal.com/topics/techn...
New AI tools prompted layoffs at ThredUp:
sourcingjournal.com/topics/techn...
Hearst Union (Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE)) finally ratified their first contract with the publisher in 2023 after a two-year-long fight. Still, the magazine publishing industry remains vulnerable to rampant layoffs, including at Hearst:
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nymag.com/intelligence...
September 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Hearst Union (Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE)) finally ratified their first contract with the publisher in 2023 after a two-year-long fight. Still, the magazine publishing industry remains vulnerable to rampant layoffs, including at Hearst:
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
Despite public support for unions increasing in recent years in the U.S., union membership is still in decline — even in New York, which generally has higher union density than a majority of the country. 🧵
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#documentaryphotography
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#documentaryphotography
September 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Despite public support for unions increasing in recent years in the U.S., union membership is still in decline — even in New York, which generally has higher union density than a majority of the country. 🧵
slu.cuny.edu/wp-content/u...
#documentaryphotography
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#documentaryphotography
In love with this unique approach to textile design! So much more in her gallery:
🟣 www.kdantz.com/gallery
🟣 www.kdantz.com/gallery
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
In love with this unique approach to textile design! So much more in her gallery:
🟣 www.kdantz.com/gallery
🟣 www.kdantz.com/gallery
🟣 “Worth was the first to reverse the balance of power between designer and client. No longer a passive seamstress responding to instruction, the couturier became a creative authority…. The dress became a statement of authorship.” ⬇️
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July 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🟣 “Worth was the first to reverse the balance of power between designer and client. No longer a passive seamstress responding to instruction, the couturier became a creative authority…. The dress became a statement of authorship.” ⬇️
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Critics question how these bills would be enforced. Supporters argue that corporations won't voluntarily adopt practices favorable to the environment and labor.
But these recent election upsets exemplify the grit and determination required to even propose environmental and human-centered policies.
But these recent election upsets exemplify the grit and determination required to even propose environmental and human-centered policies.
July 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Critics question how these bills would be enforced. Supporters argue that corporations won't voluntarily adopt practices favorable to the environment and labor.
But these recent election upsets exemplify the grit and determination required to even propose environmental and human-centered policies.
But these recent election upsets exemplify the grit and determination required to even propose environmental and human-centered policies.
This bill, which would require companies doing business in NY to map their supply chains, adhere to fair wage laws and report progress on climate targets, has languished in Albany, but was amended and reintroduced this past March. A similar bill was introduced this year in California: bit.ly/4lrYnrS
July 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This bill, which would require companies doing business in NY to map their supply chains, adhere to fair wage laws and report progress on climate targets, has languished in Albany, but was amended and reintroduced this past March. A similar bill was introduced this year in California: bit.ly/4lrYnrS
Along with pursuing ethics reform and expanding voting access — including giving New York early voting days — Senator Biaggi & Assemblymember Kelles introduced the “Fashion Act” with the intent of holding large fashion brands ($100+ million in revenues) responsible for their role in climate change.
July 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Along with pursuing ethics reform and expanding voting access — including giving New York early voting days — Senator Biaggi & Assemblymember Kelles introduced the “Fashion Act” with the intent of holding large fashion brands ($100+ million in revenues) responsible for their role in climate change.
In 2018, progressive attorney Alessandra Biaggi beat a powerful NY State senator who, with other Democrats, betrayed his party to share power with Republicans. This prevented progressive priorities from becoming law. Biaggi faced $2 million in opposition spending against her $300,000 and still won.
July 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
In 2018, progressive attorney Alessandra Biaggi beat a powerful NY State senator who, with other Democrats, betrayed his party to share power with Republicans. This prevented progressive priorities from becoming law. Biaggi faced $2 million in opposition spending against her $300,000 and still won.
Those who follow this account may be familiar with the “Fashion Act,” a bill introduced in the NY State Legislature back in 2022 that has since been widely debated in the fashion industry.
It may be less known that the bill was proposed by the winner of another stunning NY primary election upset. 🧵
It may be less known that the bill was proposed by the winner of another stunning NY primary election upset. 🧵
July 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Those who follow this account may be familiar with the “Fashion Act,” a bill introduced in the NY State Legislature back in 2022 that has since been widely debated in the fashion industry.
It may be less known that the bill was proposed by the winner of another stunning NY primary election upset. 🧵
It may be less known that the bill was proposed by the winner of another stunning NY primary election upset. 🧵
The polls are open today from 6am to 9pm.
Remember that policy is more important than name recognition. #nycprimary
Below is a link to more information about the election, including how to find your poll site:
www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politic...
Remember that policy is more important than name recognition. #nycprimary
Below is a link to more information about the election, including how to find your poll site:
www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politic...
June 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The polls are open today from 6am to 9pm.
Remember that policy is more important than name recognition. #nycprimary
Below is a link to more information about the election, including how to find your poll site:
www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politic...
Remember that policy is more important than name recognition. #nycprimary
Below is a link to more information about the election, including how to find your poll site:
www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politic...
It's Primary Day in NYC. Local elections are a great opportunity to volunteer, meet people and — in New York — impact a few million lives. While national events feel out of control, make a difference at home. #ActOutside
Photo taken October 31, 2020.
Brooklyn, New York.
Make Fashion Not War.
Photo taken October 31, 2020.
Brooklyn, New York.
Make Fashion Not War.
June 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's Primary Day in NYC. Local elections are a great opportunity to volunteer, meet people and — in New York — impact a few million lives. While national events feel out of control, make a difference at home. #ActOutside
Photo taken October 31, 2020.
Brooklyn, New York.
Make Fashion Not War.
Photo taken October 31, 2020.
Brooklyn, New York.
Make Fashion Not War.
Part of reducing consumption involves taking a break from the dopamine-fueled internet environment. Given the precarious times in which we live, there are many local causes that could likely use a helping hand.
The next photo series on this account is intended to inspire ways to #ActOutside.
The next photo series on this account is intended to inspire ways to #ActOutside.
May 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Part of reducing consumption involves taking a break from the dopamine-fueled internet environment. Given the precarious times in which we live, there are many local causes that could likely use a helping hand.
The next photo series on this account is intended to inspire ways to #ActOutside.
The next photo series on this account is intended to inspire ways to #ActOutside.
These are bales of discarded clothing in a New Jersey warehouse run by a collection service that manages donation bins.
The photo, taken last summer, shows just one row of several aisles piled high ready to be transported. Bales of new donations will be packed and stacked just as high the next day.
The photo, taken last summer, shows just one row of several aisles piled high ready to be transported. Bales of new donations will be packed and stacked just as high the next day.
May 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
These are bales of discarded clothing in a New Jersey warehouse run by a collection service that manages donation bins.
The photo, taken last summer, shows just one row of several aisles piled high ready to be transported. Bales of new donations will be packed and stacked just as high the next day.
The photo, taken last summer, shows just one row of several aisles piled high ready to be transported. Bales of new donations will be packed and stacked just as high the next day.
May 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Shoutout to the Subway DJ for bringing so much positive energy to these occasions.
#HandsOff Protest.
Madison Square Park, Manhattan, NYC.
April 5, 2025.
#HandsOff Protest.
Madison Square Park, Manhattan, NYC.
April 5, 2025.
April 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Shoutout to the Subway DJ for bringing so much positive energy to these occasions.
#HandsOff Protest.
Madison Square Park, Manhattan, NYC.
April 5, 2025.
#HandsOff Protest.
Madison Square Park, Manhattan, NYC.
April 5, 2025.