I generally avoid getting negative on this blog; I'd rather focus on all of the beautiful, innovative things that are happening in the ethical fashion world than harangue those who aren't up to speed.

But today is Fashion Revolution Day, and it's about calling companies out. It's about asking uncomfortable questions, demanding transparency, and wielding our power as consumers.

And it's timely, as I have two very specific companies in mind. Yesterday, corals and cognacs (who I adore, by the way) shared that one of my favorite American-made lines, Milly, launched a collaboration with Kohl's. My first thought was "HELL YEAH. A made-in-the-USA line is collaborating with a big box store! What an awesome way to bring ethical practices into the mainsteam! Wooo!"

But when I browsed through the pieces on Khol's website, I realized that all of their Milly collection is imported. Womp womp.

This bummed me out big time. It made me lose faith in a brand I loved. It brought up a slew of truths and contradictions I wasn't prepared to deal with (e.g., in order to produce a line of luxury-inspired pieces all under $100, must those pieces be made overseas?)

I know that American-made isn't a panacea for the ills of sweatshop labor, and I'm not opposed to manufacturing in China, India, or anywhere else for that matter as long as I know the people making my clothes are treated fairly.

But "imported" doesn't tell me jack.

So I'm asking, Milly and Kohl's: Who made my clothes?