Members of the Progressive Student Labor Movement (PSLM) strutted their stuff in Nike, Gap and Harvard gear on the steps of Memorial Church yesterday, while announcers condemned the conditions under which their clothes were made.

During this protest fashion show, while music blared and models preened onstage, members of No Sweat--PSLM's anti-sweatshop campaign--passed out leaflets to the crowd.

"We got the music, got the vibes and got the information out there," said PSLM member Benjamin L. McKean '02, who penned the show's script.

About 50 students gathered for each of the group's two 10-minute shows--held in the break between classes at 12 and 1 p.m.

Paul M. Monteleoni '01 and Brent D. Zettel '01 served as masters of ceremonies.

"Like most clothing manufacturers, Nike and the Gap produce their clothing in so-called sweatshops, where workers--mostly young and female--are subject to horrendous conditions, starvation wages and harsh repercussions if they try to improve their situation," Monteleoni said.

The announcers said that while Nike sneakers can retail for upwards of $200, they cost only $2.35 to manufacture.

"Nike wear was originally produced in the United States, but CEO Phil Knight, who is paid $300 million a year, decided labor costs were too high and moved Nike production to China," Monteleoni said. "When it comes to running away from corporate responsibility, Nike says, 'Just do it!'"