It's funny how, very often, it's people who have the least to offer who offer visitors the most.

Very real look at Cambodia. I loved the way this was done. Even the description of not getting any sleep and legs hurting from mosquito bites is so true, as I experienced the same if not much worse when visiting. I even describe the country as the "Wild West of the East!" On point! Bravo! These 60's songs, by the way, really illustrate how much Cambodian people cling to nostalgia of a better time. My mom plays these songs everyday, because there is not much new music and makes her happy. These songs you are hearing are at every Cambodian party, wedding, karaoke venue etc... The people just want to be heard and want to move forward, by publishing a docu like this, really adds value. Kudos!

What huge hearts they have. My favorite in the series thus far. These women are truly inspirational.

That 1960's Cambodian rock! It's amazing

I have a good number of Cambodian friends, and I have learned a lot about Cambodian music, dance, and culture, especially in the past year. I have fallen in love with Cambodia and it's culture. I truly believe that Cambodia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. However, Cambodia has suffered terribly over the last 45 years at the hands of the United States, the Khmer Rouge, Vietnam, and Hun Sen, who is Cambodia's current prime minister. During the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon, who was the president of the United States at the time orchestrated secret bombing campaigns in eastern Cambodia in an effort to flush out Viet Cong fighters who were hiding there. He didn't tell anyone about these secret bombing campaigns, not even congress, which is illegal. The president of the United States must seek approval from congress before taking any sort of military action on foreign soil. And Richard Nixon completely disregarded this law. These bombing campaigns resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent Cambodian civilians, and increased support and recruitment for Cambodia's own communist militant group, the Khmer Rouge. After the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia in 1975, they immediately embarked on a genocidal bid to transform the country into a classless agrarian utopia. They believed that city life was pernicious, and that all city people were evil. They evacuated all cities in Cambodia and forced all city people to work in labor camps in the countryside. They banned all money, technology, medical care, religion, family life, and private ownership. During their four year rule, the Khmer Rouge targeted anyone who had the slightest bit of education or was suspected of having connections to the old government or foreign governments. They also targeted writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, ethnic minorities, and anyone who was deemed incapable of living an agricultural lifestyle. The Khmer Rouge believed that everyone they targeted were "enemies of the revolution". Some Khmer Rouge cadres themselves were killed for being suspected of "crimes against the revolution". The Khmer Rouge were most infamously known for being highly anti-Vietnamese, a sentiment that would eventually lead to their downfall. Their savage and barbaric rule resulted in the deaths of at least 2.2 million people. The Khmer Rouge were overthrown from power by the Vietnamese military in 1979, but they remained in insurgency until the late 1990s, which is when they disbanded. After Vietnam took over Cambodia in 1979, the People's Republic of Kampuchea was established, with Hun Sen being appointed political leader of Cambodia in 1985. Hun Sen, a former Khmer Rouge cadre and despotic dictator to many, remains the political leader of Cambodia to this day, even though Cambodia is no longer communist. Shortly after the Vietnamese takeover of Cambodia in 1979, the United States began to support and even fund the Khmer Rouge in their attempt to overthrow the newly established Vietnam-backed government and reclaim power. The United States government supported the Khmer Rouge because of their own resentment towards Vietnam. Many Americans, including myself, do not understand that. Did the United States hate Vietnam so much that they were willing to support the most genocidal regime in the history of the Asian subcontinent? At the end of the day, all I can say is the Cambodian people deserve justice. They've been abused for too long.

Cambodian people are some of the most beautiful I've ever seen...

I actually think this girl is one of Vice's best reporters, I loved this fashion week series. You can tell she is very respectful and empathetic with whoever she finds in all of her reports. It's a nice change from the affected hipster reporter. More please.

I really understand the worker situation, because I worked as a worker of garment factory and shoe factory about 4 months. after Bac II. because my family can't support me for attending the University. So, I decided to work in the factory, which I expect that I would learned English language or other technical skills for supporting my life. But actually my expectation failed, some time I have to work even I got sick with there is no saturday or sunday free time, sometime there is nothing to eat coz no money. :( . For the environment: there are gangsters, drug, violent among some workers. :( Then luckily, my life has changed after I got scholarship Associate degree of IT for 2 years at a France's NGO(PNC). Now I got a job in a company but I would never forget my life time as a worker. There's only education that can help my people. I committed my self doing what I have to do for my poor people. IMAGINE IF YOU ARE ONE AMONG THOSE WHO WORK ONLY TO SURVIVE, YOU WILL UNDERSTAND OUR FEELING.

Cambodian Rock N' Roll songs are actually pretty good

The 18 year old girl and her family are so sweet.

I'm teen and I get paid around 460$ per week and also get leftovers and allow to make my own lunch for free and 10% discount. I need to stop bitching. Never knew how easy we got it...

it's sad that their country was turned upside down by their own leaders. I hope things will get better for them and I hopefully can visit Cambodia to see the great people.

Traditional Khmer people are generally wonderful,warm folks.

Wow so shocking to see my country represented. Thanks for including us. Love the music they chose! I totally grew up listening to those classics!!!!! Btw, if you're in Cambodia and the mosquitos get you, pick up some tiger balm, it always does the trick! ;)

Theses women have nothing only earning $2 a day and yet they wake up everyday with a smile on there face that's real beauty. Mean while in America teenagers cry about not having $500 Jordan's to there parents, be grateful for what you have

everyone is always criticizing charlotte, as far as i'm concerned she does a darn good job being a journalist!

Am I the only one who wants to buy all the outfits of the girl who has that cafe and was bullied for being poor? If I get money, I'm going to find her and I'm going to being her designs to America.

Charlotte, if that's the journalist's name..was super more relatable and endearing through in this particular doc.

buying the dress from Sophy & Sina contradicted everything she was trying to enforce

I hope you gave that Cambodian family recompense for eating their food and using their home to doss for the night; they certainly deserved it more than the spoiled cambodian politician's daughter.

I really don't feel good about buying H&M clothing anymore! I'm going to feel like there's bad karma when I buy their clothes.

70's Cambodian music is AMAZING!

I really do like the fashion week series for several reasons. I'm no slave to fashion, but I like to keep up with whats trendy - much of which stems from high fashion and the outlandish creations depicted above. More importantly though, I like how this series uncovers a particular pitfall of fashion or beauty within each country they visit. Lastly, Charlet Duboc is a wonderful lanky vision, she navigates through these countries with grounded and welcoming outlook. I appreciate how she doesn't take herself too seriously. One may assume the ease at which she transitions from the gripping and real tragic stories to the superficial ones (like buying the dress or walking the runway) is a sell out move or hypocritical. However, on closer inspection you'll realize she's a pragmatist because she doesn't get self-righteously idealistic and remains focused on presenting the dichotomy.

So ~ late on watching this, but I loved watching every second of this short documentary. The subject that hit me the most is the music and what an impact it has. Being Cambodian, I never understood why my father ALWAYS listened to these old Khmer songs, over and over again...all day, everyday. All I thought is that "Oh, he's reminiscing and just enjoying an oldie." Now I know it goes much deeper than that & the music itself, but the feelings. the memories, the state of mind that was once there. It's amazing how something that was supposed to break you inside & out, became motivation to become much stronger. Although these privileged higher class people had a foundation that was built for them, it shouldn't be an excuse to think that you can't go as far as them.

Great video! I really admire your journalistic determination to be able to go into a country like Cambodia. Cambodia is a real tragic place and a lot of people go in there thinking they can help, only to find themselves chest-deep in work that is barely making a dent on all the problems Cambodia has. It's incredibly discouraging and makes you feel like the world is a terrible place full of unsolvable problems.

The reporter is just amazing , i love her :)

Great lil doc its just heartbreaking. Those girls at the factory as so sweet and full of life.... they deserve better.

At 11:24, when the Cambodian girl yells "Srey thom!", she's saying "Thas a HUUUGE BITCH!'

I love it when Charlet does Vice segments ! Very insightful once again.

I love all of this Fashion Week Internationale series! Do the Indonesia one, pleaseee!

This is one of the best Vice docs I've watched. So hands on & insightful.

I can't believe she bought that dress after learning the conditions these women work in....unbelievable I just don't understand people these days

This was one the best episodes ... well done

Wow............thank you very much for made this wonderful documentaries and I gree everythings about this video is true. You are a great person and I respect you a lot.

Cambodia is an eyeopener for me. Being there in 2011 and sleeping in their village house where they actually sacrificed it for us. Whatever they have, they give it to us. Every little thing. Nice people in cambodia. I miss cambodia. Beautiful place. Beautiful people.

that little girl was the sweetest thing ever! and even when her family didnt even have much for themselves, they were so hospitable for the Vice team and their translator. i hope Vice compensated them

I feel really sad for those people. They don't have anything but they are stil so posetive and friendly! I have much respect for them, and I hope live wil get better in Cambodia.

I think of all the countries shes travelled to and wore the many fashionable dress's, she looked the hottest in that black dress, even the purple was hot. she really came across as a real supermodel with the perfection of make up n dress in this episode. love remys styles, it was quite amazing

I love these documentaries. Please make more, they're really interesting!

Time when Vice was beyond Time. 🙏 #Greatcontent and a Fabulous Reporter.

you chose very beautiful songs to put into the documentary

I came away from this documentary with such an appreciation for the people who work so hard for so little. I didn't know anything about Cambodia and to now see just how divided it is. Makes me very sad. I wish I could help them. Maybe by more things like this awareness will spread. With awareness action is born. Lastly the part where the designer who didn't participate in fashion week said the trials she's been though, really touched my heart! She is an example of all the people trying to make a difference in a land the looks so helpless. I am very thankful to this documentary for teaching me something new. It's been very enlightening!

I like the work of Charlet and Vice, its the only Show (I know about) which tries to show what is going on around the fashion "festivals". I am not a fashion person, but i like all the forms of culture and art, including fashion. Keep the good work!

I loved this interview!

Oh this doc. is amazing. Warms my heart.

Great documentary Charlet!!! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏

Quality journalism. Researching issues less covered and so relevant in our globalised market place. This is value enough for any journalist and a story.

Awesome work with this report.

Kick ass video........Very refreshing video quality for a change for what I have been watching.........Thanks for posting........free..free

does anyone know if they get paid to do these interviews with vice?

wow great documentary wish it was longer

I've never thought that it was a very good file from the beginning :D Nice JOB...!

Thank you for showing us this...especially for us cambodians outside of our country wondering how things are over there.

Thank you for posting.

I'll never complain about my job again. Jesus :(

I have to say this is one of my FAVORITE VICE reporters/journalist I absolutely love her!! She is brilliant and open minded and beautiful inside and out!!

Been to Cambodia before. Great people, very nice.

I cried watching this. I respect the fact that they continue to strive even how bad life is for them

60's Khmer Rock&Roll is the best! Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Sereysothea, Pan Ron

Charlet's a really sweet soul. Such a ironic disparity between the manufacturers of the Bourgeois fashion and the social class of myself who wears the clothes. I've since tried to stop buying foreign import clothing but there's still a long way to go

ty for posting.

Another fantastic fashion week documentary! The reporter is fantastic I love all her work!

This is a wonderful documentary about these peoples lives.

I love Cambodians! The little they have they are willing to share with strangers. I remember getting sick there while backpacking and how the locals helped me! God bless them!

the music used on your shows is so awesome! is there somewhere were i could find the soundtrack credits?

It's the first Vice documentary film that actually made me tear up. Great one.

The girl with the shop who told her story made me cry! I love her.... And I don't even know her

I love Charlet as the video host. She's a humane individual and gifted investigative journalist who searches for the truth about the fashion industry. She provides good, across the board coverage of the situation in Cambodia. I am pleased she revealed the truth about the Cambodian fashion industry. It makes you think about the real relationship that North American and European buyers have with those who produce our clothes at such affordable prices.

Only VICE could ever get me to sit down and watch a doc on freaking FASHION WEEK!

her face looks so sad when she said that she only got once a week day off at 14.12 and that was so really touching

wow i'm really really impressed with this documentary.

I think i wont be able to look on clothes the way i did before,after this part.Seing this part, made me realise how lucky I am, even though we are fighting for future right now, my home is in a middle of war, but we are still lucky, to have all thise chances!!! Thx,for making this part!!! Amazing how one country can be so different, one struggle for food other for brands...

Cambodia is such a beautiful country!!! The people there are always smiling and happy mood! I love Cambodia~

I have really enjoyed this series. The Cambodia episode is so interesting--that juxtaposition between the factory workers and the high fashion industry was is really thought provoking. Even though many viewers dont like the host I still enjoyed the show.

This was really well done. Great music too; Cambodian '60's psychedelia!

Charlet, I've watched a few vice fashion weeks. I don't always agree with what you say, but I really admire you in this video. Sleeping outside was very humble of you. I hope you continue and do well.

nice reportage

This was amazing!

this was great. thanks.

You should see what Phnom Penh Designer's Week looks like now. It's amazing and a great set up. I'm living in PP since October and will stay here until November of this year. I'm a teacher for a social project giving Cambodian Designers the opportuity to travel to Germany to partake in a trade fair, showcasing sustainable fashion and traditional Cambodian skills. The people are so nice and grateful and appreciate every help they get.They are very welcoming and warm-hearted, I really like it here, eventhough the government is corrupt. I hope it will change in the future. Don Protasio is also an amazing designer. His creations are great.

a show for Cambodia wow.!! a long way from the wars of the 1960.s 70's may good things and prosperity come to you!!! Cambodians!!!

srey, rena, you are both sweet souls, i pray god blesses your lives

i've been to Cambodia...it is beautiful!!!! the ppl are very kind and hardworking.....i was actually impressed at how open minded they were and how bad they want to advance...i highly recommend u guys visit this beautiful place...and i mean it for all the right reasons not just to party...it truly is beautiful!!....i love u Cambodia!!

This is my fave vice doc

By far my most favorite fashion week !!

The translator is cracking me up when having a dinner.

Rena has the right attitude to make it in life. What a survivor! The 18year girl who opened up her family home to Charlet was just beautiful. Her family too. Hopefully this doco raises awareness and reminds people to think before they buy wherever they are. Good doco. Thanks for sharing

Cambodian people are really nice. Been to that country to help with building of schools. The people were so cheerful and welcoming even with the little they have. Wonderful people.

Commenting since there are none recent. This was great insight into province life that is exactly the same today. I've been living in Phnom Penh for 4 years now. For those who wonder why they had many kids while knowingly poor: Their children are their retirement plan. When the kids are old enough to work, their spare money (almost all their money) goes to their parents. The more children they have, the more income the parents have for the family.

Hey Vice can you please post the songs on your description please!

Any idea what some of the songs VICE are using here? Beautiful.

This was such an insightful story that revealed a lot of unseen truths. I think the reporting if this story was done very well.

I was in Cambodia about a year ago and I'm so upset that I missed this!

The utter candor of her realization at 18:40 just really got to me, made me laugh.

23:32 made me so sad.

this one's the best of them

the truth between my eyes I have been visited Cambodia several times in a few years ago and I felt the setting sun so long on the way their live naturally although I am mixed race Thai+ a half french origin I mean I loved the way their live and it almost makes me cry oh god take me back I want to be there again I love Cambodia girls ""

some fucking awesome music in this episode.

They don't have much but they have big smiles, when she went to the lady's house, all family there and kids polite and smiling. In England they'd grunt behind the phone screen!

this video inspired me so much...O_O im young and i found a goal for my future :) thank you so much for sharing this...