Posted on March 15, 2022
The problem with fast fashion – and how to fix it
Below are some views about how to deal with the fast fashion trend. Use your knowledge from the video and the text, and write a reply. Express your worries about the impact of fast fashion on the environment and say what you intend to do in this direction.
Clothes are more cheaply available than ever, but there are more ethical ways to be stylish without the shopping urge
Lessons from a month of slow fashion
- Some people find not buying new clothes easy – I like it because I simply can’t be bothered to shop
- A limited wardrobe makes getting up in the morning quicker and can mean you get to wear your favourite clothes over and over again
- Clothes wear out when worn repeatedly. I didn’t want to wear the same clothes too much as I didn’t want to wear them out and have another mending job on my hands
- Nobody really cares if you wear the same dress for days on end
- I was able to emulate one of the latest fashions with stuff I already owned. (It did involve cutting and sewing though, which may not be for everyone)
Easier alternatives
For anyone who doesn’t have the time, or the will, to do the same, here are a few alternative suggestions for anyone who wants to join the slow fashion movement:
- Wear the same pair of shoes every day for a month
- Thin out your wardrobe and choose a set number of clothes to wear for the month – how low can you go? Do you need 20 items or could you cope with five, or even less?
- Get creative and embellish just one unloved item of clothing, shoes or accessories. You could even make an accessory like a brooch with scraps you find around your home..
- Mend something that you would otherwise throw away or replace.
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/aug/13/problem-with-fast-fashion-how-to-fix-it
Posted on January 28, 2021
“Life is about choices”
Write a short blog entry (about 100 words) commenting on the following quote: “Life is about choices. Some we regret, some we are proud of. Some will haunt us forever. The message: we are what we chose to be.” – Graham Brown