Fast Fashion: an excessively expendable evil
I was once like millions of other bargain hunters. A thrift & charity shop lover who was also on the lookout for the best deals at the mall. Proudly snagging that fast fashion dress on sale for €3 without giving a thought as to how exactly the clothing company could still be making a profit on garments that had been marked down 70%, 80% and even 90%!
It wasn’t until I began my refashioning journey 4 years ago and started deconstructing & chopping up clothing that I actually realized the amount of work that went into creating even the most basic item. It was then that I made the decision to stop supporting unethically produced fast fashion and, in addition to refashioning what I already had in my wardrobe, strictly buy from charity & thrift shops, sustainable makers and stores that have a proven track record of ethical production to create my own unique style.
Isn’t it time for you to do the same?
This amazing infographic by Alexandria Heinz brilliantly illustrates the shockingly high human cost of fast fashion:
Why are you still supporting unethically produced fast fashion?
Disclaimer: I am not at all an expert on the big business of fast fashion however I am a concerned consumer who has chosen to learn & share as much as I can through my own personal experiences & the wealth of resources available online.
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