Thursday, April 4, 2013

More thoughts on fast fashion

It's been over six months now since I started my self-imposed six-month ban on my "fast fashion" vices, Charlotte Russe and Forever 21. I can honestly say that in that time, I have not been tempted to buy anything from those stores. I walked into a Forever 21 after six months on a whim, and truth be told, it felt completely overwhelming. So I think it's safe to say that I probably won't be going back much, if at all.

However, one thing that I didn't accomplish during my ban was actually looking up information on fast fashion. I intended to, but I never did. What good is a ban if you can't actually articulate why you're doing it, if anyone should ask? 

A few weeks ago, however, I was contacted by someone (thanks, Amy!) who had helped make a short 2-minute video on the business of fast fashion. She had seen my blog post and thought I might be interested. Well, she was right! There's only so much they can cover in two minutes, but for being so short, the video packs in a lot of information - and it helped me to understand the reasons why it's best to cut back on mass-produced clothing.

Whether you're a Forever 21 junkie or a Goodwill devotee, I encourage you to give this video a watch - not to condemn your choices, by any means, but rather to inform them. Let me know what you think!



10 comments:

  1. Ah I wish the video was longer! It's incredible how must waste there is because of how much cheap clothing is out there. Makes ya stop and go hmmmm

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  2. Thanks for sharing. The impacts of fast fashion are something I think about daily, and I've similarly restricted my purchases at certain stores. It's a tough issue to grapple with as a fashion blogger. Happy to hear I'm not alone!

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  3. Thanks for sharing. The impacts of fast fashion are something I think about daily, and I've similarly restricted my purchases at certain stores. It's a tough issue to grapple with as a fashion blogger. Happy to hear I'm not alone!!

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  4. Such an informative video! Thank you for posting. Makes me even more certain of my decision to eliminate fast fashion from my life!

    xxooE

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  5. That was a really interesting video! It's not something I've thought about much. As a college kid (and a generally penny pincher) I'm very easily swayed by cheap-o prices, but I can definitely see how more expensive, better quality pieces could cost less in the long run! Thankyou for sharing!



    Rachel
    floralprintsandcommonsense.blogspot.com

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  6. one of my favorite videos! i always forget about it and really should share it on my blog :D :D I missed the post where you started this but so GLAD you have slowed down your wardrobe by bypassing fast fashion chains! woot woot :) and i don't think your style has lacked at all so BRAVO :D
    xoRach

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  7. What a cool video! And I'm so glad that the fashion industry is starting to take a look at it's impact on the earth. Hope you have a wonderful day!

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    Wanderings

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  8. Really interesting. It's honestly not something I spend a lot of time thinking about. I definitely enjoy my Forever 21 and its cheapness since I'm a poor grad student, but I feel like I balance it with plenty of thrifting so it's like it equals out! haha

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  9. I agree, more information would be nice - but I thought it was at least a good introduction to the idea of fast fashion, which is something many people don't think twice about (including me, until recently!) :)

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  10. That's something I struggle with, too - I'm not one who likes to spend a lot of money on one piece of clothing! As usual, a balanced approach is probably the best one. :)

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