Believe or not, I was once like millions of other bargain hunting fashionistas. A thrift & charity shop lover who was also on the lookout for the best deals at the mall. I would proudly snag a fast fashion dress on sale for $3 without giving a thought as to how exactly the clothing company could still be making a healthy profit on items that had been marked down 70%, 80% and even 90%!
It wasn’t until I inherited a vintage sewing machine in 2011 and started refashioning & chopping up clothing that I actually realized the amount of work that went into creating even the most basic items. It was then that I made the decision to stop supporting unethically produced fashion and, in addition to refashioning what I already had in my wardrobe, strictly buy from charity & thrift shops + score new to me items from swaps to create my own unique style.
Isn’t it time for you to do the same?
The fantastic infographic below by Trade Machines clearly explains & exposes fast fashion’s dirty laundry + includes useful tips for consuming less, lowering waste & creating a sustainable wardrobe:
Are you still making excuses and supporting unethically produced fast fashion? If so, have a read of my Devil’s Advocate of unethical fashion post and finally step away from it for good.
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.
Reusing what you already have in your closet, shopping preloved and refashioning are a marvelous start to a wardrobe full of truly sustainable fashion that reflects your own unique style!
I’m watching Netflix’s Patriot Act’s episode on Fast Fashion. You’ve already taught me all of this information, and I’m glad the word is out. I’m so grateful to you for making the world better through education and inspiration!
Thanks very much! ♥ It’s great that some media outlets are finally starting to report on the behind the scenes of fast fashion, unfortunately it’s not enough and they rarely show how high end designers use the exact same unethical manufacturing methods as fast fashion brands.
Since returning to Canada I’ve been reaching out to the locally filmed mainstream media shows and have been informed that because of my “views on fast fashion” (their advertisers) I can never appear as an expert sustainable lifestyle guest on their shows, gross and ridiculous, pffft!