4 ms·

Source? As a counterpoint: www.businessinsider.com/fast-fashion-environmental-impact-pollution-emissions-waste-water-2019-10

• jariel 6y ago
  Since when is 'fast fashion' 'high fashion'? 'Fast Fashion' is not even 'fashion' - it's literally just 'clothing'. So yes we wear 'cheap clothing' and it has pollution effects, which are greater than 'aircraft' but not nearly as big as other industries. And as to the premise of the article, making 'stretchy pants' is in no way more environmentally friendly than making 'more formal attire'.
  • mthoms 6y ago
    >Since when is 'fast fashion' 'high fashion'? 'Fast Fashion' is not even 'fashion' - it's literally just 'clothing'. I'm not clear why you would call fast fashion, "not even fashion". That sounds embarrassingly elitist. To be honest I'm not sure what point you're making that relies on their being a clear distinction between the two? I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that you're trying to say high fashion is not as culpable or "bad" as fast fashion is? Sure, not directly. The lower volume and having more money for better sourcing probably makes it slightly more sustainable. But, high fashion sets the dangerous expectation that you have to update your wardrobe regularly in order to fit in. That's the crux of the problem. They also directly profit off of fast fashion churn [0]. [0] https://www.thefashionlaw.com/just-how-successful-is-your-favorite-fashion-brand/ https://www.thefashionlaw.com/just-how-successful-is-your-fa...