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Describes the whole cycle: faster from design to production, then from production to distribution and sale, and finally, from use to disposal, because the mater
by MandieD 5y ago
Describes the whole cycle: faster from design to production, then from production to distribution and sale, and finally, from use to disposal, because the materials and construction are not designed for durability, and the styles are optimized to capture very current trends (example: those silly-looking women’s shirts with long sleeves but holes over the shoulders)
- rsj_hn 5y agoAhh. So like "disposable fashion"
- MandieD 5y agoPretty much. It’s worked its way up the food chain into formerly mid-range ladies’ brands also being flimsy, trendy stuff that looks like crap within a year because it washes poorly, is very dated, or both. It’s nearly impossible to find a plain, well-made, machine-washable solid-colored ladies’ cut t-shirt, even before all the Covid disruptions.