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No, you aren't. As usual, things are relative. H&Ms business model has always been "fast fashion", but mostly in the original sense, which is taking a catwalk t
by sgift 3y ago
No, you aren't. As usual, things are relative. H&Ms business model has always been "fast fashion", but mostly in the original sense, which is taking a catwalk trend, replicate it and bring it to market while everyone still wants it.
Their clothing never lasted as long as clothing from "older" companies, but that's because most of them - especially in the early years of H&M - still were in the business of making things last a lifetime or at least 20+ years. H&M recognized that even if our cloth can be used longer, most of us switch our wardrobe every 5-10 years and made their clothing accordingly.
It's in no way comparable to Shein or kik (don't know if they exist outside of Germany), which make fast fashion in both senses: They quickly replicate the trends, but also make their clothing so cheap that you are lucky if you can wear them a year. And it seems even half a year is impossible with some of their newest things, from that I've read. These companies are in the business of producing garbage, which can be worn on the way between factory and landfill, nothing more.
- anotheruser13 3y agoI've bought clothes from Uniqlo and Kik, and none of them have been substandard. OTOH, Shein is a real crap factory as far as I'm concerned.