Fast fashion is the world’s second highest producer of pollution, behind big oil. The True Cost, a 2015 documentary, revealed the truth about fast fashion; the way it’s polluting the world and promoting child labor. Every time you shop at a fast fashion company, you’re essentially supporting the growth of the industry. So, as fashion lovers, how to we tackle the world of fast fashion? It’s time to build a more ethical wardrobe. It’s all abut supporting new brands and taking care of what we already own. Read on to learn more and let me know what you think in the comments.
4 Ways to Build a More Ethical Closet
#1. Love The Clothes You’re In- Start the switch to sustainable and ethical fashion by taking care of the clothes you already own. When we take good care of the clothes we already own, they last longer so we don’t have to replace them, or get rid of them as quickly.
#2. Choose Better, Spend More- We get caught up in fast fashion because of the prices. Forever21 never has any sales because everything is so cheap as it is, but the price of that low tag is startling. So, what can we do? Shop less and shop better! Choose brands that create durable, higher quality clothing. Choose pieces you love. This way, when you spend more on those high-quality pieces, you know they’ll last in your closet. Choose pieces that will last a lifetime.
#3. Buy Second Hand- If you think you’ll miss those fast fashion price tags. Shop secondhand instead. You’ll get great deals, plus it’s always a fun to search through the racks for the perfect piece. If you’re the creative type, you can repurpose secondhand pieces. Doing this will save clothes from entering the landfill.
#4. Support Ethical Brands- Do a quick Google search and you’re sure to find brands that are all about sustainability and keeping up with ethical standards.
I also suggest you watch The True Cost to gain a better perspective on what fast fashion is doing to our world.
