FAST FASHION IS OVER…SLOW FASHION IS TAKING THE LEAD
“Fast fashion isn’t free. Someone, somewhere is paying” Lucy Siegle
Being able to buy five pieces of clothing from fast fashion brands for the same price as one or two ethically made, usually organic, pieces from a trusted company can be a tough decision when on a budget. While it is one issue that Fast Fashion clothes are created from unsustainable materials, it’s our consumption of them which is worrying.
In some ways the industrial revolution was responsible for the way we produce clothing today. It’s difficult to imagine the sewing innovations and textile factories of the 1800s were paving the way to mass production and overconsumption. As it became more expensive to produce clothing
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The slow movement is not only linked to fashion, but is a cultural revolution in modern society. Slow Fashion wearers are conscious about where their clothes are sourced. The alternative to the industry’s dominant business model is led by new, upcoming fashion designers who want to promote sustainability and durability to encourage ethical and mindful purchases.
In a world of 52 “micro-seasons” and wearing an outfit more than once is a fashion “don’t”, consumers want convenience, and for the lowest price. However “Surveys indicate that consumers will accept a higher price for clothing that comes with an ethical guarantee.” With the boycotting of big fast fashion retailers and the “vintage” resurgence, we are now recognizing the impact that clothing can make on society. Companies that practice the ethical manufacturing of their clothing, ensure the workers are in a safe environment and are paid a fair wage.
Retailers be accused of exploiting workers and abusing the environment, simply because they follow the fast fashion business model. Fashion is a business and high street retailers need to respond to the needs of their
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Are the clothes made domestically? In developing countries? Are measures taken to compensate workers fairly? To ensure their safety? If the clothes are handmade, traded fairly, made domestically or manufactured with pride in the process, that will be explicitly stated. Companies that invest time, energy and resources to produce their clothing ethically go out of their way to make sure you know about it.
3. MATERIALS: CONSIDER THE CLOTHING’S FIBER COMPOSITION.
Given the volume of clothing produced each year, the material composition of our clothes takes a heavy toll on the environment. The fashion industry is one of the most destructive industries, falling into second place behind the oil industry. Sustainable brands are aware of these challenges and take active measures to use more responsible materials like linen, hemp and organic cotton. Companies might also use vintage or dead stock material to lessen their environmental impact.
Applying these criteria to your next purchase is where the fun really begins. You can gather information, reach out to companies with questions and make your own decisions about whether a company deserves your support. There’s so much power and possibility in
The Industrial Revolution shaped the growing economy at the time in many positive and negative aspects. The Industrial Revolution took place during the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s and was considered to be the “New Industrial.” Many things were brought to the economy at the time due to this occurring; some in which being machinery, technology, production of goods, and even performance. The economy was not the only thing greatly affected by this revolution but the farmers, the working-class, and the middle-class were also affected to a deep extent.
The Industrial Revolution brought many changes in production and trade farm fields for factories to America. It changed the landscape of the Northern states and the economy of the nation as a whole. One of these many changes included the mills where textiles were made. Young girls from across the country came to work in these mills to make just enough money for their families to survive. Sadly, these mills gave too many problems for these young girls.
“As the Industrial Revolution spread to the United States, plants such as this textile factory appeared.” (Document 3) Textile factories were a big part in the rapid growth in product production. Textile factories produced clothing and other items that required cloth or cotton. If textile mills weren’t around then the U.S. would have to import all of these items making the economy go down. “In the graphic showing different methods of manufacturing, the cars were being made faster than anywhere else allowing the U.S. to export more than import.”
The fabrics were imported from India and manufactured in the north of England which contributed to the expanding British textile trade. (White, M) However, the new fabrics were quickly available for the lower ranks of society and allowed ordinary men and women to copy their superiors. This led to what Lemire describes as democratization of fashion in Fashion’s Favourite. The influence of the new consumerist culture was therefore reflected in the new desire for fashion to appeal aesthetically as opposed to the mere usefulness of clothing.
The work may be difficult, dangerous or underpaid. Workers producing clothing for the garment industry mostly work in sweatshops in developing countries, receiving minimum
The Industrial Revolution brought many changes to the lifestyle and way work was completed for citizens of Britain between 1750 and 1900. Machines that provided effective, cheap and fast production of goods began to replace the jobs once held by people. This development effected many groups of workers, but especially those in the textile industry. The introduction of machinery had a significant impact on the lives of these industrial workers due to the low and high demand for goods, unfair wages and unhealthy and dangerous working conditions it inaugurated. The lives of industrial textile workers were significantly impacted by the Industrial Revolution.
The industrial revolution was an impactful era for humanity’s advancement, all over the world. People becamse eager to find faster and easier ways of doing everyday tasks, and began inventing in the 1760’s. England was the first to begin the textile revolution, which was the mass production of cloth in mills and factories. The role of women in the textile industry was significant because of their agility and smaller hands. Soon after England’s revolution, Japan followed along, about a century later in the late 1800’s; through their emperor:
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 1700s, manufacturing was often done in people’s homes, using hand tools or basic machines. Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production. The iron and textile industries, along with the development of the steam engine, played central roles in the Industrial Revolution, which also saw improved systems of
The evolution of fashion industry should be in trend with the technology developments. Technology is the driver of transformation supported by government incentives. The options could be as below • Fabrics used should be new high-tech. Some examples could be nano-tech fabrics and programmable clothing, use of biodegradable non toxic spray-on clothing • Clothes for each could be designed using 3D body scanners which will allow people to “try on” clothes in virtual mirrors and interactive screens • Switching to a “low-carbon” economy based on renewable
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Second Assignment – Annotated Bibliography and Thesis Statement by Cheryl Chi Yue Leung (214185045) York University NATS 1840 15th January 2016 Thesis: How material elements of the modern fast fashion practice reinforce the meanings of unethical production, and thus explain low prices come with low product quality and negative environmental and social impacts Annotated Bibliography 1) Anguelov, N. CRC Press. (September 2015) The dirty side of the garment Industry: fast fashion and its negative impact on environment and society.
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In order to explicitly analysis the clothing industry, emphasis must be laid on Textile
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