Tag: haulternative
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Fashion is fast on trends, but should move quicker on #transparency
Before #organic food became a trend, did you ever think about chemicals in your veggies? Before eggs were labelled “cage-free”, did anyone wonder about the well-being of the hens? Before cars had fuel-efficiency stickers and carbon emissions information on their windscreens at the dealership, did you consider these as a purchasing factor? Before we had fluorescent…
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Say Yes to Wearing It Twice!
Fashion Revolution Week is here! April 23-29, 2018 The countdown to the most important week in my calendar is on! We are two weekends away until #FashRev week kicks off this year. Not that you need to wait to take action on your clothing habits or influencing others. But it’s a great time of the year to…
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Death of Garment Workers are Fast Fashion’s Reality – and – Mascot for Change
The leaping bunny logo is synonymous with the cruelty-free cosmetics movement, starving polar bears are associated with the effects of anthropogenic climate change, and sea turtles growing up with deformed shells is a reminder of how plastic is ruining our oceans as a habitat for sea life. But when it comes to Fast Fashion, does…
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Planned #Obsolescence: Fast Fashion’s inspiration
We tend to lament the fact that our mobile phones are seemingly built in a way that their peak performance will expire after about two years. Officially, there’s a term for this: Planned Obsolescence. Anyone notice how our clothes’ vibrancy and quality don’t last, either? 1340 words; 6 mins readUpdated 5 Nov 2018 Above featured…
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In fashion, “Good ol’ days..” has real meaning
Increased fetishising of cheap clothes has led us to prioritise quantity over quality. With this degradation in the fashion landscape, has fashion itself lost its meaning? Grandma might have a thing or two to say about it. 1529 words; 7 min readUpdated 5 Nov 2018 Above featured photo: http://missowl.com The phrase “fast fashion” refers to low-cost…