You might ask yourself: ‘Why are brands like SHEIN, AliExpress, etc. still alive?’ I’d say their only function is to fuel groups like this. The Facebook page “It’s Called FaSHEIN Sweaty” dedicates its content to the terrible and hilarious finds from many fast fashion sites. “We are just here to shame clothes!” the page boldly announces. Well, someone has to do it because some of these entries would have benefited from a second opinion. More info: Facebook A not-for-profit organization, Fashion Revolution, has published its Fashion Transparency Index ever since 2017. They’re interested in how much information brands disclose about their business practices. The 2023 report points out that the progress towards sustainable fashion is still too slow. 28% of the world’s largest clothing brands still fall under the organization’s rating range of 0-10%. Some statistics are worth celebrating, too. For example, more and more major brands disclose their supplier lists. Fashion Revolution reports that the percentage is currently more than half – 52%. The main aspect of fast fashion that most people tend to focus on is that workers are usually getting less than the minimum wage. Fashion Revolution reports that only 1% of major fashion brands disclose how many workers get living wages. Some of these, like tributyl phosphate, dimethyl fumarate, and disperse dyes, can cause skin reactions and worsen asthma symptoms. What makes it hard to test is the secrecy of fast fashion companies. According to the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index, only 7% of brands publish their supplier wastewater results. Ethical Brand Directory admits that sustainable fashion can often be pricier than its fast fashion counterparts. “Most of their clothes are substantially more expensive than a Primark alternative, but for good reasons: they guarantee an ethical and sustainable peace of mind for the buyer.” The Mindful Monday Method might be a good place to start. It’s a technique by influencer, illustrator, journalist, and author of “Why Don’t I Have Anything To Wear?” Andrea Cheong. “Anytime you’re leaving the house, take a photo in the mirror, save it on your phone, and once you’ve got about eight outfits, that is your capsule wardrobe. Count how many items you mix and match from what you already have,” Cheong explained to Vogue. “This has so much to do with what social media shows us and peer pressure. We have to be mindful [of] how we speak about consumption with each other, as opposed to always asking, ‘What are you wearing? Did you buy anything new?’” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
