Slow Fashion
Julia is an active slow-fashion supporter. What is, then, ‘quick fashion’? ‘Fast fashion’ is literally cheap, fashionable fabric and cost-effective clothing, but, unfortunately, it does not last long. An example is Forever 21. Julia explained, “We demand lots of clothes cheap, so retailers have to produce in foreign factories where US labor laws don’t protect workers.” ‘Slow fashion’ is just the opposite — promoting good quality and fair labor practices.
Slow Fashion
Workers’ Rights
Many companies unethically hire underage workers in their factories, since large quantities of clothing are manufactured abroad, to meet the growing demand for cheaper products. Worse still, there are no regulations in place to protect these children. By buying fewer clothing, Julia helps to reduce the desire for cheaper work. While Julia’s decision is the main reason, it is not the only one.
Workers’ Rights