The Ugly Truth About Fast Fashion

Everyone has fallen prey that known as fast fashion culture. You probably know more people who have purchased from known fast fashion brands such as Shein than ran a mile. It is a common routine to scroll endlessly through clothing websites finding what catches your eye while still being cheap. Clothes that are on trend and priced low are in high demand have become popular in the last few years. The idea of buying from fast fashion that is trendy and arrives quickly is attractive, however the implication of fast fashion outweighs the benefits of it. When you purchase clothing we rarely ever think about if the materials used were safe for the environment or the individual who made the clothing was treated or paid a fair amount. Fast fashion brands are harmful for the environment and is it a growing concern, yet brands still choose to supply cheap materials and poor treatment of workers. Workers are expected to be more productive to create more items while being paid dangerously low. In a lot of cases, the work environment is not safe, and workers suffer with the long hours. This is alongside the increasing stress that comes with the never-ending high volumes of producing fast fashion at a limited time.

                                                      

 

Is buying from fast fashion brands really worth it?

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The materials used are always cheap, tend to break or fall out more quickly as opposed to purchasing from brands that value materials and thrive to be sustainable. It is important to learn from it by educating yourself on the long-term negative impact it has on the environment and educate others. Trying to buy less products from fast fashion brands and to be more ethical can go a long way. A greener planet can be achieved if we all contribute!