The Slow Fashion Movement

If we are what we eat, then what do our clothes say about ourselves? With runway looks reproduced at a record breaking pace for fashion meccas such as H & M and Old Navy, we are constantly buying short-lived pieces that appeal to our trend-setting agendas. Just as fast food quells those on-the-go, fast fashion satiates our appetites with quick fixes to a Saturday night out. These cheap and chic garments, made from non-recyclable materials and sprayed with toxic pesticides, are not just harming our well-being, but plaguing the environment with waste. Thanks to eco-conscious designers creating stylish wear and accessories from natural and renewable fabrics such as bamboo, a solution to consumerism exists. With the Slow Fashion Movement quickly finding its place on the fashion scene, concerned consumers should consider investing in classic, locally made pieces made with care and thoughtful beginnings. Read more