'We’ve talked previously about some of the negative impacts of fast fashion trends, and have shared alternatives for shopping more sustainably. Today, we’re digging deeper: we’ll get into where fast fashion came from, what it has become (hint: it’s not good for us or the Earth) and how we can all be more mindful consumers. I understand the thrill of buying affordable, trendy clothing: In the past, particularly when I was younger, I often shopped at fast fashion venues like Gap, H&M and Zara. And I wasn’t alone: These billion-dollar retailers have stores in countries across the globe. They’ve become fixtures in shopping malls and take over entire blocks in large cities. These retailers respond to trends as quickly and cost-effectively as possible to sell en masse. They often reflect what’s fresh and new in fashion but at super low prices, making them vastly appealing stores for many consumers. But beneath those trendy colors and patterns is a dark, shady underbelly we don’t often hear about. From its roots in the fast-moving swirl of 1960s fashions to its modern-day existence in sweatshops across developing countries, fast fashion was never an industry concerned with ethics. In order to achieve wide profit margins, these retailers cut corners, often at the expense of people and the environment. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PildoraNewYo... Twitter: https://twitter.com/pildoranyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pildora.nyc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pildora Joining the Sustainability Community Pildora is a welcoming and joyful community that is open and accepting people at all stages of the journey, whether you are just finding your way into the discussion or have been a sustainability pioneer for years. There’s room for everyone and we’re glad to have you here! Keep up to date for all things sustainable fashion by signing up for our newsletter on https://pildora.nyc'
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