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Clothing Waste and Sustainable Fashion: A Look at Fast Fashion’s Impact

Summary:
The author’s lifelong love for clothing is intertwined with personal and societal reflections on clothing consumption, disposal, and impact. The 2023 British Textile Biennial highlighted the global journey of discarded Western clothing to African markets, prompting the author to reconsider the significance and ethics of their clothing habits. “Fast Fast Slow,” a performance art piece, emphasized the value of slower, more mindful clothing practices and the potential for collaborative, sustainable approaches to fashion worldwide. Continue reading

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