slow fashion

[ sloh fash-uhn ]

noun

1. a movement among clothing producers and consumers that emphasizes eco-friendly, well-made clothing, maintenance and repair of garments to extend their lifespan, and a general reduction of one's consumption of new clothing items. Compare fast fashion ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow fashion¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

His mother always referred to his slow fashion of speaking as "Sammy's long talk."

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In slow fashion matters defined and arranged themselves before him.

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The train rolled on in its heavy, slow fashion, and the child slept soundly for a long while.

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Dent did so, but in such a lazy and slow fashion that even from shore Tom could see that the lad was not exerting himself enough.

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Miss Proddle stopped her machine at last, and caught the news in her slow fashion hind side before.

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