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fast fashion

American  
[fast fash-uhn] / ˈfæst ˌfæʃ ən /

noun

  1. low-priced clothing that is brought to market quickly and copies fashion trends created by luxury brands or small, independent designers.


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Etymology

Origin of fast fashion

First recorded in 1975–80

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It’s not a far cry from the real-life environment in fast fashion factories.

From Salon May 22, 2026

While US orders accounted for only around 10 percent of his company's foreign trade, Zhou said the country is a fast fashion hub with "massive demand" for apparel, especially denim.

From Barron's Apr. 23, 2026

"I started to see many articles about lead in clothing from fast fashion," says Deavers.

From Science Daily Apr. 2, 2026

“Forbidden Fruits” can’t reconcile all of its influences and just ends up as a collection of references and high style without much staying power — it’s essentially the fast fashion of girly pop horror.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

Just as fast as skill “turns off” work, just so fast fashion turns it on.

From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail

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