slow fashion

American  

[sloh fash-uhn] / ˈsloʊ ˈfæʃ ən /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of slow fashion

First recorded in 2005–10

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slow fashion

"I was thinking if circular, slow fashion is going to be accessible to a younger generation it needs to be modernised and digitised, and so set about creating a solution."

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2022

MLR: Well, I guess in some ways, you're the slow fashion versus fast fashion.

From Salon ● May 15, 2022

The Rhea rib dress, in 100% organic cotton, is hand-dyed by artist Jennifer Parry Dodge and is perfect for the person on your list who supports slow fashion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2021

Remarkably, ARQ’s growth seems to be driven largely through word of mouth with a sprinkle of strategic product seeding among slow fashion influencers mixed in.

From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2021

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

From Famous Stories Every Child Should Know by Mabie, Hamilton Wright