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fast fashion

American

[fast fash-uhn] / ˈfæst ˌfæʃ ən /

noun

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

First recorded in 1975–80

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

But the fast fashion Washington refers to is also seen as a problem the industry hasn't figured out how to deal with.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The rise of fast fashion has made it harder to find young people with manufacturing know-how.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

One of the fastest-growing brands in apparel and footwear isn’t in fast fashion or athleisurewear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 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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