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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow fashion¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

Sandra Thomson, the lecturer who ran the project, said the course focused on sustainable or "slow" fashion.

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Slow fashion is a more sustainable approach to clothing production which prioritises quality and the environment over speed and low costs.

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Like the slow food and slow fashion movements, consumers want to know where their flowers come from, said Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers Society.

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Far from catching Croatia cold, it was Wales who started in what is becoming a customarily slow fashion, with Page's side now conceding the first goal in each of their last nine competitive games.

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So Ms. Yellen said, “Improperly measured, I believe that heading toward 2 percent inflation would be a good idea, and that we should do so in a slow fashion, looking at what happens along the way.”

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