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

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023

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

What had transpired began to come over her in such slow fashion that she was given time to fully feel the ignoble position into which she had fallen.

From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry