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

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.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

Instead of fast fashion, where shoppers rush out to buy the latest look despite already owning loads of clothes, Ms Philips wants a move towards slow fashion.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022

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

From Salon • May 15, 2022

For Estoria, Arq was part of her entree into the world of slow fashion.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2021

Wereroa.—After this action, though skirmishes were frequent, the Maoris made no determined stand, and on the English side affairs were carried on in a slow fashion.

From History of Australia and New Zealand From 1606 to 1890 by Sutherland, Alexander