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

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slow fashion

Gen Z’s favorite slow fashion brand, Damson Madder, is releasing its summer season “see-now-buy-now collection” that’s part-beach, part-city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

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

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