Thrifting: Glorified Fast Fashion
Thrifting comes from the word “thrifty” meaning frugal and is the act of “hunting” used clothes often through swapping or shopping at second-hand stores (Lestari et al., 2021). Thrifting has more recently been seen as a solution to environmental issues surrounding the western world’s consumption patterns but is actually promoting […]
SHEIN: Fast Fashion Vs Slow Fashion
SHEIN, a popular Chinese online fast fashion brand, has recently been called out once again for its long list of wrongdoings in the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) context. In line with the fast fashion model SHEIN follows trends, releasing new items frequently at low […]