Slow fashion
Slow fashion is a response to fast fashion. It involves high-quality products produced in smaller quantities. It is clothing manufacturing that respects people, animals, and the environment—using organic textiles and made by workers with good labour rights.
In other words, slow fashion is a sustainable approach to fashion expressed in many ways. It includes recycled and upcycled products, compact capsule collections made up of a few garments, and clothing created by local artisans. The challenge with slow fashion products is that they tend to be more expensive than fast fashion items, which can deter some consumers.
Mentality of the consumer
It is not just an approach for producers but also a mindset for consumers. It means buying fewer items that are meant to be used for many years. It involves purchasing products from second-hand shops. Shopping with care, purpose, and the pursuit of items that can hold emotional value is the essence of a slow fashion mindset.