Trends That are Taking Over
It's safe to say that efforts to increase sustainable fashion have come a long way, and are slowly but surely increasing. More and more people are being educated and aware of the dangers of fast fashion and the benefits of sustainable clothing. With the new year coming up, here some of the most popular and beneficial trends of 2021.
Cutting Down on Clothing
If you have been following trends you may have noticed that your favorite influencers have been wearing some of their clothing pieces multiple times. This is because a great deal of people have actually figured out that less is more. When you focus on the quality instead of the quantity, it is more beneficial to you and the environment. It also allows people to get creative with their choices. You're able to mix and match your existing clothing to your liking.
Thrifting
Within the past few months, buying second-hand clothing has been taking the world by storm. Thousands of people have actually found the fun in going "Thrifting" (Thrift store shopping). It is a great alternative to buying into fast fashion, and you're actually reducing amount of plastic and toxic waste in landfills by buying second-hand. You might think that if you find an item from an unethical brand, "Am I buying into fast fashion?" It is important to keep in mind that when purchasing, the money doesn't go to the company that sells it, and they will not benefit from you purchasing that item.
Conscious Shopping
More and more people are just now realizing the harmful effects of shopping without knowledge of the dangers that are taking place behind the scenes. It is important to shop consciously and to be aware of the consequences for supporting fast fashion brands. Instead of supporting the brands that are creating the problem, why not support the brands that are preventing the problem. There are several affordable and ethical brands that are a great alternative.
Recycling/Upcycling
Rather than buying on impulse and focusing on quantity, it is actually better to up-cycle your own clothing yourself. Find clothes you don't really wear or plan on wearing, and transform them into something completely new and wearable. Not only does it save money, but it allows you to refrain from supporting fast fashion chains and helps you to understand what's right for your body. If up-cycling seems too difficult, there are other alternatives. Before you throw out your old clothes, try donating or recycling them. If they could be at use to you, put them to use somewhere else. (ex: an old T-shirt as a cleaning rag).
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