Zoe Gray recently contacted me to share a video that she has produced, concerning fast fashion. I think that this kind of sustainability, longevity topic is super à-propos in many spheres of our lives right now. I personally have felt this way not only about clothes, but also food, furniture, even experiences like what you do over the weekend or where you vacation..
Still, I feel like there has been a sort of shift in my attitude with clothing when I noticed that a lot of what I bought at HnM was coming apart, or having wholes in it super fast (ok blame me, I put EVERY THING in the dryer) Still.. There are pieces of clothing from Gap that I've worn for over 5 years. Sometimes more. (If they still fit me, but that's a whole other subject.)
I wish I could buy more clothes from local designers but the truth is I kind of cannot afford it. I will splurge on a scarf, or one item from time to time, and I feel like in a small way I am doing what I can to encourage them? But most of the time I have to buy clothes for less money, and figure out the ones that will last many many seasons. First of all I aim at neutral colors (that I won't get tired of, since I mostly like to wear grey, black, beige and navy) Things that mix and match well. And I have also come to find the stores where the clothes are kind of well made - well tailored for me, affordable when in sale, and also going to last long. I also find that as I get a bit older *not that old* my style is not evolving so much with the trends each season. I do love to buy "statement pieces" from time to time, but mostly, I'll stick to what makes me feel like me.
Anyways, watch it, it's fun and well made, and interesting! Maybe I have a bit of a bias because of my animation background, but oh well! ;)
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