Steve Clark

We’ve all been there—walking into a store looking for a   quick and cheap fashion fix . Maybe that $30   pair of sandals   you bought last year just broke and you need a replacement. Or your go-to white cami just ripped and now you’re hunting for a 3 for $10 special so you don’t have to come back to the dreaded mall ever again. Fast fashion, defined as “inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends,” dominates today’s shopping experience. It’s easy to see why: Who doesn’t love low costs and extreme convenience? But did you know that there are some significant hidden costs behind those cheap prices? Let’s dig into the big three. The 3 Hidden Costs of Fast Fashion 1. Time Cost The fact is, the more stuff you have, the more time you spend taking care of it. When you pare down to the essentials and only have to take care of one pair of shoes instead of 15, it opens up a world of possibilities. You can finally sp...

Do the words sustainability and climate change stress you out? Studies show that Gen Z is suffering from climate anxiety because they are faced with too much negative information in regards to the climate crisis.  Some young people have been found to cry or even have full-blown panic attacks because of the helplessness they feel. And especially in an industry like fashion, where just buying clothes can seem inherently unsustainable, I am here to change your view on how you can contribute to bettering the world.  But before I get into anything, let’s tackle the world « sustainable », many industry professionals agree, people have different views as to what it means. For some, it might be solely buying secondhand clothing while for others it is to stop buying completely. And both views are more sustainable than the alternative of consuming in an unconscious way, right? So let’s focus on your vision of sustainability and take into account that every little step really d...