For teens, who can’t afford a $200 wardrobe but crave the latest trends, fast fashion is a lifesaver. Yet, behind every $40 outfit lurk steep costs, environmental damage, ethical abuses, and even ...

And similar to the plastics industry, which has production plans to triple by 2050, the fastest growing part of the clothing industry is not just fast fashion, but trash fashion — clothing that ...

While the meaning of “fast fashion” is fairly straightforward – the description is in the name, after all – understanding why it has become so ubiquitous requires a deeper look at the clothing ...

After May 2, ultra-fast fashion will be slightly more expensive. The human cost, however, remains astronomical. For years, ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashion has rewired where and how Americans shop. Led ...

Curated by Sara Idacavage, fashion historian and sustainable fashion educator, the exhibit focuses on the rise of fast fashion from historical, economic and sustainable viewpoints. Idacavage began ...

Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take ...

it's facing tariffs of up to 120% on imports to the US, forcing it to shift focus to other lucrative markets, like Australia. The move is prompting concerns over the impacts of ultra-fast fashion.

Aussie shoppers are increasingly turning to ultra-fast fashion from Asia as they are drawn by affordable price tags and inexpensive runway-inspired styles. But mum Cath Matar is warning everyone ...

A University of Minnesota student who buys secondhand clothing says it might be a good thing to discourage “fast fashion.” NEW YORK (AP) — Stores selling secondhand clothes, shoes and ...

During turndowns, fashion "tends to recoil into the familiar" — like quiet luxury and basics. Trump's trade war with China could scramble the entire sector, not just fast fashion. Get ready to ...

New rules seek to address one of the modern economy's most pressing workers' rights and climate issues, writes John Hearne The clothing industry also creates astonishing amounts of waste – an ...