When we think fashion, we think glam! Beauty! Latest trends! But how often do we stop to consider the human cost that goes into creating garments for the most popular brands today? Or the fact that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world?! (After oil!) This week, we compare the fast and slow fashion movements, and discuss small changes we can all make to create a positive impact on the fashion world (and save the penguins).

Links

What is fast fashion?

Fast fashion, women, and the environment

The True Cost Documentary

Tracking clothing donations

Sustainable Apparel Coalition

The slow fashion movement

Affordable ethical fashion brands

What’s your Hogwarts house??