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How many new clothing garments do you buy each year? Data from the American Apparel & Footwear Association says that the average American bought about 69 items of clothing and 7 and a half pairs of shoes in the year 2020. The days of buying two pairs of jeans and two nice tops for each new season seem to be out of fashion in recent years. It's easier than ever to buy lots of clothes, but what are the consequences of that ease? We’re looking at our fashion consumption habits, the ethical ramifications of fast fashion, and accessible alternatives to fast fashion with Aja Barber, author of CONSUMED: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism, and a contributing editor at Elle UK.
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How many new clothing garments do you buy each year? Data from the American Apparel & Footwear Association says that the average American bought about 69 items of clothing and 7 and a half pairs of shoes in the year 2020. The days of buying two pairs of jeans and two nice tops for each new season seem to be out of fashion in recent years. It's easier than ever to buy lots of clothes, but what are the consequences of that ease? We’re looking at our fashion consumption habits, the ethical ramifications of fast fashion, and accessible alternatives to fast fashion with Aja Barber, author of CONSUMED: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism, and a contributing editor at Elle UK.

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