We have all hear of Slow Food..."Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work. "
Well, the same applies to fashion...the Sydney Morning Herald did a piece on this a few months ago (which of course I can't find) and I thought it was worth mentioning as the new Spring clothes start to appear in our favourite shops (I love summer clothes)...so here is my take on Slow Fashion....
S...is for Sustainable...for me it is much more important to know whether something was made under fair work conditions than whether it is local. I understand the whole Food miles (or clothes miles) thing, but lets be real, how are less developed countries going to develop unless we buy their goods? I have been to many a factory in China and they were a far cry from a sweat shop... Problem is it is not always easy to figure this one out...I will need to do a bit more reserach here, but let me know if you have any ides...
L...is for Lasting...it is so tempting these days to buy more than we need...we even have a name for it 'disposable fashion'...perhaps because I am a bit older and a lot of the disposable fashion just does not suit or perhaps because I still love my designer evening bag I bought in France years ago (big clue - it is quilted!) and wonder how I will decide which daughter will get it...less is more when it comes to green...
L...is for Lasting...it is so tempting these days to buy more than we need...we even have a name for it 'disposable fashion'...perhaps because I am a bit older and a lot of the disposable fashion just does not suit or perhaps because I still love my designer evening bag I bought in France years ago (big clue - it is quilted!) and wonder how I will decide which daughter will get it...less is more when it comes to green...
O...is for Organic...almost 20% of pesticides in the US are used to grow cotton - blah! While it is hard to find organic cotton here, it is worth trying...babies clothes are easier...Gorman always has a good selection and at the least towels and sheets are easy to find...
W....if for Worn...let's face it...stars like Renee have made Vintage all so chic...plus now with all these wonderful recycle shops you can get great recent designer clothes...everyone knows I love Di Nuovo and Belinda's Frock Exchange is another great find.
So...I believe that clothes should look good and last; that they should be made in a way that does not damage our environment and that factory workers should receive fair pay...so go Slow this season...think about what you really need (scary concept), take a day with your best friend to go to the vintage and recycle shops (how nice to be out of the mall) and stop for a beautiful long meal with some nice jasmine tea (Jackie's in Paddington is my favourite for their sashimi salad)...Let me know if you have any other suggestions. xxx
2 comments:
I'm only buying organic clothes from companies I trust at this point. I also have bought clothes on Etsy. All the organic stuff I have is so well made I know it will last a long time. I'm also careful about washing things and picking clothes I'm likely to wear until they wear out.
Speaking of purses mine is a custom purse from a lady on Etsy that uses upcycled fabric. I LOVE IT!
Patty these are all very good points; although I am eco-minded, I am also very much excited about shopping for new clothes. It is so easy to want to buy new things; but I agree, if we take the time to asses or puchases and buys only what we really LOVE we are doing our bank accounts and the earth a favor! Hope you had a great winter holiday xx
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