Multiple outfit changes, a pile of clothes on the bed, a closet bursting with items that have barely seen the light of day, the constant \u201cnothing to wear\u201d feeling. It\u2019s easy to get caught in a fast-fashion frenzy, and it\u2019s only getting faster.
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According to the World Economic Forum, clothing production has doubled since 2000, and the 2021 Sustainability EDIT Industry Report showed that the number of new styles released by brands was up 19 per cent from 2020. This isn\u2019t only bad for the planet, but unhealthy for humans too. An industry focused on speed and hyper-productivity goes hand-in-hand with pressure and over-stimulation. Livia Firth, founder of creative agency Eco-Age, compares it to fast food: \u201cAfter the sugar rush, it just leaves a bad taste in your mouth.\u201d
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The slow-fashion movement, on the other hand, is like a nourishing meal that leaves you feeling good in the long run. \u201cWith slow fashion, you can take a step back from the crazily fast-paced trend cycle,\u201d says Charlotte Brownlee, team leader at Slow Fashion Australia, \u201cand mindfully consider how to style the clothes you already own, creating a love for your wardrobe and pride for what you wear\u201d. By consuming consciously, wearing your values and simplifying your style, you might find the \u201cwhat to wear\u201d panic subsides.
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A conscious closet<\/strong> A 2021 study published in Global Environmental Change found that two-thirds of Australians surveyed reported experiencing \u201ceco-anxiety\u201d at least some of the time \u2014 that is, intense feelings of worry and hopelessness towards climate change. Taking conscious actions can help ease fear and cultivate hope. And since fashion is the world\u2019s second-biggest polluter after the oil industry, it\u2019s a very good place to start. For Anna Ho, from the sustainable-fashion Instagram account @eekkolookbook, changing her shopping habits is part of her vision for a better world. \u201cAs a mother of two children, I really try to set the norms for the next generations,\u201d she describes, \u201cand hopefully one day fast fashion will only be found in history books\u201d. Before you rush to the shops, consider what you already have in your wardrobe and show gratitude for these items. When you do need something new, look into the ethics of the brand to see if it aligns with your own values. True to you<\/strong> Modern life is full of \u201cshoulds\u201d and \u201cmusts\u201d, but slow fashion gives you a chance to live authentically. It allows you to define and refine your own priorities. Perhaps you\u2019ve been meaning to save for a trip, or you want to give your hobbies more attention. Reflect on how much money and time you spend on your wardrobe and see if you can free up some space for these things instead. If you\u2019re someone who likes to change up their look more frequently, buying second-hand is a great option. Browse thrift stores and scour charity shops or online second-hand stores to find one-of-a-kind pieces. By discovering the colours and styles that suit you, you can escape the trend-chasing cycle and feel confident in a look that\u2019s uniquely yours. Simplified style<\/strong> Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood advocates a \u201cbuy less, choose well, make it last\u201d approach to shopping. This speaks to the concept of minimalism, which is a way of living only with the things you need \u2014 items that spark joy and support your purpose. Slow fashion encourages you to be intentional and eradicate external clutter, freeing up room for what truly matters to you. By stepping out of autopilot shopping habits, you can create space for calmness, clarity and compassion. Heather Grant is a freelance feature and content writer in the wellness and sustainability niche. You\u2019ll usually find her in a coffee shop writing, reading, or daydreaming about her next trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Multiple outfit changes, a pile of clothes on the bed, a closet bursting with items that have barely seen the light of day, the constant \u201cnothing to wear\u201d feeling. It\u2019s easy to get caught in a fast-fashion frenzy, and it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":1095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[177,176],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1096,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094\/revisions\/1096"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellbeing.com.au\/being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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