The Jordan Harbinger Show 858: Fast Fashion | Skeptical Sunday
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Jul 9, 2023 
In this episode, comedian Michael Regilio joins to explore the dark side of fast fashion. He reveals how the industry significantly contributes to carbon emissions, water pollution, and labor exploitation, particularly affecting women in poor working conditions. They address the irony of clothing donations often harming local industries in developing countries. With humor and candid insights, they advocate for eco-conscious fashion choices and hopeful solutions like supporting sustainable brands and reducing wasteful consumption.
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Fast Fashion Business Model
- Fast fashion thrives on cheap manufacturing and disposable materials.
- This encourages frequent purchases and fuels a cycle of waste.
Trendiness and Age
- Dressing trendy gets less cool with age.
- Sticking with a classic style from youth avoids looking like you're trying too hard.
Clothing Durability
- Clothes used to be durable, mended if needed, not discarded.
- The Industrial Revolution introduced mass production but maintained slow fashion due to high costs.