slow fashion

[ sloh fash-uhn ]

noun

1. a movement among clothing producers and consumers that emphasizes eco-friendly, well-made clothing, maintenance and repair of garments to extend their lifespan, and a general reduction of one's consumption of new clothing items. Compare fast fashion ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow fashion¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

Like the slow food and slow fashion movements, consumers want to know where their flowers come from, said Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers Society.

From Los Angeles Times

Like the slow food and slow fashion movements, consumers want to know where their flowers come from, said Debra Prinzing, founder of the Slow Flowers Society.

From Los Angeles Times

Far from catching Croatia cold, it was Wales who started in what is becoming a customarily slow fashion, with Page's side now conceding the first goal in each of their last nine competitive games.

From BBC

So Ms. Yellen said, “Improperly measured, I believe that heading toward 2 percent inflation would be a good idea, and that we should do so in a slow fashion, looking at what happens along the way.”

From New York Times

Slow fashion: These gloves are made by hand.

From New York Times