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Fast fashion and its impact on the environment have been a topic for a long time. H&M was accused of unethical labor practices. Gen Z has been accused of buying into a trends attributed to social media.
The easiest and fastest way to increase your confidence and feel comfortable in a new social environment is to dress according to what’s popular. With social media moving trend cycles at a faster pace than they did decades ago, young people have a harder time keeping up with outfits that their peers deem acceptable. Gen Z is under more pressure to look put together than it has been in the past.
Many fast fashion companies exploit this fear. People are encouraged to achieve a certain look by wearing slogans. Fast fashion can be used to find cheap versions of styles that are popular on social media.
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