The Unexpected History of Fast Fashion

Fast fashion is seen as a very modern ideal, with the introduction of the internet, social media and the current way of consuming, buying and wearing clothes… but is it?  In this episode we investigate how far back the history of fast, off the rack, ready to wear fashion actually goes and how we can try to combat the steadily growing moral and ethical issues, that are unfortunately pervasive when it comes to this way of consuming clothes, using the methods of the past. Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe This is Episode 2 of our Modern Sentimentalities series. Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone. Follow the show on Instagram @Silhouettespodcast for more updates. x

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From corsets to suits, lipstick to boots, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. Welcome to Silhouettes: The Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. Join your host, Belle, as we delve deep into the rich, often unexpected history of fashion, the many ways it has framed our world and how it continues to define the human experience ✨