Fast fashion

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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

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North Korea launches at least one ballistic missile into the ocean. Also, Russia suspends its permanent mission to NATO. And, US special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns and is set to be replaced by his deputy.

An H&M store in New York.

Why ‘fast fashion’ might need to slow down

A woman walks in front of the store Forever 21.

Forever 21 closing stores in bankruptcy filing shows limits to fast fashion, author says

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I’m 21 and feel guilty about how I shop — but what can I do?

Arts, Culture & Media

I’m 21 and feel guilty about how I shop — but what can I do?

Arts, Culture & Media

As a college student, I’m on a budget and want to look nice. Is that an excuse for having unethical shopping habits?

Fashion Victims: Tough Working Conditions Caused By Fast Fashion

Global Politics

Lucy Siegle writes a column on ethical living for London’s Observer newspaper. She speaks to anchor Lisa Mullins about the global impact of fast fashion.

The World

Discount fashions can be fashion forward, but do they foster waste?

Environment

In the world of fashion, you get what you pay for, and that’s exactly the point Britain’s House of Lords has taken issue with. Clothing chains like H and M or Forever 21 epitomize this trend of ‘Fast Fashion’ — where it’s in one day and out the next. Does this just foster a culture of irresponsible waste?