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Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?

Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?

Update: 2025-08-26
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Fast fashion has taken over the fashion industry, but is less expensive, trendy clothing really worth the purchase? Those who say to “stop” argue fast fashion harms the environment in many ways and exploits workers in countries with lax regulations. Those who say “keep shopping” argue it’s up to shoppers to choose, as fast fashion offers affordable options, supports jobs, and boosts local economies. Now we debate: Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop? 




Arguing Stop: Kenneth Pucker, Former COO of Timberland; Professor at The Fletcher School at Tufts University  


Arguing Shop: Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief at Reason 


 


Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates 




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Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?

Fast Fashion: Shop or Stop?

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