ファストファッションに関する講義

Lecture Notes: The "Fast Fashion" Industry

1. Definition:

• A business model based on the rapid production of [1] clothing collections.

2. Key Characteristics:

• Speed: Moving styles from design to retail very quickly.
• Low Cost: Making items affordable to the mass market.

3. Major Problems:

• A) Environmental Impact:
  • Uses huge amounts of water (e.g., for [2]).
  • Pollution from dyes and chemicals.
  • Microplastic shedding from synthetic fabrics (e.g., polyester).
  • Massive [3] waste as clothes are discarded.
• B) Social / Ethical Impact:
  • Often relies on low wages and poor working conditions in factories.

4. Alternative: "Slow Fashion"

• A movement focusing on:
  • Buying fewer, high-quality items.
  • Ethical production and [4].
  • Second-hand or "thrifting".