Slow down, Fashion week
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EP. 03
t’s the beginning of October — we’ve finally entered the fall season. For some, Halloween is near; for others, it’s cozy season.
But for those who are chronically online or into fashion, it’s Fashion Week.
Again.
Fashion Week starts in September in New York and ends in October in Paris — the city of high-end fashion. Your For You page on every social platform is probably showing you every celebrity attending those shows.
But I’m not here to talk about celebs. I want to talk about the industry itself. Fashion Week happens twice a year and lasts for about a month — so really, it’s more like fashion month.
I love watching what’s on the runway and seeing how these creatives express their artistry. But it makes me wonder: do we really need a new autumn-winter collection every year?
It’s not just the big fashion houses debuting new pieces — fast fashion brands are also taking notes for their own upcoming collections. That means even more production of clothes we probably don’t need, if we’re being honest with ourselves.
Look, I love a good pair of heels or a long coat, but those items last me a few winters. So why should there be another collection while we’re still enjoying what we bought last year?
Maybe the real question is: do we need to buy something new just because someone launched a new collection during Fashion Week?
Personally, I think Fashion Week should happen every two or three years. That way, it would feel more special — designers would have more time to create something meaningful, and consumers could enjoy what they already own.
Let fashion breathe a little, don’t you think?
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