B2 – Upper Intermediate
Slow fashion is a movement that advocates for environmental and social justice in the fashion industry. Will you accept the challenge of buying fewer things and follow a more sustainable lifestyle?
Read the article to know how can slow fashion solve the problem of overproduction and overconsumption.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the idiom “be hell-bent on something” mean? “It’s not hell-bent on constant growth or accumulating more.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does the word “splurge” mean? “Splurging on new clothes and trends was something that only aristocrats indulged in; so regular folk without a royal budget invested in fabrics that were made to last.” Use it in a sentence.
- What is the meaning of “innocuous”? “It was only after disasters like the 2013 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse or the 2011 “killer jeans” silicosis expose that the public started to pay attention to the silent workers suffering from the deadly practices of an industry that makes seemingly innocuous items.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- According to the article, how can you make the shift to slow fashion?
- Do you spend a lot of time choosing what to wear? Talk about our shopping habits.
- What can people do to minimize the negative effect of their shopping habits?
- How do you think people’s shopping habits will change in 30 years?