Fast-fashion was nominated to most useless thing in 2018 by Suomen luonto -magazine (Finland Nature -magazine). The fast circulation of low-cost (low-quality) and fast-fashion culture make clothing industry one of the most polluting industries. According to UN, its carbon footprint is higher than the total number of international flights and shipping. *
One resolution for the need of new clothing is flea market. If you want avoid buying from fast-fashion stores, flea markets are a viable alternative if money is scarce in use. Because if you find a second hand piece of clothing in good condition, you can rely it will resist the ravages of time in the future too.
Location: Kellohalli Flea Market
I went to sell stuff in Kellohalli flea market. This guy was leaning to wall, seemingly looking at phone, but ready to observe if anybody would notice him. I noticed him, yes, because everything in the colour scheme and checkered patterns were carefully thought and combined together from flea market finds. I had a chat with him and told he has a nice outfit. Willingly he told me, that he had sewn the jacket from two different jackets and showed his back and the back seam, where the two different fabrics meet. I was wow, what dedication! Ten points for you, young man.
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* Source: Yle https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-10592186
