Transcript: The history of fast fashion quiz
Question 1:
True or false: The term ‘fast fashion’ was first used, with its contemporary meaning, in 1950.
Answer:
This statement is FALSE. ‘Fast fashion’ was first used in 1989 by a journalist writing about the brand Zara.
Question 2:
True or false: Since the 1990s, the growth of fast fashion brands has slowed down significantly.
Answer:
It’s FALSE. Since the first online retail purchase in 1994, the fast fashion industry has grown enormously as a result of the popularity of online shopping.
Question 3:
True or false: ‘Slop shops’ were where wealthy people’s clothing was made in the 17th century.
Answer:
The answer is – FALSE. ‘Slop shops’ were secondhand clothing stores. The wealthy had their clothes tailored.
Question 4:
In 2018 the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion was established.
Answer:
This statement is TRUE. The Alliance is committed to changing the path of fashion and reducing its negative impacts. You can find out more at unfashionalliance.org.
Question 5:
True or false: In 2022, fast fashion retailers began losing money in most countries.
Answer:
It’s FALSE. Despite a growing awareness of the lack of sustainable practices in the industry, as of 2022, fast fashion brands were projected to reach a $40+ billion global market by 2025.