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.

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