http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:52:32 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-3855 Heather Vaughan Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:42:29 +0000 http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/#comment-3855 Keeping in mind that this post was written well before our current economic climate, I do see your point. Although, on a very basic level - updating and remaking the clothes you already own (that may be out of style, etc) is an excellent way to save money. In the 1940s, "Make Do and Mend" was the mantra. It was both less wasteful, and an economic necessity. I don't think making Moral decisions is a luxury. I think it is a necessity. Keeping in mind that this post was written well before our current economic climate, I do see your point. Although, on a very basic level – updating and remaking the clothes you already own (that may be out of style, etc) is an excellent way to save money. In the 1940s, “Make Do and Mend” was the mantra. It was both less wasteful, and an economic necessity. I don’t think making Moral decisions is a luxury. I think it is a necessity.

]]> http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-3853 sharon watts Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:15:56 +0000 http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/#comment-3853 In times of economic hardship does having an ethical approach to fashion with sustainability at the core have greater relevence(fewer but better choices ) or is pricepoint at any cost more realistic ? perhaps moral responsibility is a luxury we can't always afford . In times of economic hardship does having an ethical approach to fashion with sustainability at the core have greater relevence(fewer but better choices ) or is pricepoint at any cost more realistic ? perhaps moral responsibility is a luxury we can’t always afford .

]]> http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-385 Worn Through » Historical Context for Galliano's Dior Couture Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:22:05 +0000 http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/#comment-385 [...] I’ve previously mentioned on Wornthrough, today’s designers have different ideas on the best way to address the shrinking economy. [...] [...] I’ve previously mentioned on Wornthrough, today’s designers have different ideas on the best way to address the shrinking economy. [...]

]]> http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-233 Worn Through » Pop Culture Perspective Sun, 11 May 2008 17:36:15 +0000 http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/#comment-233 [...] another note, after my last post on this history of fashion during recession and war, I asked the question – what will the future bring? One possible answer is: The past, [...] [...] another note, after my last post on this history of fashion during recession and war, I asked the question – what will the future bring? One possible answer is: The past, [...]

]]> http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-224 Alaina Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:19:06 +0000 http://www.wornthrough.com/2008/04/25/the-future-of-fashion/#comment-224 Interesting subject, I also look forward to seeing how people respond. I caught a Fox News short (I know, I know...I never watch Fox News, but it happened to be on) and they reported that some Americans see a good side to the coming recession- it would give them an excuse to downsize and stop buying. Consumer Fatigue. Interesting subject, I also look forward to seeing how people respond. I caught a Fox News short (I know, I know…I never watch Fox News, but it happened to be on) and they reported that some Americans see a good side to the coming recession- it would give them an excuse to downsize and stop buying. Consumer Fatigue.

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