The trend cycle is how people describe the concept of trends being fashionable at different times,trends coming back and etc.Some examples could be ’y2k’( popular in the 2000s,popular again now or ugg boots(popular for millennials and becoming increasingly popular within Gen Z now).
Their are many downsides to the trend cycle such as the fact this contributes to the amount of waste (as after it a trend has run it’s cycle it is considered ’cheugy’ then when it comes into fashion again you have to buy it and the cycle continues) but their are also many good things about it(such as the fact that it allows you to explore new styles and gives nearly everyone a chance to be ’fashionable’.
I think that as long as you incorporate the trends into your personal style, have them for a few years or so and only indulge in trends you’d wear if they weren’t trendy you would not be contributing to the problem of fast fashion.You can enjoy it while being mindful of how these practices effect the environment.
What do you think?
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