191. Is This the End of Fast Fashion? What Every Shopper Needs to Know

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Why Fast Fashion Is Slowing Down—And What Comes Next

Is fast fashion finally running out of steam? Diane Gilman, fashion legend and host of Fashion Thursdays, unpacks how tariffs, trend fatigue, and changing shopping habits are forcing a major shift in the way we buy—and what that means for your closet, your wallet, and the planet. From the rise of vintage pop-ups to the real cost of “cheap” clothes, Diane shares insider stories, practical shopping advice, and a vision for a more creative, community-driven future of fashion.

In This Episode:

• The Tariff Effect: Why new tariffs could reshape fast fashion, disrupt supply chains, and drive prices higher—making “cheap” clothes not so cheap anymore.
• Trend Fatigue & Anti-Trend Closets: Diane’s take on why the endless cycle of skinny, wide-leg, and retro jeans is wearing us out—and how to build a timeless, anti-trend wardrobe by mixing high and low pieces.
• The Hidden Costs of Fast Fashion: From environmental waste to toxic packaging, Diane reveals what’s really behind those bargain prices and why it’s time to rethink our shopping habits.
• Vintage’s Big Comeback: The return of vintage markets, the thrill of the hunt, and why buying pre-loved designer pieces is the new status symbol.
• Shopping as Experience: How vintage pop-ups and limited-time retail events are bringing back the excitement, community, and discovery that online shopping can’t match.
• Retail’s Wake-Up Call: With department stores slashing brands and choices, Diane predicts a new era of local, entrepreneurial shopping—and urges retailers to make brick-and-mortar irresistible again.
• Practical Shopping Tips: Diane’s advice on buying basics in multiples before prices jump, choosing colors for the coming seasons, and making the most of what you already own.
• The Future of Fashion: Why slowing down could spark a creative renaissance in fashion—and how to find satisfaction in unique, lasting pieces instead of endless repeats.
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