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How I quit fast fashion
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How I quit fast fashion

Posted on 1 October 2020 by Katie Poole • Leave a comment

In October 2018 I decided to quit fast fashion. That year I placed 12 orders on ASOS, and in 2019 I placed just two: one order to try something on, the other to use up my vouchers. And I’m not even going there with my regular trips to Zara, Mango, Topshop, H&M, & Other Stories, … Continue reading →

What happened when I gave up shopping fast fashion
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What happened when I gave up shopping fast fashion

Posted on 20 April 2020 by Katie Poole • 1 Comment

Guess what? October 2019 was my one year anniversary of not buying any clothing from fast fashion brands! One. Whole. Year. Can you imagine? Because I certainly didn’t think it’d be possible. But there I was. Now, I’m not going to pretend I’m perfect – because I’m certainly not! During that year I bought new … Continue reading →

I’m giving up buying clothing for one year
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I’m giving up buying clothing for one year

Posted on 30 January 2020 by Katie Poole • 1 Comment

The last time I purchased an item of clothing was on 19 November 2019. And now I’m aiming to not buy any clothing, at all, for a full year. Why? Because I’ve run out of space in my home I could do with saving more money for my future and I feel guilty shopping when … Continue reading →

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