Dressed For Debate: Understanding the Fast Fashion Debate For Teens

Every piece of clothing tells a story—about who made it, where it came from, and what it costs beyond the price tag. This book dives deep into the global web of fast fashion, where style meets speed, and affordability meets consequence. Clothes connect people across continents—from factory workers in Bangladesh to shoppers in New York or London. Yet the same industry that fuels creativity and economic opportunity also raises questions about waste, pollution, and human rights. Is it progress when everyone can afford to express themselves through fashion—or is it a problem when the planet and its workers pay the price? Written for curious minds who don't settle for easy answers, this book unpacks both sides of the fast fashion debate. It explores how trends spread at lightning speed, how technology and marketing drive demand, and how ethical and sustainable movements are challenging the system. Readers will walk away not with a verdict, but with sharper questions—about identity, culture, class, and global responsibility. Whether you love fashion or simply wear it, this is a story about how the clothes we choose shape the world—and how the world, in turn, shapes what we wear.