Is mindfulness out of fashion?
Jennifer Inaba |
TEDxFremontEastDistrict
• October 2022
Behind the glitz and glamor of runways and red carpets, are troubling truths about production, manufacturing and labor practices within the fashion industry. In order to support a vicious cycle of overproduction and overconsumption, the environment and garment workers around the globe suffer. Government regulation, in the form of legislation such as the FABRIC Act, and increased transparency throughout the supply chain, are two frequently cited tactics to drive the fashion industry toward a more sustainable future. But what about what we can control within ourselves? With a specific focus on the fashion industry, this talk centers on the environmental and social impacts of consumerism and how the practice of mindfulness can help break this cycle of overconsumption — all while providing the additional value of reconnecting with nature.