Slow fashion is the art of thoughtfully creating, consuming, and appreciating clothing.

WHAT SLOW FASHION IS:

• Made from sustainable raw materials
• Locally sourced, produced or sold in smaller stores rather than mass chain stores
• Offer fewer, more specific styles per collection
• Considers ethical working conditions
• Opts for sustainable materials with low-impact options

Slow fashion encourages us to consciously purchase garments at a higher quality and to take better care of them. As a slow fashion designer, Jennifer Harris at Juniper Sparrow sources natural materials to build her versatile, elevated casual designs. Each garment is hand-crafted recognizing that it may be a timeless (and often season-free) item of a curated wardrobe.

WHAT SLOW FASHION IS NOT:

Slow fashion is the opposite of fast fashion. Fast fashion is inexpensively mass producing garments for chain retailers.

• Cheap or abusive labor practices
• Garments duplicated from runway shows, trend, or other designers
• Made from unsustainable, high-impact raw materials
• Wear out quickly encouraging faster consuming and a need for more clothes

[ Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want. — Anna Lappé ]