throw-away fashion

interesting story in yesterday's new york times about "fast fashion"... you know, the cheap-o t-shirts, pants and such that line the shelves at target, old navy and other retailers... these clothes are pretty much designed to fall apart, which -- with the chemicals and emissions involved in manufacturing, transporting and washing these items -- puts a heavy burden on the environment.

and, as much as i hate to admit it, i'm guilty as hell... not necessarily with my own wardrobe (ask my hubby, i never throw anything away! :)... but, like oodles of other parents out there, i don't want to spend a bunch of money on something my daughter will grow out of in a few months... so i hit target, etc for her school uniforms and play clothes and donate them (if they're pass-on-able, which they usually aren't) after one of her many growth spurts...

i'm not sure what the takeaway is for this, other than hoping that the textile industry, as well as retailers, really are looking into alternatives to "fast fashions"... and, when/if they do, i need to be willing to spend a little more...