| Title | Is fast fashion finally out of season? Rental clothing schemes as a sustainable and affordable alternative to fast fashion |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 8333 |
| Authors | Herold, PI; Prokop, D |
| Title | Is fast fashion finally out of season? Rental clothing schemes as a sustainable and affordable alternative to fast fashion |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | The clothing sector is under increased global scrutiny as the second biggest polluter behind the oil industry. What was once termed the 'democratisation of fashion', fast fashion has become a low cost, high speed and resource intensive market. As a result, sustainable consumerism has gained traction, with innovative alternatives such as collaborative consumption and product service systems becoming more popular. However, despite growing concern, sustainable alternatives remain a niche market compared to the scale of global fast fashion. Rental clothing schemes remain under-researched in the UK. These collaborative consumption schemes promote a circular economy through reducing waste and increasing life cycles. This paper examines the determinants of rental clothing adoption by employing semi-structured interviews, specifically accounting for different generations across rural and urban areas. It presents a UK perspective on rental clothing. The findings suggest that the affordability of rental is dependent on the nature of the items and adoption is driven by style, sustainability desires, and geography of consumers. This paper concludes that to increase the adoption of rental clothing schemes, trust in schemes and increased accessibility are essential to allow them to become mainstream alternatives to fast fashion. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2023.103873 |
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