How Do We Look?

Spring is around the corner, and the fashion industry just finished its four major runway shows: New York, London, Milan and Paris. From burgundy fringes to polka dot belts, retailers and brands soon will flood social media and mass media to entice consumers.

While fashion speaks to our expression of personality and taste, it also implies our deeper value and self-identity. The speed of how fast a trend can spread from city runways to street markets is astounding; the speed of how fast these garments will end up in landfills is even more astounding. In our next Buddies Without Borders Online Forum, we will look into the cultural, economic and environmental issues around the global fashion industry.

Teens are the trendsetters - please join in and speak up. The application deadline is March 22nd: How Do We Look? From Fast Fashion to Eco-Fashion.