In her paper, Sarah Scaturro explores the different ways technology and fashion interact with each other. However, Scaturro specifically argues that in order for the fashion industry to move towards sustainability, the implementation of technology is necessary.
Additionally, Scaturro mentions the industry of second hand/ vintage clothing: “Many recycled clothing vendors operate small stores within the site, selling vintage or used wares sourced in their local area. This peer-to-peer system facilitates the global distribution of old clothing, eliminates waste, and contributes to the rise of a smaller economic market separate from the traditional fashion system.” I found this extremely interesting due to the recent increase in second-hand shopping and the rise of repurposing vintage garments.
This reminds me a lot of Tokyo, where a majority of the youth nowadays is quite fashion conscious, and also want to represent themselves in a unique way. I think the look of a vintage garment, whether it be from a military surplus store, or their grandmother’s closet, the trend of vintage clothing has certainly increased in the past 6 years.I remember seeing a large amount of thrift stores lined up in Harajuku, filled with young people, all of them looking to either purchase or re-purpose vintage garments. By re-instilling the clothing with a new life, we can eliminate waste and promote a trend of sustainability within the younger generations.