Intro:

My mom would always cause problems for my family and I. She gambled a lot and it’s something my whole family has been dealing with since before I was born. Growing up I would be so angry at her. She was gone months at a time when I was a kid and I was always lied to about her whereabouts. When I grew up, I knew the truth. She just wasn’t there because she was gambling, not because of “work” or “vacation”. Everything I knew about my mom, was essentially a lie because of all the excuses my brother and father would make for her. I was hurt. I felt weak and helpless. I wanted to be strong not weak. I began to dress as dark as I had felt at the time. And I felt empowered when I did. I felt like I was someone new. I felt protected. My expression through fashion not only helped me feel stronger but made me who I am today.

Abstract:

My overall theme is fast fashion’s impact on youth. Fast fashion is where a brand features cheaper versions of “in-trend” clothing in short spans of time. In my paper, I speak about how the fast fashion industry affects youth today. My argument is that fast fashion influences youth’s perspective towards clothing and their own identities. This is because of the fast fashion brand’s abundance. They are everywhere across the world. There are so many fast fashion brands too, such as: Zara, Topshop, Uniqlo, H&M, and even Target. Because of this, there are tons of styles to choose from and the one a person most prefers is the one that makes them, them and this relates to their identities.

In addition, I wrote about a time my mother brought me to go gambling. Throughout the story I describe my outfits. I set up the story to show how my mood shifts based on each outfit.

Finally, I wrote about Zara, a fast fashion brand, and its impact on their younger audience. I argue that because Zara has “in-trend” clothing, they attract a younger audience and thus, the younger audience will get more involved in fashion. I express how Zara is a learning point for many young individuals in the fashion industry. Zara’s  designs manifests inspiration of high-end fashion but also tells a story along with it. Because of these intricate designs, the younger audience can understand and learn its art and appreciate the details used.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Bp8-hvmS90tBmO8fxRpEHjd2MDf5H2ZQy167HbAOAfc/edit?usp=sharing