Comparative Essay

Question 1

Idea

Answer 1

That the fast fashion industry is driven by profit motives and fueled by social media trends, to produce clothes unsustainably

Question 2

Ideas

Answer 2

1.

Question 3

Global statement

Answer 3

In an era dominated by consumerism and social media influence, fast fashion has emerged as a double-edged sword providing affordable clothing while simultaneously posing severe environmental and social challenges.

Question 4

Documentary Example 1

Answer 4

“Mountain of waste casts it’s fetid shadow” - Descriptive language

Question 5

Documentary Example 2

Answer 5

Birds eye view of extent of clothing waste - camera shot

Question 6

Documentary Example 3

Answer 6

“Rubbish. It’s like an insult” - repition

Question 7

Documentary Example 4

Answer 7

“While all consumers bear some responsibility for this waste crisis, really it’s brands that are overproducing. By up to 40%” - descriptive language

Question 8

Documentary Example 5

Answer 8

The imagery of showing the brands of clothing in Emmanuel’s shop (Target clothing)

Question 9

Blog post example 1

Answer 9

“But all fashion brands fundamentally want to sell more, so they need to produce more, which means the model is inherently opposed to promoting sustainability.”

Question 10

Blog post example 2

Answer 10

“Fast fashion is a business model that quickly translates what is on catwalks into cheap clothing that is produced in mass quantities.”

Question 11

Blog post example 3

Answer 11

“Fast fashion found its ideal consumer in Gen-Z buyers as they are most plugged into all the new trends that seemingly come with every TikTok swipe.”

Question 12

Blog post example 4

Answer 12

“Most recently, it’s also how they find the newest Zara summer dress they need to buy that is only a few ‘link in bio’ clicks away.”

Question 13

Blog post example 5

Answer 13

“For good or for evil, technology has given them and placed them under an unprecedented amount of influence at a very young age.”