We believe that fashion is an art form that:
- utilizes the body as a living canvas
- functions as a means of self-expression
- requires meticulous craftsmanship
- prompts and/or mirrors cultural and social change
- encourages aesthetic contemplation
When you consider all of that in terms of "eco-fashion" & "sustainable style" [aka "slow fashion" (the oppostie of "fast fashion")] you'll understand our intrique on the topic and why it prompted us to launch WIRE HANGERS.
Given the current statistics, it might seem like an impossible challenge to tackle the destructive nature of fast fashion and all that it entails. The truth is baby steps matter and raising awareness is a move in the right direction. This zine exists to encourage practical approaches toward attire (& accessory) sustainability, start conversations, and build community. We'll be spotlighting designers, vendors, connoisseurs, and advocates who are dedicated to the eco-fashion cause. Hopefully you'll be inspired by their examples, insight, and creativity.
We're not claiming to have all the answers or a simple solution. Instead we're here to listen, learn, and maybe encourage change, one small community at a time.
Thank YOU for visiting our zine!
Note: The zine name was inspired by the infamous scene in the 1981 film "Mommie Dearest" where Faye Dunaway (playing the part of Joan Crawford) gets frustrated with her daughter for hanging expensive and/or designer clothes on wire hangers. There's definintely a lot to unpack in that scene (depicting a demented & abusive fury), but the optimistic takeaway is we should show gratitude for our clothes and treat them with respect so they'll last for years to come. The concept also lends itself to the old expression that one man's trash is another man's treasure. How many times have you discovered gems, hung on wire hangers, in a thrift store or at yard sale?
