A review by lknano
Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism by Aja Barber

informative medium-paced

3.0

This was an interesting, well-written, and engaging book that tried to give an insight into the dark side of fast fashion, specifically the overconsumption aspect of it, the impact of colonialism, and the role of race and wealth within the fashion industry and consumerism (focusing mainly on the operation of these mechanisms/concepts in USA and UK). At times, the topic of sustainability was also discussed. Although this is an informative book in many aspects, some parts were quite repetitive, meanwhile others were not explored enough, especially in the first part of the book. Personally, I would love if the author would introduce more theories/philosophies/case studies about the operation of fast fashion from a to z. The topic of colonialism (and race) was explored throughly, while others took a backstage (which was a shame because it would have enriched the understanding of the operations of the previously mentioned mechanisms even further). The second part of the book was great as it introduced the steps we could take to try dismantling (as much as we can) this toxic fast fashion cycle.