Sustainable Fashion Terms

verb to make a serious decision to stop doing something

• After experiencing negative side effects, she has sworn off using that medication.
• I've sworn off fast food after feeling sick from it last time.
• I've totally sworn off dating apps, they're just not for me.
• He has sworn off any involvement in politics after his last campaign was a disaster.

noun a group of people born and living during the same time period, typically within a span of 15-20 years

• Generation K refers to the group of individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2000s.
• Members of Generation K are known for their tech-savvy skills and social media presence.
• Gen K folks are always up to date with the latest trends and memes.
• Generation K is like a digital native tribe, navigating the online world with ease.

noun a term used to describe environmentally friendly or sustainable jewelry or accessories that are stylish and fashionable

• The designer showcased a collection of eco-bling jewelry made from recycled materials.
• I love wearing eco-bling accessories because they are stylish and sustainable.
• Check out these cool eco-bling earrings I found at the thrift store!
• Her commitment to sustainability shines through in her eco-bling fashion choices.

noun a secondhand item of clothing that has been passed down from one person to another

adjective describing an item that has been handed down or passed along

• I received a hand-me-up sweater from my older sister.
• My cousin gave me a hand-me-up jacket that she didn't want anymore.
• I scored a cool hand-me-up pair of sneakers from my friend.
• The tradition of passing down hand-me-up jewelry has been in our family for generations.

noun a portmanteau of 'shopping' and 'swapping', referring to the act of exchanging or trading items instead of buying new ones

• Shwopping is a sustainable initiative where customers can donate their old clothes while shopping for new ones.
• Have you heard of shwopping? It's like swapping but with clothes instead.
• I'm all about that shwopping life - it's a great way to update your wardrobe without spending a fortune.
• Shwopping is like a fashion exchange program, where old clothes find new homes and new clothes bring joy to their owners.