CHARLOTTE — The price may be cheap, but the true toll of fast fashion isn’t always stitched into the tag.
Many shoppers are drawn to fast fashion for its affordability and trendy options — $8 for a dress, $14 for pants and $21 for a jacket.
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But when it comes to quality, longevity and environmental impact, these garments can fall short.
At 5 on Eyewitness News, Channel 9’s Erika Jackson meets with a global fashion researcher to uncover the hidden cost behind the low prices.
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