Written by McKenna Bailey<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever fallen down an Internet rabbit hole, then you\u2019ve probably ran into the trending fashion concepts of \u201cfast fashion\u201d and\/or \u201cthrifting.\u201d However, if you haven\u2019t heard of these popular trends then here is the lowdown.<\/p>\n “Fast fashion\u201d is a term used by clothing retailers to describe fashion designs and items that move quickly from the catwalk to stores at cheaper prices.<\/p>\n \u201cThrifting\u201d is the act of visiting second-hand shops, vintage clothing stores, garage sales, or charitable organization clothing stores in the hopes of finding cheap and trendy clothing.<\/p>\n So why are these methods, of staying in fashion while still being affordable, so trendy? One possible reason is because people are more environmentally and economically aware, says Devin Heitt, an online reporter on the Oudaily<\/a> <\/em>website.<\/p>\n Environmental awareness comes with thrifting only while economic awareness comes with thrifting and fast fashion. The best way to save money is by saving our planet also.<\/p>\n According to Oudaily<\/em>, besides the fact that fast fashion shopping and thrifting is also a popular pastime among friends, it\u2019s also a big hit among the Youtuber gurus.<\/p>\n Famous YouTube stars like Emma Chamberlain or other YouTuber\u2019s whose channels are devoted to thrifting and fast fashion hauls like Carrie Dayton and Alexa Sunshine83 have spread far and wide across the platform and into the eyes of the viewers.<\/p>\n With the heavy influence that YouTuber\u2019s and social media influencers have on their audience, it\u2019s no wonder, fast fashion and thrifting are a big hit.<\/p>\n Before you decide which fashion method is best for you, or which method you will use, let\u2019s examine the pros and cons of each, and you can decide for yourself.<\/p>\n According to the online news and lifestyle website The Good Trade<\/a> <\/em>, with fast fashion, anyone can support small and local retail business\u2019 by purchasing fast fashion items from them. You will also find the item you are looking for faster using fast fashion over thrifting.<\/p>\n The fast fashion products may also be in better condition than if you were to find a used product in a thrift shop. However, The Good Trade<\/em> says most retailers produce fast fashion at low cost, which makes the products low quality.<\/p>\n There are also ethical and economic reasons to consider when buying fast fashion. According to research done by the Rubicon<\/em>\u00a0<\/a>group, a business dedicated to analyzing data, 11 million tons of fast fashion clothing is thrown out every year in America.<\/p>\n