Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Pérez press remarks on challenges to fashion industry, consumer, joining caucus

Washington State Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez says at a news conference on starting the Slow Fashion Caucus that the shift away from heritage brands and towards fast fashion has negative impacts on American tradespeople, leads to lower quality products, and raises concerns about the environmental and health impacts of synthetic materials and chemical treatments used in clothing production, emphasizing the need for consumers to buy less and develop their own style.