In the heart of Bangkok, Museum Siam’s “Fast Fashion Crushes Our Planet” isn’t just an exhibition—it’s a movement. Dive deep, be provoked, and walk out with more than just style—walk out with purpose.
There’s no escaping it. ‘Fast fashion’ has been a buzzword circulating our spheres for years, and for a damn good reason. We’re talking quick trends, cyclic wardrobes, and those sultry glances from a shop window that say, “Wear me just once and toss me away!” But beneath the shimmering sequins, what’s the real cost of this here-today-gone-tomorrow fashion?
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Museum Siam : Fast Fashion, Crushes Our Planet
Enter Museum Siam’s latest exhibition, “Fast Fashion ช็อปล้างโลก”, where they’re not just lifting the veil on fashion’s dirty little secrets, but turning the narrative on its head. Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, this event is painting a vivid picture of the environmental impacts of fast fashion, weaving tales from the dark corners of sweatshops to the green pastures of sustainable alternatives.
Taking center stage in Bangkok this year is the annual traveling exhibition, “Fast Fashion Crushes Our Planet,” thoughtfully curated by Museum Siam. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill event. It offers a mesmerizing blend of gripping content and hands-on activities, all housed in the Temporary Exhibition Hall on the 1st Floor of the Exhibition Building. And if you’re thinking, “How do I get there?”, it’s a breeze – just hop on the MRT to Sanam Chai station (Exit 1). From 3rd August to 3rd December 2023, between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (remember, they’re closed on Mondays), this exhibit awaits your eager minds. Admission is entirely free.
Mr. Rames Promyen, tthe Director General of the National Discovery Museum Institute, unveiled that Museum Siam decided to spotlight the environmental onslaught caused by our relentless fast fashion obsession. Let’s cut through the jargon. While we’ve made bank with fashion, we’ve also been trash-talking our planet. Case in point? The mind-boggling 39,000 tons of unsold, non-biodegradable, chemical-laden clothes thrown away like yesterday’s news in Chile’s Atacama Desert. And here’s the kicker, this garment wasteland isn’t unique to Chile; it’s a global monstrosity.
Diving into the grim stats, garment production now racks up a whopping 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and guzzles 20% of the world’s wastewater. Water, that life-giving elixir, is being drained by fashion at an alarming rate. Did you know a single pair of jeans gulps down 7,500 liters of water? Yep, that’s the equivalent of downing 5,000 large water bottles.
Beyond just showcasing the ugly truths, The Museum Siam is advocating for change, championing a world where you can love clothes without strangling Mother Earth. From sustainable brands to circular fashion practices, this exhibit isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s a call to arms.
So, ready to ditch the fast and embrace the conscious? Museum Siam is your first pitstop. Dive deep, be provoked, and walk out with more than just style—walk out with purpose.
Slow Fashion Takes the Spotlight
At the heart of the event stands the Slow Fashion Market. Over 20 carefully curated stalls beckon visitors with a rich array of secondhand treasures, underscoring the beauty and ethos of sustainable fashion. This isn’t just a market; it’s a green haven promoting eco-conscious choices and celebrating the principles of a circular economy.
Beyond just showcasing the ugly truths, The Museum Siam is advocating for change, championing a world where you can love clothes without strangling Mother Earth. From sustainable brands to circular fashion practices, this exhibit isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s a call to arms.
So, ready to ditch the fast and embrace the conscious? Museum Siam is your first pitstop. Dive deep, be provoked, and walk out with more than just style—walk out with purpose.
All images courtesy of Museum Siam /Twitter
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