The more value we assign to an object, the better we tend to take care of that object for longevity.  Fast fashion and rapid industrialization of clothing is proven  to be wrecking the industry and, more importantly, our planet.  I see this especially in the department of childrens clothing.  I hear it so often, “they’re going to grow out of it in a few months” is an excuse to buy cheap, low-quality clothing for babies and toddlers.  Unfortunately, most of these clothes will end up weighing in with the 34 billion pounds of textile waste produced by Americans each year. I believe that by buying original pieces that are designed to last, you slow down the turnover rate and are more likely to hand that piece of clothing down to the next owner.