Many people think nothing of buying new clothes and ditching last season’s look. We assume that by dropping our unwanted clothes off at the local recycling box, we are doing our bit for the environment. The reality is that the clothing industry is far more damaging to the environment than many people realise, and the truth is disturbing.
This is an insightful well researched article. What it prompts me to ponder is the immense social engineering that multi-billion dollar industries have at their disposal.
The least of which are multi-million dollar advertising budgets. The more concerning being the extensive influence across a wide spectrum of society.
It’s interesting to observe how groundswells of change have their agendas hijacked and turned into a marketing advantage.
Case in point, “fat-free”, organic and eco-friendly products.
People don’t put any effort into validating the claims of these things. There is confectionery that is 98% fat free. 98% of the product is sugary carbohydrates which are the real smoking gun to pandemic levels of obesity.
The fashion industry could literally use the slogan “Get Naked. Enjoy life.” to sell their products and it would work. The makeup industry has already literally done this with cosmetics aimed at making woman look more “natural”. As if they’re not wearing makeup at all.
It’s within this context that it feels nigh on impossible to change people’s thinking and attitudes towards clothing and fashion. It’s an agenda that seems far too easy to hijack. Companies merely pivot to all natural fibres such as bamboo. The socially conscience can ease their minds by buying one or two items of that. All organic natural swimwear. Care for the planet while you care for yourself.
What can’t be emulated is nudity. You can accessorise it. You can’t replace it.
Naturism simply doesn’t have a multi million dollar marketing budget to make it a popular idea.
What individuals have is the power to do is ignore the status quo and do what feels right and feels good.
Get naked for the pure joy of being naked. No excuse or reason needed. No justification necessary.
Get naked at home. Get naked at the local public beach. Where there is no law preventing you, such as NZ. Take advantage.
I don’t think naturists need to change the mind of the public about nudity. They need to change their own mind about being seen naked in public.
The great fear that people will be shocked or offended is unfounded. Give it a go and surprise yourself. The surprise is that nobody gives a damn.
Unless you’re acting in a threatening unpredictable way, they’ll scarcely notice you.
IMO that’s the change that needs to happen. That’s the big mind shift required. If people want to join in fine. If not, just as great. Each to their own.
This is an insightful well researched article. What it prompts me to ponder is the immense social engineering that multi-billion dollar industries have at their disposal.
The least of which are multi-million dollar advertising budgets. The more concerning being the extensive influence across a wide spectrum of society.
It’s interesting to observe how groundswells of change have their agendas hijacked and turned into a marketing advantage.
Case in point, “fat-free”, organic and eco-friendly products.
People don’t put any effort into validating the claims of these things. There is confectionery that is 98% fat free. 98% of the product is sugary carbohydrates which are the real smoking gun to pandemic levels of obesity.
The fashion industry could literally use the slogan “Get Naked. Enjoy life.” to sell their products and it would work. The makeup industry has already literally done this with cosmetics aimed at making woman look more “natural”. As if they’re not wearing makeup at all.
It’s within this context that it feels nigh on impossible to change people’s thinking and attitudes towards clothing and fashion. It’s an agenda that seems far too easy to hijack. Companies merely pivot to all natural fibres such as bamboo. The socially conscience can ease their minds by buying one or two items of that. All organic natural swimwear. Care for the planet while you care for yourself.
What can’t be emulated is nudity. You can accessorise it. You can’t replace it.
Naturism simply doesn’t have a multi million dollar marketing budget to make it a popular idea.
What individuals have is the power to do is ignore the status quo and do what feels right and feels good.
Get naked for the pure joy of being naked. No excuse or reason needed. No justification necessary.
Get naked at home. Get naked at the local public beach. Where there is no law preventing you, such as NZ. Take advantage.
I don’t think naturists need to change the mind of the public about nudity. They need to change their own mind about being seen naked in public.
The great fear that people will be shocked or offended is unfounded. Give it a go and surprise yourself. The surprise is that nobody gives a damn.
Unless you’re acting in a threatening unpredictable way, they’ll scarcely notice you.
IMO that’s the change that needs to happen. That’s the big mind shift required. If people want to join in fine. If not, just as great. Each to their own.
Get naked in public if you want it to catch on.
Fantasic write up about some massive, global problems created by clothing / fashion industry.
Since embracing naturism, I'd think twice before buying any clothing item. Do I really need it? Will it last?
Also, I stopped buying clothes for "the look" - Only buying clothes for their functions, such as keeping warm, office attire, etc.