Fashion

[granddi]

Any thoughts or experiences with Zara clothing fit, quality. How ab out  ordering on line?

[jackthebear]

IME their clothing sizes are all over the place,

they have different kinds of fits

I would only try on in

store 

but fun looks

[ECBG]

@granddi 

Zara is one of those "fast fashion" houses.  I wish bloggers wouldn't promote them because they do not have ethical manufacturing practices and exploit workers and do not pay a living wage.

If you want to know what is going on, google the Parsons School of Design (where Tim Gunn taught), designer Justine Leconte under "Fast Fashion".

[granddi]

[granddi]

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Kate in Zara jacket.

[Foxxee]

A little history first.  It's headquartered in Spain.  They  manufacture its most fashionable items, half of all its merchandise, at company owned factories in Spain, Portugal, and Turkey. Clothes such as basic T-shirts are made in Asian countries.

They design their own clothing and with making so much of it in their own factories, they can have it completed in about a month.  

Zara prides itself on using a lot of recycled, non-toxic fabrics. 

They are known for making "Fast Fashion;" which is usually low quality; although I didn't find that to be true of Zara.  I purchased several classic blazers and one coat and was very surprised at how well they are made for the price.  All are a cotton/polyester or wool polyester mix.  

Fit is good and sizing has been consistent.  Processing and shipping times good.  

They have unbelievable sales where items are marked down by 75% at times.  

They have a lot of traditional classic blazers right now, but some of their clothing is too trendy and young for me.  

Queen Letizia of Spain in Zara coat

Zara pants and blouse

Kate Middleton Zara blazer

[songbird]

Zara is hugely popular.  They were one of the first fast fashion houses.  It's headquarter is in Spain.  I sill think they make them there.  Their catalog is updated twice a week I think.  They update the clothes almost all the time.  If you see something you like, you won't see it again if you pull it up a week later. The laws in Spain might be different from here.  The unions allowed just about  killed the clothing made in the US.  All countries that make clothes are at the bottom of the barrel. Not just Zara. They are mostly sewn in Asia.  No benefits, barely any bathroom breaks and very poorly paid.  All you have to know is to operate at sewing machine (or they teach you)  You sit there and sew seams together. 

The few American made garments are jean companies like Rag & Bone, Frame, 3X1, etc.  There are in New York and very, expensive (because the sewers are well paid with benefits)  They are in Soho, NY. I only buy my jeans from them.  And they start at over $200.00. If ou want their personal serivce, you come in there.  They measure you, make it from scratch, then call you to come in and pick them up.

[Teddixat]

@ECBG  and you know this how?

[Teddixat]

@granddi    I have ordered several l items in the past.   I like their clothing.   Very stylish.  I'm a sz 4  and have no problem with their sizing.   They even have a  way to help you figure out your sizing

[ECBG]

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@Teddixat wrote:

@ECBG  and you know this how?

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@Teddixat 

Do you know of Justine Leconte, designer that came out of Parsons?  She's in Europe and is promoting sustainable fashion.  Her youtube video on fast fashion has so much information, it's quite an eyeopener.