In the UK, the average person is expected to purchase approximately 61.2 pieces of clothing annually in 2025, with total UK apparel market revenue projected to reach £68.7 billion, according to Spring Fair 2025. This is due to the rise of fast fashion and the need to keep up with “trends” that are brought to us by influencers, social media, and peer pressure. Over the last 3 months, I have bought 2 items of clothing. Me (left), wearing the only 2 items of clothing I've bought