Carson Ho
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I signed up for this class because it was the last upper div ASA class that I needed to graduate, but also because I was interested in learning about fashion through an Asian American lens. Some of the expectations that I had coming into the class were that we would learn about different fashion trends in Asian communities, some historical lessons on Asian fashion, and I was hoping to learn more about streetwear fashion in Asian American communities. For the most part, my expectations were met by the class lectures. I wish we had more lessons on streetwear in America, but thanks to the exhibit project, I was able to do research on that myself and learn that way.
I think the thing that has impacted me the most from taking this class were the lessons on fast fashion and fashion sustainability. I used to shop a lot at places like H&M without really thinking about where the clothes come from or who made the clothes. I just knew that the clothes were cheap and wallet-friendly at a time where I didn't really earn any money. As I got older, I started to realize that there are reasons as to why the clothes at fast fashion stores were so cheap: the quality of the clothing is poor and the labor is outsourced to third world countries. Especially after doing the class presentation on fast fashion and sustainability, as well as watching films on such topics, I felt like this class has made me become a much more conscious shopper and made me more aware on the characteristics of the things that I am buying. I start to think more about the quality of clothing from different clothing brands and where they make their products. I also start to understand why some companies have more expensive products for the same item as compared to cheaper fast fashion brands. While I started shopping by getting the cheapest items from the cheaper brands, I start to consider more higher quality brands when I need to buy clothes.
This class was a great end to my undergrad career. Much thanks to Professor Valverde, the TAs, and my fellow classmates for a great quarter!
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