Ecotainment
AMSTERDAM – Of course it’s just a word and I think it’s meant well. But what a joke: the most pathetic word of 2008, ecotainment. What is ecotainment? A circus with local animals? Second hand jokes? ‘The Big Recycle Show’? I’m curious. Of course all eco initiatives are worth a cheer, and you shouldn’t judge something by its title. But it’s very hard this time.
Photo by: Tom van der Leij
What are you doing?
I’m always looking for fabrics on the Noordermarkt for my work.
What did you buy today?
A second hand woollen jacket.
Why do you buy second hand stuff?
Because I’m a fashion designer I know very well how bad the clothing industry is. It’s bad for the environment and the quality of most new clothes is really poor. People throw away clothes sooner, because they don’t last long. Clothes made years ago are often better made.
Do they like second hand things in Japan?
Second hand clothes are very big in Japan!
Dr. Phil or Oprah?
Heehee! Oprah.
