This Q&A features Samata Pattinson discussing the No Single Use Fashion movement and its connection to intentional living and wellness. Aligning with OWN’s mission to empower Black women to take proactive approaches to their health, Pattinson frames sustainability as part of a holistic lifestyle. She highlights how disposable fashion—such as single-wear festival outfits—reflects broader patterns of overconsumption, while encouraging accessible shifts like rewearing, thrifting, repairing, and extending the life of clothing.
The movement also challenges the pressure on women, particularly Black women, to constantly present something new, reframing rewearing as creativity, autonomy, and self-care—linking sustainability with OWN’s focus on mind and body wellness.
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