Re:The dirty industry of fast fashion is causing an environm...
by mulmen on Tuesday March 06, 2018 @07:36PM
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But if they sold in larger volumes would the price go down with economies of scale? Maybe not as far as the cheapest stuff on the market but it could become attainable. or maybe parts of their approach could be used to build a cheaper line of clothing that is still environmentally responsible.
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Re:The dirty industry of fast fashion is causing an environm...
by user5994461 on Tuesday March 06, 2018 @09:11PM
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Yes and no. The costs of manufacturing may go down but it doesn't mean that it will be passed down to the consumers.
Generally speaking, selling cheaper is a bad business decision. It will increase costs and decrease earnings, you don't want to do that as a business. Prices should go up, not down.
In this specific case, we're talking about a niche brand appealing to an affluent audience. They milk their customers to give them good conscience. The price can't go down, that's against the business model.