The Huffington Post Launches Second Stage of its Reclaim Campaign

“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful,” Mae West, the Hollywood actress and style icon, once famously quipped.

At a casual glance, you might think her quote would accurately describe the fashion industry. The availability of an endless supply of cheap clothing has unleashed a whirlwind of color and beauty, giving people the chance to express themselves ― even on a tight budget ― and stamp their identity on the world.

But the dark truth about the fashion business is that too much of a good thing is creating environmental destruction and human misery on an unprecedented scale.