A frenzy commences backstage as dancers scurry around the wings of Cohen Auditorium in lingerie. Nerves and excitement permeate the air; the audience waits to watch friends and peers on stage.

They say trends are temporary and style is forever, but when it comes to fast fashion, a synthetic polyester shirt will be sitting in a landfill long after it has lost its popularity. As the internet teems with ads of the latest low-cost trendy pieces, consumers are bombarded with a plethora of fast fashion brands daily.