term used by the author of Unhurried at Work Johnnie Moore, about how people can work together at a speed that makes the most of their human qualities. Education As an alternative approach to modern faster styles of reading, such as speed reading, the concept of slow reading has been reintroduced as an educational branch of the slow movement. For instance, the ancient Greek method of slow reading known as Lectio, which is now known as Lectio Divina, has become a way of reading that encourages more in-depth analysis and a greater understanding of the text being read. Though the method is originally of Christian monastic origin, and has been used primarily as a tool to better understand the Bible, its technique can be applied in other areas of education besides the study of theology. Fashion The term slow fashion was coined by Kate Fletcher in 2007 (Centre for Sustainable Fashion, UK). "Slow fashion is not a seasonal trend that comes and goes like animal print, but a sustainable fashion movement that is gaining momentum." The slow fashion style is based on the same principles of the slow food movement, as the alternative to mass-produced clothing (also known as fast fashion). Initially, the slow clothing movement was intended to reject all mass-produced clothing, referring only to clothing made by hand, but has broadened to include many interpretations and is practiced in various ways. Functional and fashion novelty drives consumers to replace their items faster, causing an increase of imported goods into the United States alone. It was reported by the Economic Policy Institute that in 2007, the U.S. imported six billion dollars' worth in fashion articles. Popular brands, such as Patagonia, make products that are made to endure the test of time and be environmentally conscious. Some examples of slow fashion practices include: Opposing and boycotting mass-produced "fast fashion" or "McFashion" Choosing artisan products to support smaller businesses, fair trade and locally-made clothes Buying secondhand or vintage clothing and donating unwanted garments Choosing clothing made with sustainable, ethically made or recycled fabrics Choosing quality garments that will last longer, transcend trends (a "classic" style), and be repairable Doing it yourself: making, mending, customising, altering, and up-cycling one's own clothing Slowing the rate of fashion consumption: buying fewer clothes less often The slow fashion ethos is a unified representation of all the "sustainable", "eco", "green", and "ethical" fashion movements. It encourages