Fashion used to be an art, but the prevalence of consumerism has reduced it to a bunch of poorly made, cheap clothes.
The specific language used in this line is slightly informal and could be interpreted as the author revealing their own stance and feelings towards fast fashion. While it is completely accurate that the quality of fashion has declined as we speed up culture and style over time, the wording reveals that there is frustration built into the writing of this journal. However, as quality has moved downward, there is an obvious acceptance in exchange for a knocked down price. This issue is nuanced and the author is able to provide the information and arguments to make readers seriously ponder the current culture and ongoing issues on the planet and those producing the clothes.