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Embracing Slow Fashion: How Secondhand September Can Change the Way We Think About Our Wardrobes Not only is September the month of the various fashion weeks, it’s also the month of one of my favourite fashion-related initiatives - Secondhand September. A perfect time to reconsider how we approach fashion and our wardrobes, Secondhand September encourages us to rethink our fashion habits—restyling, donating, renting, and repairing what we already have. In my latest article, I explore how we can embrace slow fashion not just for this month, but all year round. It's not about perfection, it's about progress. Whether it’s discovering fashion rental platforms, repairing a much-loved item, or restyling pieces you’ve forgotten about, every small step makes a difference for both our wardrobes and the planet. I invite you to think about your own wardrobe: Are there pieces you could give a second life to? How often do we rush to buy something new when a simple tweak could revitalise what we already have? Let’s start the conversation around sustainable fashion and inspire each other to make thoughtful changes. 🌿 #STYLISA #SecondhandSeptember #SustainableFashion #SlowFashion #FashionRental #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendlyFashion #ConsciousConsumer #WardrobeRefresh #RentWearShare https://lnkd.in/d3t4x_cf

👚 11.3 million TONS of textile waste end up in U.S. landfills every year. That's a whopping 85% of all textiles! In more tangible terms, imagine 2,150 textile pieces being discarded per second across the country. These numbers are alarming and call for a serious reconsideration of our fashion choices. 💡Delve into sustainable fashion practices with our #Miami innovators: Diana Eusebio, Gabriella Smith of The Upcycle Project, Taryn Hipwell, Aleksandra Sivokoneva of Mana Fashion Services, & Taylor Bloom of The Rescue Collection. 💚 Positive change begins locally and with small steps! #slowfashion #sustainability “That dollar is voting for the kind of world you want to see. That money is lending momentum to something. Like I always say, where are your values? Does this piece of clothing reflect who you are and who you want to be?” https://lnkd.in/eDVYJZYh

Georgia and I met at the Beacon Hill store last summer. We bonded over our love for Australia, fashion, and sustainability. I work at the stores 6 days/week, talking to customers about their vintage fashion shopping habits. As a retailer, I also learned challenges when it comes to reclosetting vintage items since they are all distinctive pieces. Common issues faced by secondhand retailers are inventory turnover and lengthy inventory processing time. Georgia and I caught up to talk about fashion and sustainability recently. I told her my vision for Vico Style based on my learning and she was intrigued. Here's what we currently do and what's the vision to help reduce fashion waste? 🧡We're still a DTC tech enabled vintage fashion start-up (brick & mortar and digital presence). 🧡To make vintage fashion discovery more convenient for vintage enthusiasts, we're building a more robust personalized technology platform to connect products to shoppers leveraging data and technology.  🧡 From the technology that we're building, we can help other all secondhand retailers to recloset their merchandise to new homes. Georgia Weir thank you for putting my vision in the forefront. Being an entrepreneur involves McGyvering problems and I'm loving every minute of it! Thank you everyone for all of your kind support. #entrepreneurship #sustainablefashion #secondhandfashion #vintagefashion

Our mission? To revolutionise your wardrobe with Planet Friendly Fashion. Ecoverse Clothing isn't just another brand; it's a movement towards sustainability, where fashion meets responsibility. Every piece tells a story of care, commitment, and change. We're not just selling clothes; we're crafting a future where fashion and nature walk hand in hand. But that's not all. We believe in action: For every £10 spent with us, we're planting a tree, breathing life into our planet's lungs. With every Ecoverse clothing item purchased, we remove 1lb of ocean plastic, cleansing our seas for generations. And, of course, not forgetting Social Socks - not just socks, but a statement. With every purchase, we're donating 10% to charity. Your thoughts, suggestions, and support mean the world to us. What do you hope to see in our range? Are there any specific sustainable practices you love? Stay tuned for more details and the innovative ways we're making fashion a force for good. #EcoverseClothing #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly #SocialImpact #PlanetFriendlyFashion #Announcement

Marks and Spencer has introduced a repair service for the first time with London-based clothing alterations provider SOJO as part of the retailer's investment in circular fashion. Read the full story below. #clothingrepair #fashion #sustainable #circularfashion #retail #retailnews

Dive into the rise and fall of Renewcell, a pioneering force in sustainable fashion! From initial successes to unforeseen challenges, explore the journey of Circulose and its impact on the fashion industry's eco-conscious evolution. But it isn’t just Renewcell that faces economic challenges with sustainable fashion. As per a 2021 report by Fashion for Good (FFG) and and non-profit Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), it will cost about $1.04 Trillion to make fashion more sustainable. Find out more only on Her Circle. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gFEsX-BQ #HerCircle #HerCircleHasNoLimit #Renewcell #SustainableFashion #FashionRevolution #Circulose 

An inspiring panel at House of Commons yesterday, hosted by Fashion Roundtable ORG LTD, exploring the future of sustainable fashion. We all know things need to change, but sometimes it can all feel a bit overwhelming, so I asked a simple question: what can each of us do? One of the most direct replies was: stop buying so many new clothes. There are already enough clothes on the planet to dress the next six generations! Instead explore charity shops, think ‘vintage’, learn to mend and repair. When you buy, favour sustainable brands, with transparent credentials. In terms of pressure points, whether it is reducing the consumption of fast fashion or encouraging manufacturing back to the UK, the transition to a more sustainable future needs to be carefully managed. People’s jobs are at stake. But we need to explore ways of ensuring a thriving fashion industry, whilst reducing pollution and protecting worker rights. The panel offered great inspiration. 🛒Charity Super.Mkt is getting charity shops into spaces we’d never ordinarily never see them. They’re currently stationed at the iconic Fenwick on Bond Street. 🧵Thread Republic are weaving new skills into communities. People come together to sew, stitch, knit - bringing different generations together over a shared passion for fashion. Clare Press touched on some of the solutions, taken from her book, 'Wear Next'. I have no doubt her no-nonsense approach will make for a great read: https://lnkd.in/e2rssHbP Fashion Roundtable ORG LTD have met with industry leaders to outline the policy action needed in their report ‘Delivering a sector vision for the fashion industry’. Visit https://lnkd.in/esUcMgi4 to explore their work, and recommendations. #Fashion #FashionRoundtable #SocialImpact #Sustainability #SustainableFashion Tamara Cincik Maria Chenoweth Julia Roebuck John McNally MP Dominique Muller Junior Bishop

Let's face it. The fashion industry often ignores its environmental impact, and fast fashion causes real harm to nature. At Handme, we're not just talking; we're taking action. We're on a journey of growth, and we want you on board. At HANDME we're different. We're responsible, and we're making real changes. We're not just making clothes; we're pioneering a movement. How are we doing this? 1. We do not use any plastic in any of our packaging materials. 2. All of our beautiful dresses go in an even more beautifully hand-made cloth bag that can be reused every day! What are some of the sustainable actions that you take? It could be as simple as reusing your old dupatta as curtains. Share your ideas in the comments. Let's inspire each other to make a difference. 💚 #SustainableFashion #TakeActionWithHandme #JoinTheRevolution #HANDMEStory

Exciting Announcement: Ecoverse Clothing! I share with you all - Ecoverse Clothing. Our mission? To revolutionise your wardrobe with Planet Friendly Fashion. Ecoverse Clothing isn't just another brand; it's a movement towards sustainability, where fashion meets responsibility. Every piece tells a story of care, commitment, and change. We're not just selling clothes; we're crafting a future where fashion and nature walk hand in hand. But that's not all. We believe in action: For every £10 spent with us, we're planting a tree, breathing life into our planet's lungs. With every Ecoverse clothing item purchased, we remove 1lb of ocean plastic, cleansing our seas for generations. And, of course, not forgetting Social Socks - not just socks, but a statement. With every purchase, we're donating 10% to charity. Your thoughts, suggestions, and support mean the world to us. What do you hope to see in our range? Are there any specific sustainable practices you love? Stay tuned for more details and the innovative ways we're making fashion a force for good. #EcoverseClothing #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly #SocialImpact #PlanetFriendlyFashion #Announcement

Ever bought clothes you don’t like and hence barely wear? They end up sitting in your closet for years, some still with their tags? Start familiarising yourself with the 7 R’s of sustainable fashion, adapted from founding executive director of Fashion Takes Action, Kelly Drennan, and build a greener closet with us! ⬇️Reduce: Start decluttering! When we can streamline our closet and see what we own, we are more likely to wear the pieces we already have. ✅Reuse: There’s no shame in being an outfit repeater! However, if you are conscious about it, try thrifting pieces or even swapping clothes with friends, whichever works! ♻️Recycle: Your trash may be another's treasure – try donating to organisations, selling on Carousell or to Refash! 🔎Research: The key to the first 3 R’s is simply researching what suits YOU. Before buying, always mentally plan outfits you can potentially build with it! 🧩Repurpose: Unleash your creativity with your old pieces! Transform them into pouches, tote bags, cup holders and more. It's a fun and innovative way to give unwanted clothes a new life! 🔧Repair: Always try to repair your pieces before throwing them out! Particularly shoes 👟 More often than not, shoes can simply be fixed with a trusty glue. 💚Rent: For clothing items you’d wear for a one-time event (wedding, prom etc.), consider renting instead of buying! Not only can you contribute to sustainability, you can probably save lots of money as well! Let's break the norm of fashion waste. Together, we can make a difference. Join us on this 7 R’s journey towards a more sustainable 2024! #sustainability #sustainablefashion #circularfashion #zerowaste #fashion