Jessica Boak’s Post

[Circular Advent] Fashion can also be circular! Let's do the first step today and get to know our own wardrobes. Find and count all the pairs of socks that you own. 🧦🧦 Can you donate or exchange some of them? Or maybe (re)use them as a Christmas decoration? ♻ #circularfashion #socks #reuse #repare #circulareconomy

Second hand fashion is no longer a taboo and wearing "charity shop clothes" is no longer an insult, it's a positive fashion statement! But is a second hand clothing business profitable, and does that even matter? Read More: https://lnkd.in/e4JRH4Nf #secondhandfashion #fashionindustry #businessforgood

Have you heard of Give Your Best? It's a social enterprise in the UK that allows refugee women and children to shop for clothes for free, with dignity and agency. The platform is a great example of circularity and how to responsibly donate clothes... Both individuals and brands can donate clothes to the platform, which the platform collects to empower refugees with not only material goods but also a choice in what they wear. I particularly love how this platform demonstrates the value of clothing... Some people may think it's trash while other cherish and value them (I don't think clothes are trash in general, we just have to get them to the right person... Many clothes are designed to be disposable though, which obviously needs to stop). So next time you go to donate your clothes please look for organizations such as Give Your Best... The truth is that fashion retailers and larger donation centers and can't always process the volume of donations, and so a lot of it ends up going to waste. There are some options before you donate, which you can see here: https://lnkd.in/eqnMT9iY But if you do end up donating then please consider who you donate to because that matters! And thanks to Give Your Best for being a model for the industry!! And if you want more news like this you can sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gn5YMury #fashion #style #sustainability #news #goodnews #positivenews #newsletter #circularity #refugees #refugeesupport #empowerment #socialenterprise

This is a very important message to get out to #CharityShops. Keep your focus on the customers. It may be that many people have started buying and re-loving clothes from charity shops since the cost of living crisis but remember to look after them and don't price yourself out of this growing market. #Charity #Preloved #Vintage #CircularEconomy #Environment #Climate

Looking for a sustainable and affordable way to update your wardrobe? Have you considered buying from charity shops? With enough garments currently in circulation to clothe the next six generations, it's worth considering the environmental impact of our fashion choices. Mary Portas advocates for the benefits of second-hand fashion, but what are your thoughts? Are you finding buying from charity shops too expensive? Let's start a conversation about the circularity of fashion. #WhatsBarbaraUpToNow? #SecondHandFashion #ReBuildLives

It's interesting how there is a fashion brand specializing in charity T-shirts in Japan, isn't it?? My new article introduces such a unique social enterprise!! #givingdecember #寄付月間

Please stop being so *ucking fashionable. This is what our whimsical fashion purchases are doing to my home, Kenya. For Halloween (insert holiday, special event, party) you'll buy costumes off of Amazon Fashion (ZARA SA Primark etc) that your kids wear a couple of times and then donate to charity (or throw away). The charity shops won't be able to shift it, because there's just too much of it, and so they'll donate it to whoever will take it. The 'whoever will take it' people bundle it into bales, send it to Africa, and sell it in bulk to mitumba (second hand clothing) sellers. Those sellers aren't allowed to inspect the quality of the bundle. They must buy the whole thing, sight unseen. They then sort the trash from the sellable, discarding the synthetic crape that won't stand up to much wear and is therefore useless to poor people needing durable clothing. As Kenya has no decent trash collection or recycling system, and even if it did, the volumes would swamp it, the clothes are just thrown to the ground, and into the rivers. That's how it works. That is the system. YOU can make a difference. Buy second hand, encourage your children's creativity by making costumes from what you have, it's what we used to do, and STOP being 'fashionable'. Style is substance, it's not trendy. https://lnkd.in/e9UFsMcq

Whether it's shopping second hand, repairing your favourite clothes or donating your pre-loved items through our FREE service - there is so much you can do to enjoy fashion and look after our planet at the same time. 🌍 1) Extend the life of your clothes by following proper care instructions. 2) Purchase your clothes from responsible brands. 3) Check out resale apps like Vinted or eBay for great fashion bargains. 4) Donate your pre-loved items and give them a second life in someone else's wardrobe. Do you have your own sustainability tips? Share them in the comments below. 👇 #Collection4Clothes #SustainableFashion #Sustainability #PrelovedClothes

It's always good to see people in the public eye setting an example when it comes to limiting the impact of modern human lifestyles. Personally I try and buy as little clothing as possible, the only real extravagance in the last couple of years was the suit for my wedding and I'll hopefully be able to wear that for years to come! I imagine that most of the clothes we need as a society for at least the next ten years are probably already out there in other people's wardrobes and charity shops. Also, with the growth of online ways to sell and buy second hand clothes it has never been easier to buy pre loved clothing! https://lnkd.in/edQ4sT4P

As a corporate professional, fitness instructor, and student, it can be challenging to maintain a sustainable wardrobe while juggling the various aspects of my life that require not only different hats, but different outfits entirely. I prioritize shopping for second-hand and vintage clothing, but what happens when a garment no longer suits my role, style or size? Enter Kaitlyn Wells' new article on responsible clothing management, addressing crucial questions about giving clothes a second life. It's not just for the fashion-conscious; responsible clothing management impacts our community and planet and is a must for every professional. #sustainability #fashion #professionaldevelopment