Sustainable Style Blog — Second Hand Clothes

Style me in seconds - How we used secondhand clothes for a fashion photo shoot

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Style me in seconds - How we used secondhand clothes for a fashion photo shoot
We challenged ourselves to create a fashion photo shoot from preloved clothing that relied on things from charity shops, our dress agency and borrows to create outfits that were magazine worthy.

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Green is the new black - why secondhand clothes are in fashion

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Green is the new black - why secondhand clothes are in fashion
There is a welcome trend emerging – more and more people are turning to secondhand clothes as a way to bring new things into their wardrobe. With the rise of online preloved stores, what’s fuelling our new love affair with secondhand fashion?  In this blog, we explore the trend to buy preloved clothing and look at why the move is so good for consumers.

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No New Clothes For A Year? Here's five tips you need from the outset

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No New Clothes For A Year?  Here's five tips you need from the outset
January is the time of year when we think about our goals and commitments for the year ahead, and for many people this year, one of their goals is to buy less clothing.  If that's you too, here's five things to consider before you start.

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5 Good Reasons To Try Second Hand Clothes Shopping

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5 Good Reasons To Try Second Hand Clothes Shopping
Are you someone who loves the thrill of finding treasure in second hand shops?  Or maybe you've never tried it before?  Perhaps you're wondering if it's something worth the effort involved?   If you’ve never considered shopping second hand before (whether that's in person or online), here’s my top five reasons that might just convince you to give it a try;

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Unwanted clothes from your wardrobe clear out? Here's our top five recycling tips

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Unwanted clothes from your wardrobe clear out?  Here's our top five recycling tips
You may have recently had a wardrobe clear out, and now have a large pile or bag full of clothes you don’t want. You might be wondering what to do with your closet clear out? What’s the best way to get rid of your clothes environmentally and financially? Here's our top five tips on how to recycle the clothes you no longer want.

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