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Supporting sustainable fashion. Raising awarness of fast fashion issues.
03/03/2020
We understand it is not possible for everyone to stop purchasing fast fashion straight away so book a free ticket to our swap to offset the effect in has on the environment at least a bit!
The true cost of fast fashion | The Economist Millions of tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every year—it’s one of the fastest-growing categories of waste in the world. How can the fashion industry co...
01/03/2020
Could second-hand market overtake fas fashion by 2029? read more about it here: https://www.positive.news/society/secondhand-fashion-industry-is-booming-and-could-overtake-fast-fashion-research/ and book yout tickets to our swap to contribute to it yourself: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clothes-swap-and-vintage-sale-tickets-95831772411
Secondhand fashion industry is booming and could overtake fast fashion – research - Positive News Shoppers are increasingly turning towards secondhand clothing, new studies suggest. The market for pre-loved items could even become bigger than ‘fast fashion’ by 2029
29/02/2020
Environmental journalist Lucy Siegle has been writing about the fashion industry for 15 years. As London fashion week draws to a close, she discusses ways the industry could become more environmentally friendly. Listen to this insightful podcast here:
Can the fashion industry ever be sustainable? – podcast Environmental journalist Lucy Siegle has been writing about the fashion industry for 15 years. As London fashion week draws to a close, she discusses ways the industry could become more environmentally friendly. And: Laura Snapes on the Brit awards and its lack of female nominees
25/02/2020
Interesting tips from sustainable fashion insiders
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/sustainable-fashion-guide
Read right after you book a free ticket to our swap event 😉
5 Fashion Activists On The Small Ways You Can Make Your Wardrobe More Ethical We asked five fashion activists how they went from shopping fast fashion to reducing their wardrobe’s carbon footprint.
20/02/2020
Just a glimpse of the variety of pieces you can look forward to on our swap on the 18th of March! SU 12.00-16.00 BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
20/02/2020
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET NOW TO GET 50% OFF.
You can still swap for free but, if you would like to take more items that you brought there will be a small charge. So register to save 50% on this link:
Clothes Swap and Vintage Sale Do you have clothes you no longer wear? Would you like to get fresh new clothes? The solution is simple! Bring your old, but still wearable and clean clothes to our swap and exchange them for new pieces. Moreover, there will be items for sale as well, for very affordable prices! Make a sustainable c...
20/02/2020
Very interesting read from Refinery29
Will 'Swishing' Be 2020's Biggest Fashion Sustainability Trend? Swishing is a small but impactful initiative dedicated to fighting fast fashion, encouraging sustainable consumption and – most importantly – bringing a sense of community to secondhand clothes shopping.
13/02/2020
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