10 REASONS TO SHOP SUSTAINABLE FASHION
- IT'S GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Did you know If everyone wore a pre-loved outfit on Christmas Day, the CO2 emissions saved would be equivalent to taking 56 million cars of the road for a day.
There’s so much textile “waste” being destroyed and dumped into landfills every single day simply because it’s unwanted, even though it’s still in perfect condition. By buying secondhand, you can help to disrupt the landfill cycle.
- DISCOVER NEW LUXURY BRANDS WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK.
Buying pre-loved designer items is an easy way to dip your toe into the high end waters without emptying your bank account. One of the biggest drawbacks of buying designer fashion is the cost, but if you purchase them pre-loved you can have your dream wardrobe at a more cost effective price.
- NOTHING IS GETTING BURNT TO SAVE A BRANDS INTEGRITY.
Every year, Louis Vuitton burns every unsold product to maintain exclusivity and high prices.
Not only is it a waste of perfectly good items, it’s an insult to the incredible craftsmen who worked their hands to the bone crafting those collections. Buying secondhand is keeping perfectly wearable items from this vicious landfill cycle (or just being destroyed) and is a bonus for both the environment and the hardworking creators.
- YOU'RE LESS LIKELY TO BE CAUGHT OUT IN THE SAME OUTFIT AS SOMEONE ELSE.
Trends come and go more than we can keep track, and one of the (many) drawbacks of fast fashion is the nature of this mass market. It’s become normal to see the same cheaply made clothing or accessory being worn by multiple people, but by buying secondhand pre-loved designer you’re pretty much guaranteed to get something no one else has.
Just because something is “out of season” doesn’t mean it should be forgotten. While everyone else is dressed the same, why wouldn't you want to stand out in something unique instead.
- MINDFUL, CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM
Now, we’re not totally against fast fashion, we know that spending more for a lot less is a privilege many do not have the opportunity to have. However, practicing mindfulness is all the rage right now, and if it’s something you’re able to do, extending it into your shopping habits could make you feel so much better.
- EXTENDS THE LIFE OF THE ITEMS
Whether you're shopping secondhand to use that item or gift someone, you are making it use of the item and giving it a new life.
When you keep the item in excellent condition you can also resell, or gift them later on, making it one less item that would end up in a landfill.
- YOU'RE IN GOOD COMPANY.
With the popularity of clothes selling apps like Depop and Vinted and the rise of thrifting as a hobby, the reselling market is growing exponentially faster than the regular market. Scouring the rails for secondhand fashion is actually cool now, and even celebrity have caught the bug for rewearing.
- VINTAGE WAS MADE TO LAST!
There’s a reason that high-end vintage is still so popular — it lasts. It was made to. Where mass-produced items are well known for their ability to start falling apart after just a few uses.
Designer is more hardwearing; that’s why it tends to be so expensive brand new. You’re not just paying for the label, you’re paying for the high quality materials and craftsmanship that go into producing every single piece.
When it’s looked after properly, vintage and designer clothing can last for decades looking as good as the day it was made. 10. It just makes you feel good!!!!
In these slightly more difficult times there’s nothing we encourage more than letting yourself feel good, and knowing that you’ve taken a positive step for the environment, the universe and your wardrobe by buying pre-loved is something you should definitely be proud of yourself for!
- IT JUST MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!!!
In these slightly more difficult times there’s nothing we encourage more than letting yourself feel good, and knowing that you’ve taken a positive step for the environment, the universe and your wardrobe by buying pre-loved is something you should definitely be proud of yourself for!
- IT DOESN'T GET ANY MORE SUSTAINABLE THAN PART EXCHANGE!
The beautiful thing about pre-loved, it just keeps going. If you fall out of love with an item and want to make room for something new you have the option to bring the item in to highheelhierarchy.com and exchange it for something else, the cycle will stay repeating itself!
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