Why guilt and judgement doesn’t get people to adopt sustainable habits
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Nobody’s Child Review
Two of the main reasons people don’t buy more sustainable clothes are that they’re more expensive and just not as cool as mainstream fashion. But London-based Nobody’s Child defies those rules. Prices are what you’d expect to pay at Zara: dresses are typically £35 – £45. And some serious bargains are available right now onContinue reading “Nobody’s Child Review”
Putting on a brave face – and a preloved skirt
Today’s rewear is a preloved Levi’s denim skirt. Teamed with this season’s must-have accessory, the brave face. The brave face is in response to more bad Covid-19 news, just in time for Christmas. I got this skirt from Oxfam’s website. It’s now possible to filter by size, brand and garment condition, making it a muchContinue reading “Putting on a brave face – and a preloved skirt”
New old trainers
Today’s rewear is a pair of Veja trainers. (Thank you, Depop.) One of the most memorable Netflix episodes this year was in ‘The Last Dance’. Basketball player – no, idol – Michael Jordan signed a deal with Nike to endorse a new shoe. At the time Nike was a tiny brand compared to adidas, butContinue reading “New old trainers”
Family heirloom rewear
Yesterday’s rewear included a new (to me) Anthropologie dress – another Depop bargain. Anthropologie is a brand I like very much but is expensive, so preloved is definitely the way to go. The belt I’m wearing is significant because it originally belonged to my great-grandmother. My great-grandfather was a coal miner, so I assume sheContinue reading “Family heirloom rewear”
Three (almost totally) painless ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable
A couple of years ago I told a friend who’s an environmental consultant that I felt guilty about much I was flying. I lived in Barcelona but was in London for work often, so I was flying loads. I was amazed when she told me that two other things I was doing were even worseContinue reading “Three (almost totally) painless ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable”
