Let’s admit something: we all love to shop. Whether it’s a new color that’s in style or a new season approaching, freshening up our wardrobe and adding in some new items is inevitable. So when we get the itch to spruce things up, how can we do it sustainably? Letting someone else’s trash be your new treasure.
In the past year, I have acquired quite a few new pieces for my wardrobe. But most of them have come from Depop, The Real Real, ThredUp, and Poshmark. It’s like high-stakes shopping where your possible new favorite piece can be snatched up at any moment if you don’t act fast (I think I finally understand gambling). It makes you think: Do I really need this? Or am I just bored and want to shop? You become a more conscious shopper, while making a real impact on the environment.
Around 92 million tons of clothing end up in landfills each year, and only about 1% of materials from old clothing are actually recycled. There are enough clothes on the planet for generations to come. These are wearable clothes in need of a new home. Why feed into this endless cycle of purchasing and disposing when shopping second hand is more accessible than ever?
All of our closets and styles are unique to us, and this is one more way to find fashion gems that not everyone has. Depop has become my favorite app on my phone. I get to scratch my shopping itch and save a piece of clothing from spending the rest of its life in a landfill. Not to mention, I get some extra spending money by selling some of my own pieces.
And if you’re focused on incorporating more natural fibers into your closet (same), you can search for cotton, silk, linen, or whatever your heart desires.
(P.S. We totally understand if you want to buy a new, sustainably made piece from us)