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WHERE TO DONATE CLOTHES — A large part of creati

WHERE TO DONATE CLOTHES —
A large part of creating a sustainable fashion industry is responsible disposal when the item is no longer worn or wanted. In the UK alone, 430,000 tonnes of clothes are thrown away each year. That’s around £140 million worth of clothing, much of which I’m sure is very wearable. So to avoid landfill and keep fashion circular, here are some great places to donate your clothes:

• CHARITY SHOPS - An obvious one, but a great one nonetheless. Most charity shops will have information online or in store regarding their donations.

• RE-FASHION - An online fashion marketplace selling second hand, quality women’s clothing. It’s so easy to use, just sign up and they’ll send you a bag which you just send off for free!

• MARKETPLACES - such as Facebook or NextDoor, a great way to keep it local and help people in your community out.

• LITTLE LIVES UK - A charity that supports children who are disabled or disadvantaged. The clothes will either be donated to families who are in need of them, sold in their charity shops which helps fund opportunities for children or sent to children in the global south.

• iCOLLECTCLOTHES - A free collection service which raises money for charities. For every tonne of clothes you donate, they will donate £200 to your chosen charity.

• CHOOSE LOVE - They have a number of drop off points, and the items donated will go to refugees in Calais and Greece. Due to Covid restrictions they cannot take donations over right now, however are still asking people to collect items for when they can. You can find a list of items they desperately need on their website.

• HOMELESS CHARITIES - Shelter and Crisis are two amazing charities to donate to, however there are also lots of local charities who will be collecting clothes (especially in the winter).

• PROM ALLY - Do you have a prom or occasion dress collecting dust in your wardrobe? Prom Ally are a great charity providing those who cannot afford prom dresses and suits so they don’t have to miss out.

Happy Monday🤍 Still very much obsessed with th

Happy Monday🤍

Still very much obsessed with this ring, a gorgeous piece that will last forever. Remember you can use the code EMILY25 at @annalouoflondon 💫

Sustainable wfh outfits >>> | Blazer - old Trous

Sustainable wfh outfits >>>

| Blazer - old Trousers - @depop |

SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR — Swimwear is not something

SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR —
Swimwear is not something I am willing to buy second hand. So the few items of swimwear I do own are either quite a few years old or from sustainable brands. It’s one of the items I love to invest in. And as it’s the summer season I thought I’d share my favourite sustainable swimwear brands with you if you’re looking to invest:

STAY WILD SWIM - @staywildswim are based in London, they make their gorgeous pieces out of ocean plastics, which helps fight the problem of plastic pollution (around 8 million pieces of plastic find their way into the ocean daily) and contribute to the solution.

AYA - @aya.label use Econyl polyamide fibre, which as well as being made from regenerated materials is more resistant to chlorine and oils, meaning it’s made to last for many summers to come. They make all their pieces in Istanbul, and are possibly one of my favourite brands, their designs are so stunning!

AWAY THAT DAY - @awaythatday use unwanted materials from oceans to create their beautiful pieces which are ethically made in Bali, as well as using 100% comparable mailing bags which can also be reused.

SUMMERSALT - @summersalt use recycled textiles and celebrate all bodies! They have used over 1.5 million body measurements from 10,000 women to create their size inclusive range.

AYLA - @ayla.swim have gorgeous designs which make you want to sit on a beach in Italy living your best Pinterest life. They make their pieces out of recycled fabrics Econyl or Repreve and everything is made in two boutique factories in Bali.

| bikini in photo is old |

SLOW VS SUSTAINABLE FASHION — As the conversatio

SLOW VS SUSTAINABLE FASHION —
As the conversation around sustainable fashion continues to grow I think it’s important to differentiate slow fashion and sustainable fashion. So many phrases are thrown about in the sustainability world, and some get a bit lost in translation. So I’m hoping this will help clear things up if you’re starting to look into a more sustainable approach to fashion.

In a nutshell, sustainable fashion refers to the production of an item, which does not come at the expense of the planet or people. This means using organic, recycled or repurposed materials without using harmful chemicals and dyes and also reduce the amount of waste and energy used. As well as using safe manufacturing processes which support workers.

Slow fashion is referring to our consumption habits. It’s more of a lifestyle choice, you could say. It encourages us to care for what we already have, being mindful of what we buy and to invest in items that will last a long time, as well as using what is already in circulation (I.e. second hand shopping, renting or swapping). Fashion is not disposable and slow fashion looks at the long term life of an item, so we can shop with intent rather than impulse.

The two do overlap. Sustainable fashion nowadays is also used as an umbrella term for everything else, however we have to be careful that the message is not to simply ‘buy from sustainable brands’ - sustainable fashion is not a one way street. The message also needs to encourage slower consumption, being conscious about what you are buying, quality over quantity, using what is already in circulation, timeless over trends, how you care for clothes and how you dispose of clothes.

Top - old / Trousers - old / Belt - old

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Tips for second hand shopping online🌿 The majo

It’s time to #FaceTheClimateEmergency You may

It’s time to #FaceTheClimateEmergency

You may have seen that @adelaidecha @luisaneubauer @anuna_dewever and @gretathunberg have written a letter to EU leaders demanding the act on the global climate crisis, by committing on actions to protect our future such as investing in clean energy, protecting vulnerable populations and ending investment in fossil fuels.

I’ve signed this letter alongside many other activists, politicians, scientists, students, influential figures and more, including @leonardodicaprio @stellamccartney @coldplay and @priyankachopra

The letter is linked in my bio if you wish to sign, which I urge you do. This needs to be treated like what it is, a crisis. It only takes 5 minutes, and every voice matters.🌎

I feel like there has been a lot more awareness to

I feel like there has been a lot more awareness to the not so glamorous side of fast fashion recently and a lot more people asking ‘where can I shop to be more sustainable?’.

Shopping more sustainably is different for everyone and for different reasons, it always seems daunting at first, and buying from sustainable brands may not always be an option. But there are other ways to be more sustainable - the best way is to consume less and use what is already in the system. It’s still a privilege to buy more sustainably, but if you are looking to break up with fast fashion, here are some options:

🌿 Shop your own wardrobe. So much of our wardrobe goes untouched or not worn enough, shopping your wardrobe and rediscovering what you already have is free, simple and more effective than you may think.

🌿 Borrow. Whether that’s renting your clothes from companies such as @hurr or borrowing your friends’ clothes, this is a great option for special occasion outfits or just to try something different.

🌿 Swap. A little bit harder to do right now, but if you get the chance to go to a clothes swap event I’d highly recommend. There are also online options such as @bigsisterswap and @thedresschange

🌿 Shop second hand. I’m going to write something soon with my top tips for shopping second hand, as this has been my means of shopping for a while now. There’s lots of options from charity shops (or @oxfamgb online shop) or apps such as @depop @vinted or @ebay_uk

It’s also important to remember that a garment’s life does not end with a broken seam. Fixing clothes, upcycling clothes and washing clothes responsibly also play a big part in being more sustainable.

[ blazer is old, trousers are from @depop ]

Talents I wish I possessed but can’t seem to cra

Talents I wish I possessed but can’t seem to crack: floral arranging.

Here’s to a slightly sunnier weekend than it has been. May your days be soaked in sunshine and rejuvenation (and wine of course).🌞

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