GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

In the words of the fashion icon Vivienne Westwood: “Buy less, choose well, make it last”. Fashion shouldn’t cost the earth, which is why we need to be more conscious of spending habits and where we buy clothes from. Here are a few ways you could still have a wardrobe you love, whilst also leaving a minimal carbon footprint.

Charlotte Gager

People can get caught up buying more clothes from online fast fashion stores as soon as there’s a new trend- this can be detrimental to the environment. Did you know that some big fast fashion brands post thousands of new products on their website each day? But if you find a style that you love, you can make so many different outfits with the same few staple pieces in your wardrobe. The key is finding your perfect timeless style. There are hundreds of YouTube videos about capsule wardrobes you could watch if you need some inspiration on how to find your personal fashion style.

Related to the previous point, finding high quality items of clothing and looking after them properly can mean they can last a long time; if you love your clothes it won’t end up in landfill. Make sure you know which items need to be hand washed and look at the label before you use a tumble drier. If you’re good at sewing you could also try repairing clothes if they rip. If you want to invest more into your clothing, you could get some items tailored to increase the longevity and improve the fit.