| let's talk sustainability in fashion | 2019 goal
Hi gals, hope you all had a fab start to 2019. This is going to be a long one for a change but it is an extremely important topic that needs to be addressed this year.
Recently my mind has wandered around the concept of 'Sustainable Fashion' and my contribution to Fast Fashion. The last decade I have become a frequent consumer and lover of fashion. For me, I would be nothing without my love for fashion, it's a part of me and what I stand for. Fashion is one or if not the biggest industry in the world right now. Most consumers are fashion conscious and trend crazed. We all want to be in the 'best' clothes to place a stamp on the fashion world.
I wanted to be completely honest in this blogpost and like most of us there were times I wouldn't go a week without buying something online. It was a vicious cycle, a habit where a new event always needed a brand new outfit. This kind of behaviour is addictive and to a certain extent you can't blame us due to the obsessive nature of online advertising and digital market exposure in modern consumerism. We need to take back control.
There really is no escape. Everywhere you go online is an opportunity to be picked apart, analysed and targeted by not only fashion companies but all aspects of the internet.
In 2019, I am making the decision not only as a consumer but just for myself to reduce my consumption of Fast Fashion by even more than 2018. I started my journey with sustainable fashion back in 2017 when I became a Brand Ambassador for Nu. wardrobe. A dublin based fashion start up business with a vision to combat fast fashion among students and lovers of clothing.
The passion Aisling Byrne (Founder of Nu.) was truly inspiring and I wanted to be part of the revolution to create something better for the environment and fashion.
Online shopping has moments of satisfaction but for me there is nothing more enjoyable than browsing a vintage market or a charity shop to find the golden gems, the best pieces on offer.
An advantage of 'thrift store shopping' is most pieces are one of a kind. You won't find 'Mary' with the same top as you lol and it's better for your bank account while also helping the planet. Thank yaaa.
Valuable, rare, unique are never words you would assume to associate with your coat bought from a fast-fashion company where an abundance of identical pieces are in production everyday to sell to different consumers across the world.
Drawn in by the hype, the excitement and the rush of shopping is part of the culture and even though we might never banish fast fashion forever it's still worth a shot. Don't get me wrong I know how difficult it can be to resist and eliminate fast fashion. It's a process.
I will try my best in 2019 to eliminate my personal consumption of fast fashion. I want to value the art of styling what I have in my wardrobe and creating a sense of original fashion that circulates with me and my personality.
So why not try it? Be a sustainable gal in 2019
Here is some tips to get you started:
1. Delve into your local charity shops: it's surprising how many great finds could be waiting for you. Trends are always being recycled and I have found some of my favourite 90's inspired looks from shopping local charity.
2. Kilo sales- Sob, I have never been to one but I am literally dying to go and I have heard amazing reviews about them. The value people as well. Tola Vintage usually hold Kilo Sales every couple of months sometimes weeks where a kilo = 20 euro.
3. Raid your parents wardrobe: you might think this is extremely weird of me to suggest but I have found some unreal pieces there haha. Bonus: you don't have to leave your house lol. Pieces that my parents wore back in the 80/90's and FREE.
4. Nu. Wardrobe: an incredible initiative where students/people in a certain area can meet and swap clothes. And you get to make friends. Win- Win to be honest! There is an amazing variety of clothes on offer from casual pieces to formal wear. Something for all kinds of fashion lovers.
Sign up here: SIGN UP FOR NU.
I think that's all I want to say for now. Thank yaaa for reading until the end haha.
Follow me on Instagram for more fashion posts, blog updates and chats:
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Recently my mind has wandered around the concept of 'Sustainable Fashion' and my contribution to Fast Fashion. The last decade I have become a frequent consumer and lover of fashion. For me, I would be nothing without my love for fashion, it's a part of me and what I stand for. Fashion is one or if not the biggest industry in the world right now. Most consumers are fashion conscious and trend crazed. We all want to be in the 'best' clothes to place a stamp on the fashion world.
I wanted to be completely honest in this blogpost and like most of us there were times I wouldn't go a week without buying something online. It was a vicious cycle, a habit where a new event always needed a brand new outfit. This kind of behaviour is addictive and to a certain extent you can't blame us due to the obsessive nature of online advertising and digital market exposure in modern consumerism. We need to take back control.
There really is no escape. Everywhere you go online is an opportunity to be picked apart, analysed and targeted by not only fashion companies but all aspects of the internet.
In 2019, I am making the decision not only as a consumer but just for myself to reduce my consumption of Fast Fashion by even more than 2018. I started my journey with sustainable fashion back in 2017 when I became a Brand Ambassador for Nu. wardrobe. A dublin based fashion start up business with a vision to combat fast fashion among students and lovers of clothing.
The passion Aisling Byrne (Founder of Nu.) was truly inspiring and I wanted to be part of the revolution to create something better for the environment and fashion.
Online shopping has moments of satisfaction but for me there is nothing more enjoyable than browsing a vintage market or a charity shop to find the golden gems, the best pieces on offer.
An advantage of 'thrift store shopping' is most pieces are one of a kind. You won't find 'Mary' with the same top as you lol and it's better for your bank account while also helping the planet. Thank yaaa.
Valuable, rare, unique are never words you would assume to associate with your coat bought from a fast-fashion company where an abundance of identical pieces are in production everyday to sell to different consumers across the world.
Drawn in by the hype, the excitement and the rush of shopping is part of the culture and even though we might never banish fast fashion forever it's still worth a shot. Don't get me wrong I know how difficult it can be to resist and eliminate fast fashion. It's a process.
I will try my best in 2019 to eliminate my personal consumption of fast fashion. I want to value the art of styling what I have in my wardrobe and creating a sense of original fashion that circulates with me and my personality.
So why not try it? Be a sustainable gal in 2019
Here is some tips to get you started:
1. Delve into your local charity shops: it's surprising how many great finds could be waiting for you. Trends are always being recycled and I have found some of my favourite 90's inspired looks from shopping local charity.
2. Kilo sales- Sob, I have never been to one but I am literally dying to go and I have heard amazing reviews about them. The value people as well. Tola Vintage usually hold Kilo Sales every couple of months sometimes weeks where a kilo = 20 euro.
3. Raid your parents wardrobe: you might think this is extremely weird of me to suggest but I have found some unreal pieces there haha. Bonus: you don't have to leave your house lol. Pieces that my parents wore back in the 80/90's and FREE.
4. Nu. Wardrobe: an incredible initiative where students/people in a certain area can meet and swap clothes. And you get to make friends. Win- Win to be honest! There is an amazing variety of clothes on offer from casual pieces to formal wear. Something for all kinds of fashion lovers.
Sign up here: SIGN UP FOR NU.
I think that's all I want to say for now. Thank yaaa for reading until the end haha.
Follow me on Instagram for more fashion posts, blog updates and chats:
FASHIONFOLLOWS_
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