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Slow Fashion Movement’s July Challenge: Artfully Showing Off Our Love for Our Bodies
Each summer the Slow Fashion Season initiative motivates people from all over the world to take action and demand a better fashion industry by committing to three months of a #fashiondetox – to buy nothing new and, instead, discover different ways of shopping or repurposing old pieces.
The 5 Best Vintage Shops in Africa for Second-Hand September Inspiration
Jump on the bandwagon that is Second-Hand September and be part of a greater cause. Here are the 5 best vintage shops in Africa to get you motivated!
5 Small Businesses to Support During Slow Fashion Season
With only six days to go until we all start embracing a whole new outlook on fashion, we figured we’d give you some inspiration by introducing you to small businesses you should support throughout this transformative challenge. Check out these five small businesses who will get you through the ...
The Slow Fashion Season Initiative Encourages Conscious Choices
Those participating in the Slow Fashion Season, commit to three months of not buying any new clothes, starting June 21st to September 21st. Initially, participants were encouraged to only trade, upcycle or DIY their clothing, or to buy second-hand and vintage. Due to the global Coronavirus ...
3 Upcycled Fashion Projects That Will Keep You Sane During Lockdown
You may not be able to change the world right now, but you can make other changes happen right before your eyes – and that’s always therapeutic. Here are three fun upcycled fashion projects to keep you sane during lockdown!
Sustainable Fashion is The Way Forward
Gumtree has partnered with local designer Amanda Laird Cherry to create a South African first, the #GumtreeReStyle Collection. The collection is made of pre-loved clothing bought off Gumtree and featured on the runway at SA Fashion Week. This is the first collection of its kind to have featured ...
