Eco-fashion 101

Top Eco-fashion trends this season…

One word… Refashion!

So you’re de-cluttering your wardrobe that’s bursting at the seams. You’ve ended up with a “keeper” pile, a “give-away” pile and a “never going to wear but too good to give away” pile. Well this eco-tip is just for you…

Eco-tip 1: Stop hoarding and refashion!

Give your beautiful old clothes new life and recycle them at a local vintage store. You may in turn find some new gems.

Try  Re-wardrobe, a trendy vintage store that sell a variety of second hand clothing and accessories. Visit them at 89 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town.

Fashion Exchange offers events in which lightly worn or new unwanted accessories and clothes are resold. These social events are private and fun as well as a great way to start creating a new wardrobe. For more information call 082 482 2952 or e-mail info@fashex.co.za

Try Stock Exchange for high end fashion at discounted prices.  

Contact the store on 021 424 5971 or visit them at 116 Kloof Street, Cape Town.

Online shopping

Online shopping has become the way to shop- it's super easy, convenient and most importantly, it’s an eco-friendly way to shop.

Here are some great online shopping stores…

36boutique an online portal showcasing SA design.  You can also find international labels and discount prices.

I love this one… Shop-label.com for the latest trends with designer labels from across the globe. For more info email hello@shop-label.com or call 021 434 5431

Designerbags.co.za is a one stop virtual shop for 100 percent authentic designer bags from around the world that can be hired for a special function. Call 011 888 9156. 

Brands that give back

Fashion retailers are also doing their bit for the environment by creating shopper incentives to recycle their packaging in innovative ways.

MAC cosmetics have a ‘Back to MAC program’ that assists in their product recycling. Customers bring back the packaging containers of their finished make up products. Customers can collect a total of six products and return them to a MAC store or MAC online. Once returned them you collect a free MAC lipstick of your choice as a thank you for your support.

Aldo has gone green by recycling their shoe boxes from eco friendly materials. The boxes also have handles on them to stop the need for a packet.