14/02/2019
Whether you're out on a date like Sarah or having a cosy night in like Hayley, show pre-owned clothing some love today!β₯ Sarah (our own Louise's sister) is wearing a dress passed down 2 generations from their granny. Not only does keeping family heirlooms create a lovely story, but it saves high quality garments from going to waste (the high street sadly don't make em like this dress anymore), and encourages you to be creative with alterations and tweaks, like their family has.
Repair skills are an essential art to make the most out of your favourite pieces, update them with your preferences and fight fast fashion! They're also much needed currently - did you know the Edge Foundation, along with leading academics, recently published a urgent call for kids to learn more hand-crafting skills? On the decline, these are essential to make for better trained surgeons (amongst many other STEM careers) in later life.
Hayley visited her favourite charity shop in Dundee today to find some cosy red pieces for a low-key Valentine's and found plenty of date night dresses too. As an avid thrifter, she's a big fan of repairing and mending the clothes you already have. .
Have a great day whatever you do and look out for Hayley's tips coming on our story very soon - will feature quick & easy repair/DIY tips to help you keep your favourite pieces for longer, update your secondhand bargains or (who knows?) maintain a long-lasting, well loved garment which might be passed down to your own family some day?
Have you got any well loved family pieces, or repaired something to keep it loved for longer? Let us know
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@ Dundee