How to care for your clothes? It appears to be a concept that many of us still struggle to define, but all is not lost. Despite Marie Kondo helping us to spark joy, we still have a lot of stuff in our wardrobes—and stuff we rarely wear. In journalist Lauren Bravo’s book, How to Break Up With Fast Fashion, she revealed that in 2019 alone the UK spent an estimated £2.7 billion on clothes that only got worn once. That’s quite the sobering statistic.
Adding to this, there’s nothing quite like a cost-of-living crisis to really make you double-down on sensible purchases and making what you already own go that little bit further. For those of us who love fashion, we know that it can, at times, make you feel overwhelming guilt and shame about the textile bounty you’ve amassed. There’s no denying that this is a first-world problem, and we have a TikTok contributor called Andrea Cheong who is great at helping guide you to the right (and most worthwhile) purchases online.. But instead of feeling bad, why not think about how you can make the stuff you actually love last longer?
I spoke to sustainability advocate Lauren Bravo about her best tips for looking after your clothes the right way. Not only will this mean you’ll shop less (say hello to a healthier budget), but you’ll also be chucking away less stuff, which, in turn, will mean you’re helping the environment, as it won’t end up in the carbon emission–producing landfill. Keep scrolling to see her brilliant tips…
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