Shifting The Thrifting Mindset: Addressing Consumption
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Shifting The Thrifting Mindset: Addressing Consumption

Can we really shop our way out of the climate crisis? Thrifting is often hailed as a sustainable solution, but can it truly combat overconsumption? In this article, we explore the reality behind secondhand shopping, its potential pitfalls, and how a shift in mindset could make thrifting a powerful tool for long-term change. Discover how your wardrobe can become a force for a better future.

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Second-hand September: How The Gikomba Market Keeps Fashion Circular
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Second-hand September: How The Gikomba Market Keeps Fashion Circular

Have you ever wondered how the vibrant world of second-hand fashion sustains itself? In Kenya, Gikomba Market is a hub where preloved clothes find new life. From the history of mitumba to the pulse of today’s thrift culture, our Africa Regional Manager, Chemitei Janet, dives into the circular economy that Secondhand September champions. This piece goes beyond the bales, exploring how shopping second-hand empowers communities and helps the planet.

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Intergenerational Mending: Restoring Our Relationship with Clothes
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Intergenerational Mending: Restoring Our Relationship with Clothes

Thoughts from the Khatsahlano Street Festival. The sun is out, a scorching 30 degrees and the cooling tent up the street from our booth is by far one of the most popular stops for the 150,000 people milling up and down West 4th St, enjoying the sights and sounds of the festival. In this heat, it only makes sense that our booth activity is… a blanket?

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Importance of Fashion Legislation
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Importance of Fashion Legislation

Legislation forces companies to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring their claims are genuine. Rather than allowing overambitious promises with no follow-up (greenwashing), legislation mandates accountability and compels companies to substantiate their promises with concrete actions.

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Fashion For Liberation
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Fashion For Liberation

Revolutionary movements and social upheavals have always been symbolized through garments. When we visualize the members of these movements, their attire is inseparable from our mental image. Within a collective, what we wear becomes a powerful tool for creating an identity for movements. Fashion has and continues to serve as a visible cry of protest against oppression and a declaration of liberation.

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2024 Fair Fashion Festival Events Recap
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2024 Fair Fashion Festival Events Recap

From April 24-28, 2024, we hosted our Fair Fashion Festival in honor of Fashion Revolution Week. This global series event brought together changemakers from around the world, all eager to drive change in the fashion industry. Check out how all of our global events went and how you can get involved!

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From Ideas to Action: Threading Change at Paris’ ChangeNow Summit
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From Ideas to Action: Threading Change at Paris’ ChangeNow Summit

From March 25th to 27th, Paris became a hub of hope and action as ChangeNow gathered visionaries at the Grand Palais Éphémère. They didn’t just discuss the planet’s future—they forged real change. . Sophia Yang, founder of Threading Change, attended the summit and explained how we are leading the charge in revolutionizing fashion through the circular economy. Discover practical ways to enact change, from hosting clothing swaps to advocating for legislative reform. This isn’t just an article—it’s a call to action for a cleaner, fairer world driven by passionate changemakers.

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