Fashion & Recycling

Well, folks, it's time to talk about a new trend that's taking the fashion world by storm – American vintage clothing in Japan. Yes, you heard it right. The Land of the Rising Sun is embracing the rugged, denim-clad ethos of the good old US of A, and I've got to say, I'm impressed. From Levi's 501XX Redline to vintage t-shirts and leather goods, the Japanese are digging deep into American vintage fashion, and the …

Vintage clothing has a timeless appeal that continues to captivate fashion lovers and collectors alike. From the intricate beading and embroidery of the 1920s, to the bold prints and bright colors of the 1960s and 1970s, vintage clothing offers a unique glimpse into fashion history. But beyond the aesthetics, there is so much more to vintage clothing than meets the eye. From the materials used, to the construction techniques and the functional design elements, vintage …

The fast fashion industry has a significant impact on the environment, but there is a simple solution that can help mitigate its effects: vintage clothing. From reducing textile waste to supporting small businesses, vintage clothing has a number of positive impacts on the environment. By choosing vintage clothing, consumers can reduce waste, decrease demand for fast fashion, lower their carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, and support a more sustainable future. The choices we make as …

When I think of vintage clothing I think of Chanel for vintage dresses, Screen Stars for vintage t-shirts and Levi's for vintage jeans. Although vintage Chanel dresses are very rare and getting harder and harder to find, while Screen Star t-shirts are slowly disintegrating into old whipping rags or bed time tees, vintage Levi's are still around – tried and true. Denim has been an American favorite since the gold miners would wear through their …

Did you know that over 70% of the world’s population uses secondhand clothes. That does not include the US where the average American throws away over 70lbs of clothing a year.  Believe it or not the Vintage Clothing or Re-used/Recycled clothing industry is responsible for saving over 1 million ton's of textiles from ending up in our land-fills each year. Without the help of clothing and textile recycling outfits around the world this would not …

Whether they are distressed, baggy, stonewashed or tight, everybody loves their cutoff denim shorts. Pair  them with a tank-top and sneakers and it is a easy way to look cute and sexy for just about any casual occasion. Denim Shorts Through History Denim shorts became popular in the late 1960's when fashion, style  and art all began to take on a new life of its own. People were fed up with war and politics as …

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"The t-shirt is a symbol of freedom, but also a rebellion to society". Rin Taken. Did you know that the t-shirt is as North American as apple pie and blue jeans. It wasn't until after the fighter pilots in the South Pacific returned home from WW2, in the 50's, that it was finally acceptable to wear an undershirt as a t-shirt. The first Surf Board Shapers had no idea that screen printing their logo on …

The folks over at Waist Online have a detailed page with allot of useful information about Textile Recycling. They note that textile recycling originated in the Yorkshire Dales about 200 years ago. These days the 'rag and bone' men are textile reclamation businesses, which collect textiles for reuse (often abroad), and send material to the 'wiping' and 'flocking' industry and fibres to be reclaimed to make new garments. Textiles made from both natural and man-made …

Bales of used clothing are seen at Mac Recycling near Baltimore. Textile recycling is a huge international business, and a small facility like Mac ships about 80 tons of clothes each week to buyers around the world. Buyers for Vintage Clothing Stores in the past are different from the buyers of today. When vintage shops customers were narrowed between theater students and collectors, buyers didn't have to continuously re-fill their racks. As the market grew …

The folks over at SEQL (Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life)Have listed a neat little cheat sheet on 100 different ways you can help save the environment. The list is broken up into different sub-catagories like In Your Home Conserve Energy, In Your Home Reduce Toxicity, In Your Yard, In Your Office, Ways To Protect Our Air, Ways to Use Less Water, Ways to Protect Our Water & Create Less Trash Some of Our Favorit …