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Reuse in fashion survey
Posted September 10th, 2009 by weallreuseA recent study carried out by Recycle Now states that only 16% of unwanted textiles are reused in the UK. 63% of that clothing goes to landfill, and we'd like you to help us change that.
we all reuse are interested in how reuse in fashion has growing in popularity, and would be really grateful if you could complete the following survey ASAP.
We'll be presenting the results during London Fashion Week. As a thank you one lucky respondent will win a glamorous reused ring from seraglia.com!
There is such a thing as a free lunch
Posted December 14th, 2009 by weallreuseYou are cordially invited to a free lunch for up to 5000 people. On the 16th December a free lunch made from delicious ingredients that would otherwise have been wasted will be prepared for 5000 people. Our aim is to highlight the ease of cutting the unimaginable levels of food waste in the UK and internationally. Find out more here: http://www.feeding5k.org/index.php
Immediately afterwards, from 2-5pm we will be hosting a clothes swap in and around the big Climate Camp yurt. Bring fabulous things to swap or donate! www.weallreuse.com
Make do and Mend
Posted September 23rd, 2009 by weallreuse21 September Onwards
During the London Design Festival activities the Materials KTN Design Exchange has organised an Exhibition of Recycled and Reused Clothing.
This follows on from the “Designing Out Landfill” event in June 2009. It will include items from the following kind contributors.
Creative Resource, Kingston University
Finisterre
Keep & Share
Namaste UK Ltd
Oxfam
Worn Again
The exhibit will be in place for the duration of the festival at The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, 1 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AF
Stylish and ethical -the new London look
Posted September 21st, 2009 by weallreuseEsthethica at London Fashion Week founder Orsola de Castro and others interviewed about reuse fashion by Yahoo news.
the librarians present - thelondonpaperlibrary, a one-day library of free books
Posted September 21st, 2009 by weallreuseWhen thelondonpaper closes, commuters may no longer have a choice in free-sheets, but they will have a choice in a whole range of books.
On the afternoon of Monday 21st September 2009, the first day without thelondonpaper free-sheet, one circle line train will turn into a temporary mobile library of free books for commuters to take and enjoy.
The library is planned for one day, but may continue for as long as commuters want.
The London Design Festival comes to Eco Age
Posted September 14th, 2009 by weallreuseOrsola de Castro, founder of recycled fashion label From Somewhere, and curator of Estethica at London Fashion Week, and John Teall, graduate of the Chelsea Art Collage & UK based interior & furniture designer, have collaborated to create some unique and innovative pieces to celebrate London Design Festival.
Having bought at a London auction left luggage, which has been abandoned at Heathrow airport. De Castro and Teall set about using the contents to create several unique masterpieces.
The illusion of thrift
Posted September 14th, 2009 by weallreuseThe recent New York shows point to an increasing interest in craft, assemblage and a thrift-inspired look that is expected to carry through to London Paris and Milan. These designers are patching together luxe materials to create stunning and striking art garments - but will the department store and boutique buyers go for it? Will their customers bite?
Though we are currently experiencing a revival of 90's grunge with plaid shirts and ripped denim - this is a clearly low to middle market phenomenon.
Target take upcyling downmarket
Posted September 6th, 2009 by weallreuseUS mass retailer Target has commissioned Anna Sui create limited-edition tote bags made from used vinyl. A group of artists, including Josh Goldstein and Michael Anderson, have created nine ads for display in Times Square , which will then be reused,
Made from individual pieces of the billboards, 1,600 tote bags will be created, and will be constructed of 90% reused flex bulletin vinyl. Sui’s signature touches, such as black enamel studs, add a polish to the bags. The bags are $29.99 on sale from Target.com here:
Shoes put to good use
Posted July 8th, 2009 by AyseWe see shoes as a fashion statement, not a way to protect our feet. Therefore, we buy tens of pairs and even forget about some. While we are wasting shoes and good material, kids all around the world have nothing to protect their feet in.
It is said that an astonishing one and a half million non-used shoes are lying around all over the world, while 300 million children walk around with no shoes on their feet. So, why not put our non-used shoes to good use?
Vintage is not only good for the planet but cool too!
Posted July 8th, 2009 by AyseSo the economy is bad and so is the planet. What does this push us towards? Of course, reuse.
In the past, nobody even considered wearing old clothes which were once owned and pre loved by someone else, but these days we wear vintage with pride. A slight change of the use of words, and voila, the society have made reuse acceptable. Actually, no, not just acceptable, but cool.
Nowadays, celebrities are spotted in "cool" vintage pieces, as well as that very chic girl you know and love what she always wears.
