Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is #ChooseToChallenge, and here at Reluv, we #ChooseToChallenge the fashion industry and the conditions garment workers face globally. According to the Center for Women’s Global Leadership, there are 60 and 70 million garment workers worldwide, and 75 per cent are women. Most […]
Did you know that every time you wash your clothing it is releasing plastic waste in the ocean? This plastic waste is harming our environment as it ends up in our waterways where it is consumed by animals, and ultimately land up in our food supply. All garments consisting of synthetic fibres shed microfibers however […]
If you are curious about ethical clothing brands and don’t know where to begin, you are not alone! Finding brands that match your style and values on your journey to conscious consumerism, can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are resources that take the the hard work out of of finding the right brands for you! […]
Have you recently cleaned out your closet and found clothes or shoes that you no longer wear or are beyond repair? We have put together a handy guide with places where you can responsibly dispose of clothing, shoes and textiles and avoid sending them to landfill. What to do with shoes….. In an initiative called […]
Have you ever felt like you have ‘nothing to wear’?If so, a capsule wardrobe might be your solution because they are both economical, time efficient and can spruce up your personal style! What is a capsule wardrobe? Essentially, it is a mini version of your wardrobe, consisting of a set number of items that can […]
Seven tips to make your pre-loved online shopping successful There is a certain joy that comes with buying a beautiful piece of second-hand clothing at a fraction of the retail price. There is the satisfaction of knowing that you have shopped with a lighter impact on the planet. If it is a for-purpose business you […]
Extending the life of your clothes by caring for them properly is hands down the best way to keep them from ending up in landfill. On top of that, you develop a loving relationship with your clothes when you make a conscious effort to keep them beautiful and timeless. We all know that you wash, […]