Fashion and body image are inextricably linked. The fashion industry has been famed for showcasing models who do not represent real womens’ bodies with little diversity. Typically models are a size 6 and the average Australian woman is a size 14 – 16. With shop mannequins and models so far from the real body, the […]
Jeans and pants are one of the less popular items to buy online and it’s all down to fit. The following tips will help you feel more confident about buying jeans online that are guaranteed to fit you well. Know your measurements – make sure you have good measurements. The best way to do this […]
We are launching an exciting new partnership today on World Environment Day! Reluv is reimagining the fashion industry by giving your (good) unwanted clothes a new life and working towards a circular economy. To do this though, we also need a way to recycle clothes that are no longer wearable. Reimagine Reluv was born out […]
One of the first things many of us do when buying clothes is touch the fabric to see what it feels like – but how often do you go to that little internal tag to see what it’s made of? Or think about the impact that particular fabric has on sustainability? In this blog, we […]
Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day – a day to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. This year’s theme is Restore Our Earth – and to celebrate, Reluv is sharing tips and tricks to reduce your fashion footprint and help to restore our earth. But first, let’s try and get an understanding of […]
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 […]
Sign up Free – Join the Reluvution