It’s been estimated that every year, approximately 18 to 20 million tons of clothing end up in a landfill. 20 million tons of clothes thrown out. Every single year. These numbers are shockingly impactful and are a clear reminder that sustainability is so much more than natural ingredients, organic materials and recyclable packaging. Sustainability is reducing what we buy, buying better and investing in second-hand luxury fashion.
Second-hand luxury fashion = zero resources
When you shop second-hand luxury fashion, you’re acquiring something that already exists, therefore, no new resources, energy or labor are required to produce a new garment. This is the big difference between fast fashion and second-hand fashion… and it makes a world of difference to our planet.
Second-hand luxury fashion = environmental conscience
As fashion aficionados and consumers, our values and attitudes towards clothing have changed and continue to evolve. We’re distancing ourselves from disposable, low-quality, short-term fashion and embracing timeless, high-quality, long-term fashion. Vintage is no longer looked down upon, it’s beautiful and exciting. Who could have imagined that second-hand fashion could be so impactful?
Second-hand luxury fashion = circular fashion
When it comes to second-hand luxury fashion, it takes two to dress sustainably, right? One to sell great pieces from their closet that they no longer wear, thus avoiding that they end up in a landfill somewhere; and one to buy, opting to give second-hand pieces a chance in a new wardrobe. This is one of the most powerful ways for buyers and sellers to contribute to sustainability in the fashion world. This is the beauty of circular fashion.
Second-hand luxury fashion = quality over quantity
Part of our new outlook on sustainable fashion is based on the premise of quality over quantity – buying less, buying better. Why do we need so many clothes if we don’t wear them? If in the next few months they’ll be outdated or forgotten? If after a few washes they no longer look new? The 21st century consumer understands that less is better, for our wallet, for our wardrobe, for the planet.
Second-hand luxury fashion = lifetime investment
When we invest in second-hand luxury fashion, we’re not only acquiring a gorgeous item at a fair price and in tip-top condition, we’re investing in something that is timeless, that we will happily wear again and again, that we will most definitely treasure. There is no greater sustainable fashion investment than that.
Second-hand luxury fashion = unique style
Buying second-hand luxury fashion is buying gently worn and loved pieces – sometimes they haven’t even been used at all. It’s about the search for that specific item or simply coming across a piece of clothing or an accessory you never imagined finding. Investing in second-hand articles is channeling a unique style that is all about you, that makes you feel polished and put together, that brings you confidence and comfort, while actively protecting the planet. This is what fashion lover dreams are made of.
At MyPrivateDressing these are all great reasons to shop second-hand luxury fashion, but there’s more – we’re committed to making your shopping experience truly memorable, from offering beautiful mint condition articles to ensuring secure payment, trade protection, authenticity guarantee and money back. Welcome to the future of fashion.