Second-hand: these brands are committed to “green” fashion

24/02/2022 By acomputer 589 Views

Second-hand: these brands are committed to “green” fashion

Second hand, natural fabric, vegetable leather, eco-label or even upcycling. For journalist Magali Moulinet, it is high time to change the way we consume fashion. An urgency that she develops in her book "Mode Manifeste, s'DRESS DIFFERENTLY", published by Editions de La Martinière on October 1, 2020. Fortunately, many brands and platforms have decided to join the fashion movement. ethics. Decryption of this trend which, we hope, will be a long-term change.

"Clothing production has doubled since the 2000s"

We explained it to you in our article on upcycling: fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world, just behind oil. Every year, there are veritable mountains of unsold items that end up in the trash. Not to mention the tons of clothes bought and then thrown away while still largely wearable. Magali Mouminet points out to Nouvelobs.com:

A statement that sends shivers down your spine. Even the luxury sector is now concerned. He multiplies his fashion shows for the sake of profitability. Fortunately, some designers, like Alessandro Michele (Gucci), are questioning "the tyranny of speed" and are beginning to offer an alternative fashion.

The purpose of the manifesto is to alert, but above all, to propose solutions. Recycled clothing, upcycling, environmentally friendly manufacturing, second hand... Everyone is getting involved, driven by this global health crisis and the environmental emergencies it is pushing to the fore.

Dressing eco-responsibly: 21 brands and platforms that offer second-hand

Have you already changed your daily life and your routines and now want to update your wardrobe? It's entirely possible. The editorial team has made a giant selection among the alternatives offered and presents 21 brands and platforms that offer second-hand purchases.

1 - Trademarks

2 - Platforms

Of course, this list of second-hand brands and sales platforms is not exhaustive. And sincerely? It's better this way ! If you know of others and would like to share them elsewhere: go to the forum, in the Clothing, lingerie, shoes section!