This is a really good column, the online shopping thing is bizarre, I never got used to people buying loads and sending it back. I never understood the epic kerfuffle, easier to go to a shop, a shop with a fantastic edit by a buyer with fantastic style. Buying second hand on line though can be super rewarding, or perhaps I am just a junkie for that x
I use Vinted. I sell lots on there and have bought as much as I can for the children and one of my 4 allowed pieces on there. It is shocking how many items still have labels or are declared as being worn for only a few hrs or a few times. No one appreciates the clothes they buy these days and absolutely apps and online retail as well as social media is so responsible for our thoughtless behaviour. I mean just think of those influencers who change over their whole wardrobe each season and their children too
Im so impressed you are shopping for the kids on there too. Sometimes its just so easy to pop into H&M kids and pick up something cheap you know they will trash anyway. Kudos! And you are completely right we have lost the sense of value and meaning for our clothes. This year I have slowly begun to recover it and it is incredibly rewarding.
I’ve always tried to look after their clothes, go to the effort to remove all the stains etc so that someone else may make benefit of them too. I’m now at the point where Vinted purchases are in good enough condition to re sell and I’m proud to know that the clothes are being passed on more than once. I’d happily give to friends or receive from them too but don’t really have the right gender and age to gain many hand me downs
I feel it’s a double edged sword. The internet gives access to amazing choice and brands I wouldn’t find on the high street. But it also makes it too easy to shop and use shopping as a quick fix. I’m certain I would buy less if I had to go to the shops to do it
Hi Margot, it was a gift to me for speaking at a festival, but I do know where you can find one similar! Reply to me on this email with your details and I'll help you out
This is a really good column, the online shopping thing is bizarre, I never got used to people buying loads and sending it back. I never understood the epic kerfuffle, easier to go to a shop, a shop with a fantastic edit by a buyer with fantastic style. Buying second hand on line though can be super rewarding, or perhaps I am just a junkie for that x
I use Vinted. I sell lots on there and have bought as much as I can for the children and one of my 4 allowed pieces on there. It is shocking how many items still have labels or are declared as being worn for only a few hrs or a few times. No one appreciates the clothes they buy these days and absolutely apps and online retail as well as social media is so responsible for our thoughtless behaviour. I mean just think of those influencers who change over their whole wardrobe each season and their children too
Im so impressed you are shopping for the kids on there too. Sometimes its just so easy to pop into H&M kids and pick up something cheap you know they will trash anyway. Kudos! And you are completely right we have lost the sense of value and meaning for our clothes. This year I have slowly begun to recover it and it is incredibly rewarding.
I’ve always tried to look after their clothes, go to the effort to remove all the stains etc so that someone else may make benefit of them too. I’m now at the point where Vinted purchases are in good enough condition to re sell and I’m proud to know that the clothes are being passed on more than once. I’d happily give to friends or receive from them too but don’t really have the right gender and age to gain many hand me downs
I feel it’s a double edged sword. The internet gives access to amazing choice and brands I wouldn’t find on the high street. But it also makes it too easy to shop and use shopping as a quick fix. I’m certain I would buy less if I had to go to the shops to do it
I think it's been a huge tool in fuelling over consumption. Shopping with your fingertips
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Please please let me know where I can find the wonderful red cord and gold link bracelet you are wearing in your hat-tipping photo? Thank you!
Hi Margot, it was a gift to me for speaking at a festival, but I do know where you can find one similar! Reply to me on this email with your details and I'll help you out