The Life of Our Clothing in Numbers...
50% of what's in our wardrobes isn't worn1
Extending, the lifespan of a garment by as little as 9 months reduces its environmental impact by about 20 to 30%2
In Canada, every person throws away 37 kg of textile waste each year3
Buying a Second-Hand Garment:
- Uses fewer resources than producing a new piece
- Helps reduce the pollution linked to production and transportation
- Prevents adding clothing to a landfill
- Means choosing a tried-and-true garment that's weathered the seasons
- Adds unique pieces to your wardrobe
Only in Store
Twik presents its selection of second-hand items, individually handpicked by our team. All of these unique pieces have a history, so they may show traces of their past lives.
Vintage Designer Pieces
A selection of authentic vintage bags and accessories is now available at Simons. Each piece highlights the talent of renowned designers who have defined the last decades.
In addition to providing you with unique style, picking up a vintage piece is a meaningful, eco-friendly act, minimizing the use of new resources and reducing the pollution linked to production and transportation. Vintage purchases give a second life to pieces that have succeeded at traversing the seasons while always staying trendy.
Adopting second-hand designer clothes and accessories is the perfect way to juggle your passion for fashion and your love for the planet.
Sources:
1 https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/people-do-not-wear-at-least-50-percent-of-their-wardrobes-according-to-study/2018081638356
2 https://fashiontakesaction.com/facts/
3 https://www.commonobjective.co/article/the-issues-waste
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