Modern secondhand clothes are often considered ‘dirty’ but vintage garments aren’t – certain assumptions limit sustainable fashion

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Description

In the article, I discuss some aspects of the literature review from my PhD project on reuse. Even though worn clothes are often called "pre-loved," the visibility of the former "lover" should be minimal for these items to successfully re-enter a new cycle of consumption.
 

 

Period13 Sept 2024

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Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Sustainable Consumption Institute

Keywords

  • reuse
  • sustainable fashion
  • upcycling
  • material culture
  • sociology of body