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Reimagining your wardrobe

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Fast fashion churns out billions of garments yearly – one fifth of Irish people buy clothes at least monthly even though most are worn fewer than 10 times before being discarded. But quality pieces that last, fit well and feel genuinely you? That's a different story altogether. 

Ireland's fashion scene is shifting toward buying less, rewearing and sharing more - effectively Reversing the Trend. From reimagining the treasures already in your wardrobe to trying out repairs, from clothing swaps to lending libraries, there are brilliant alternatives already thriving across the country. Here's your guide to building a wardrobe that works harder and lasts longer.

By choosing repair over replacement...

  • You reduce the need to buy that new pair of jeans, each of which requires 60 bathtubs of water to produce

  • You extend clothing life - turning that €40 shirt into seven years of wear instead of four, for example

  •  You learn new skills, find a sense of accomplishment, create your own style and give more meaning to your wardrobe

Your Circular Clothing Network

We're growing this list every month. Spot something we've missed or want to share what you're doing? Drop Gordon a line here – we'd love to feature it.

Fix & Care

  • Repairmystuff.ie A guide to repairing and reusing in Ireland
  • The Useless Project Helps people take steps toward more sustainable living through tutorials, workshops, tips on reuse, secondhand and upcycled fashion for individuals, schools or businesses.
  • Refashioned Provide sustainable fashion, sewing and creativity classes with a focus on upcycling, recycling, and using sustainable materials.
  • Rediscovery Centre The Rediscovery Centre is the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland. A creative movement connecting people, ideas and resources to support greener low-carbon living.
  • Relove Fashion Competition open to any young people of secondary age with lots of tips on upcycling and special notes for educators.

Share & Swap

  • Cloth Nappy Library Nationwide non-profit that provides cloth nappy loans and local support.Buy reusable nappies.
  • Circular Costume Ireland Dedicated to promoting sustainable fashion by collecting used clothing and costumes.
  • Circular Style Designer clothes rental service Home - Circular Style

Buy Better

Passing it on

  • MyWaste For more information on what to do with unwanted textiles and where they go visit MyWaste