Fashion Revolution Week aims to raise awareness of overconsumption, exploitation of natural resources

Style Theory organises pop-up store events for customers to view and shop their rental and resale apparel physically. PHOTO: COURTESY OF STYLE THEORY

 

 

Poet Natalie Wang, 28, wears mostly pre-loved clothes that she buys from online marketplace Carousell and thrift shops, and borrows from her mother's wardrobe.

She said: "Making a habit of trying to fix things, even if it means going to a tailor to replace a zip, rather than throwing items out, is a good way to reduce your footprint. Learn to sew basic things to mend tears and fix buttons."

Ms Woo Qiyun, 25, a sustainability consultant, said she became aware that she was buying more than needed when she noticed she rarely wore most of the clothing in her wardrobe.

The climate activist said: "Whenever you buy something, make sure to ask yourself, 'Where did this piece of clothing come from?'"

To find out more about Fashion Revolution Week and its activities, visit the event's Facebook page.