Sustainability can be defined as:
The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future to meet its needs.
Given our current environmental and economic state, it is an intelligent move to consider sustainability, even when it comes to fashion. Shopping at resale stores like Deluxe and Kitsch support sustainability in multiple spheres. In the economic sphere, shopping for used or resale clothing supports sustainability in that it is simply more affordable than buying new clothing. Deluxe and Kitsch offer a wide variety of items, so whether you are looking for a nostalgic vintage item, a designer label or a trendy style, you will always see a substantial savings shopping resale.
Trading in unwanted clothing for “new” resale apparel allows you to shop via barter and saves you cash. Shopping at stores that get the entirety of their inventory locally, directly supports your local economy, as does buying consignment items designed and manufactured by Eugenians. In the ecological sphere, buying from resale clothing stores keeps clothing out of landfills, therefor promoting sustainability environmentally. Shopping for redesigned apparel encourages the recycling of old clothing as raw material for “new” garments. Buying items ingenuitively made from discarded materials can keep even some non-recyclable items out of dumps and landfills.
In reference to a more personal or individual sphere, buying used clothing reduces your exposure to toxins found in new clothing (pesticides and chemical preservatives). Shopping for unique and one-of-a-kind apparel allows you to truly express your individuality and may even inspire your creativity. Also, supporting local DIY and Indie designers encourages creativity in your community.
