Fashion|Conscious: Seconds
I realise that I am embarrassingly late to the party but I had only just begun to come round to the idea - for myself, that is.
I recently discovered that Helena of The Junior had amassed an amazing haul of heart-stoppingly cute second-hand childrenswear. A graphic designer who lives in Norway with her husband and adorable toddler, Helena has an unbridled passion for all things vintage and a great eye for detail.
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She decided to sell a few select pieces in her new webshop and this got me thinking.
Buying second-hand is not only a brilliant way to reduce one's carbon footprint but a means of getting one-off pieces. Also, if a garment has survived the natural wear and tear that toddlers are known to inflict upon their garments, that can only bear testament to its quality.
I think I have talked myself into this sufficiently, don't you?
Helena plans to update her webshop regularly so I shall be keeping my eyes peeled for some yummy finds.
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Brilliant ethical fashion post Chi!
Not that I have children, but if and when I do I think I'll be scouting out great vintage items for them, or even paying a visit to Helena's shop!
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Thank you, Sophie! :)
I'm afraid I'm not terribly good at the scouting bit. As I'm relatively new to second-hand clothing, I don't know where to look.
That's the beauty of Helena's shop - she's already unearthed the very best gems. :D
Thanks for the lovely post, Chi!;)
You're welcome, Helena - my pleasure! :D
If the eco-friendly reasons weren't enough, then the financial ones should be! Second-hand clothes are always 50-90% cheaper than buying new. And your kid won't care either way, as long as they're comfortable!
You're right - that's sometimes the case; however, my daughter does care a great deal what she wears. Already!
Can't think where she gets that from ............ ;D
I think it's a really great idea. Though, the main reason to buy vintage (for children) is to obtain great quality and reduce your carbon footprint, not to save money. I have found that the vintage clothes for children are the same price point as new. And, rightly so...Better quality plus unique design means you can buy less. ;)
Oh, my days of bargain-hunting for its own sake are well and truly over, believe me!
Quality over quantity is the new black. :D
Brilliant! I just love this! Some of my all time favorite of Callum's baby clothes were from second hand stores. With boys, I'm afraid, there's a window of wear-ability, before you just can't get away with giving away or buying secondhand. Those knees take too much abuse...even at 12!
Aww, I bet he looked as cute as a button! :)
"With boys, I'm afraid, there's a window of wear-ability, before you just can't get away with giving away or buying secondhand. Those knees take too much abuse...even at 12!"
Haha! I can imagine. :D
I think you need to do a style post on your daughter! Don't you just love all those puffy elasticated sleeves? So cute! x
"I think you need to do a style post on your daughter!"
Mmmmm ..................... after a fashion (excuse the pun!), perhaps?
"Don't you just love all those puffy elasticated sleeves? So cute! x"
They certainly are! Girls' clothes are endlessly irresistible, aren't they?
I didn't even know there is vintage clothing for kids, wow.
A great idea, of course. Happy to see you yummy mummies taking to this:)
I think there always has been but it's really taken off now what with eco-awareness and the renewed desire/need to "make do and mend".