June 2021

Fashion can be expensive. We show you lots of little tricks to help you avoid fast fashion, buy high-quality items, and save money simultaneously.

• Be more budget-smart with your clothes and fashion choices. Opt for a few selected high-quality pieces and invest in certified Sustainable Fashion →. Check out our entries on how to Buy Fewer Clothes → and Rent Fashion Items → to dive deeper into the topic.

• Make sustainable fashion on a budget more fun by taking the “No-Buy Challenge”. It could even be a good way for you to get your network into a sustainable fashion lifestyle.

• Shop second-hand - Someone else’s pre-loved item might become your new fav piece. Learn how to and what to watch out for when Shopping Pre-Owned Fashion →.

• Attend swap events - Sometimes, these work based on ‘you bring-you take’. If you stumble upon a couple of clothing pieces in your wardrobe that you haven’t worn in a long time, perhaps you will be able to trade them for something you need.

• Organize a swap event yourself with your friends and family - you can shop for each other’s wardrobes. Here you can learn more about how to organise Clothing Swapps →.

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