4 Eco-Friendly Fashion Tips to Customize Your Clobber

Every five minutes, 10,000 items of clothing are discarded in the UK. That’s about 2 billion garments each year. At Vinspired, we’re giving old clothes a new lease on life, helping you save money and the planet by keeping fashion out of landfills.

Join us on November 24th for the Car Boot Disco—an exciting event where we transform unwanted clothing through swapping and customization. Whether you visit us or customize at home, our eco-friendly fashion tips will ensure you look great sustainably.

Share your creative outcomes on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #GetTrashed.

Tip 1: Tailor Your Trainers

Everyone has those trainers tucked away, long forgotten. But before you toss them, consider a makeover. Use fabric pens to doodle your favorite characters and bring your shoes to life. Get creative with paint splatter, sketching, or even re-lacing with ribbon. The possibilities are endless.

Tip 2: It’s Not Dud if You Stud

Studding is a simple, cost-effective way to personalize your clothing. Whether it’s a shirt collar, jeans, or shoes, adding studs can give them a new edge. Let your creativity shine with this easy DIY option.

Tip 3: Bling Them, Don’t Bin Them

We all love a bit of sparkle. With help from Spanglewear, you can add sequins to jumpers or glitter to shoes at the Car Boot Disco. Sewing or sticking these embellishments can make your wardrobe shine.

Tip 4: Repair It and Wear It

Don’t throw away clothes that have small damages. Repair them! Sew buttons back on, fix zippers, and patch holes. You’ll be amazed at how new they feel.

Get involved and help us save 10,000 items from landfill. Register for our clothes swapping party, Car Boot Disco, at Ministry of Sound this Sunday.

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