Blog — sustainability

Zara Rawoof- Nonprofit organization Climate Group wrapped up September with its annual Climate Week NYC. The event is dedicated to stimulating the movement for climate action across multiple industries. This year’s theme was simply “It’s Time.” Hundreds of executives, politicians, and prominent climate activists gathered throughout the week, attending more than 600 events designated to end the climate crisis rapidly.  The fashion industry produces up to 10% of the global carbon emissions that are raising the earth’s temperature. Between fast fashion manufacturing and the fact that 85% of textiles end up in landfills, developing more sustainable techniques in the industry will...

Zara Rawoof - Fashion Week is a time for highly coveted and newer designers alike to display their latest collections. Not only is this event exciting for the labels, but countless other brands take inspiration from the runway for their designs. Fashion Week sets the tone for next season’s style ethos, giving fashion enthusiasts the opportunity to incorporate new themes into their wardrobes.  It is also an excellent time to reflect on just how cyclical fashion is. While the designs of Fashion Week are brand new, they take inspiration from the elements of style that cycle through different eras of fashion...

Natalie Lambrelli   As Valentine’s Day approaches, motifs of hearts, roses, lace, bows and the colors pink and red fill stores and our social media feed. This ultra-femme aesthetic encourages us to lean into our girly side, whether our Valentine’s will be spent on a date or with our Galentines. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day outfit inspiration, look no further! Shop Repurpose has all the pre-loved luxury pieces you need to pull your outfit together.   For the Romantic! Top: Christian Dior, $4,600  $1,500, Size US 6 (To access this piece, contact our styling team here!) Skirt: Roberto Cavalli,...

Natalie Lambrelli Happy Broadway Week! As we celebrate Broadway (and snag 2 for 1 ticket deals!), let’s turn our attention to an aspect of Broadway that is easily overlooked by casual attendees: costuming! Costuming is vital to the heart of any show (both on and off Broadway). Strategic clothing design allows costume designers to communicate characters’ personality to the audience and empower actors to assume their character’s identity. Though the fashion industry and costuming industry differ in their processes, objectives, and audiences, their main similarity is their deliverable: the continuous production of clothing. Other similarities? The problem of textile waste...