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This week cherry blossoms are budding all over NYC which officially marks the start of warmer weather and closet clean-outs. Repurpose has seen an uptick in clothing donations which means while many clothes are on the way out of one closet they are ready to find a new closet to call home. While we can't wait to share all of the new sustainable items for you to shop, we hope you will also consider cleaning out your closets and donating a few things to us!  Saturday night I got crazy in my own closet. Here are some practical tips of a pro to successfully...

Fashion allows us to express ourselves, but fast fashion's unethical practices such as environmental harm, worker exploitation, and low-quality clothes have left many unsatisfied; here are 5 alarming facts about fast fashion, and 5 sustainable brands like VETTA, Reformation, Whimsy + Row, AERA, and Socially Acceptable Jammies that prioritize eco-friendly materials and practices to reduce their impact on the planet while creating great clothes.

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and Shop Repurpose is celebrating by spotlighting a few of their valued volunteers and expressing why everyone should give back to their communities. 

We all love sustainable fashion. But what are the actual environmental impacts of repurposing your clothes? Check out this week's blog to learn about the science behind your most coveted pieces.