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Understanding Sustainable Fashion: A Beginner's Simplified Overview

Sustainable fashion is not just a trend; it's a movement that's reshaping the way we think about clothing, from the way it's produced to how we consume it. As our...

Creating a Sustainable Wardrobe, No Matter Your Budget

In a world where our environmental and ethical footprint matters more than ever, creating a sustainable wardrobe is a meaningful step towards a more responsible and conscious lifestyle. Regardless of...

6 Recommended Sustainable Clothing Brands To Shop in Australia

Sustainable fashion is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, with more and more brands emerging that focus on creating clothing that is both stylish and environmentally friendly. Sustainable fashion is a...

How Can The Fashion Industry Be More Sustainable?

The fashion industry is well-known for its damaging environmental impact. Clothing brands have a responsibility to be more sustainable in their production and consumption practices. From the use of unsustainable...

Three Ways to Minimise Waste from Unwanted Gift This Christmas

As the holiday season approaches, many Australians are getting ready to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. However, along with the joy and cheer of the season comes an increased...

Fashion Revolution Week 2022: Who made my fabric?

Dear SwapUp community, This Fashion Revolution Week, I join @mightygoodbasics in their Bare for Good campaign, asking: #WhoMadeMyFabric? I have a love and hate relationship with cotton. On the one hand, it's a...

Sustainable Gift: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips to Celebrate Christmas and New Years

We always celebrate New Years a little differently here in Australia. Instead of a puffer jacket, roasted chestnut and mulled wine, we wear shorts and thongs and have a barbecue...

Clothes alterations near me: Sydney edition

Here's at SwapUp we're all about mending because mending = extending garment's life and it is an important part of sustainable fashion! Check out the these five options for clothes alterations in Sydney that...

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