https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/charity-shopping-swapping-and-recycling Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:16:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/charity-shopping-swapping-and-recycling#post-1088143 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:16:08 +0000 lyn* 1088143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think less people buy high quality so less people end up donating it to charity shops.</p> <p>Also, if lower quality materials are used for "high quality" pieces, then I guess in theory, they would fall apart before they were able to be donated to us </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/charity-shopping-swapping-and-recycling#post-1088045 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:53:15 +0000 VenusCow 1088045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Marmee, this was a great article. I only hope the reading between the lines message about compulsive shopping addiction causing and fuelling this problem doesn't get lost or confused (because we don't want to face the fact our shopping behaviour causes this problem) and stops people donating high quality clothing that can and should be recycled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/charity-shopping-swapping-and-recycling#post-1088019 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:28:49 +0000 Marmee 1088019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you see AlaskaGirl's thread? &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fascinating-article-about-the-hidden-issues-of-donating-clothes">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ing-clothe</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/charity-shopping-swapping-and-recycling#post-1088005 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:17:50 +0000 VenusCow 1088005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a very keen charity shopper, swapper and recycler I have noticed the<br /> quality of donations deteriorate over the last couple of years across<br /> the UK.&nbsp; Now I make a trip to The Kings Road, Chelsea, London where<br /> there are 5 or 6 amazing charity stores to pick up couture pieces<br /> secondhand at a fraction of the price.</p> <p>I picked up this incredible Ralph Lauren hacking jacket (image below) for only £40 with tickets still attached.</p> <p>I<br /> give a couple of big bags away twice a year to charity after I have hosted my<br /> annual swap party where we all get together and swap our stuff, a new<br /> look without spending a penny. I'd be very interested in everyone's<br /> thoughts, input and ideas on style recycling, disposable cheap fashion and helping to reduce landfill. </p>