Vaka

Understand where your old, used clothing goes and how you can make better decisions to reduce your footprint on this planet.

Why giving clothes to charity is causing more harm than good (and what you can do instead) - Re-Action Collective Accra, the coastal capital of Ghana, is home to one of the largest second hand clothing markets in the world. 60 containers of clothes (roughly 20 million items) donated to charity or put in clothing bins by people living in Europe, the US and Australia arrive there every week. An estimated 40% of g...

How amazing is this company? They've developed two incredible fibers as a cotton replacement. Both are made from sustainable resources and are kinder to the environment. Check it out! https://thepangaia.com/pages/plntfiber-frutfiber PANGAIA

We pride ourselves in having that personal touch in everything we do for the brand. It’s what sets us apart from the fast fashion brands. We care about and value every employee, customer and the environment. 💚🌿
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We've always been close and we've grown up with the same values. Now, we are taking a big leap and starting our dream company together. We are a power team set out to make a positive and lasting impact on the world.

Learn a bit more about our company and what we stand for: www.vakaofficial.com

Something we truly believe that leads the way we create and engage with the world. 🌍

“If it resonates with you, wear it!” ~ Vaka👏🏼💫

We believe fashion goes hand in hand with sustainability ✨🌿 This weekend we are working on our first prototype! Keep an eye out for behind the scenes sneak peaks 🤩
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We need to move towards a circular economy as a sense of urgency. This culture of waste, fast fashion, short-lived trends is simply not sustainable 🌍
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Iris van Herpen ~ Earthrise Iris van Herpen shows her latest collection ‘Earthrise’ during Paris Haute Couture Week on July, 5th 2021. ~With our planet positioned at the forefront of th...

Incredible collection created by Iris Van Herpen for Paris Haute Couture Week using recycled plastic. 😍

"Iris Van Herpen (previously) continues to blend fashion and science in her latest collection of dizzying garments that explore the fragility of marine ecosystems. Earthrise, which debuted at Paris Haute Couture Week on July 5, is comprised of 19 gowns teeming with the Dutch designer’s signature layers and structural flourishes. Exquisite and elaborately constructed, the garments seamlessly merge aquatic motifs and colors into a dynamic collection focused on preserving the environment in both aesthetic and material."

Earthrise: A Striking New Collection by Iris Van Herpen Recycles Plastic Waste into Sculptural Garments Iris Van Herpen (previously) continues to blend fashion and science in her latest collection of dizzying garments that explore the fragility of marine ecosystems. Earthrise, which debuted at Paris Haute Couture Week on July 5, is comprised of 19 gowns teeming with the Dutch designer's signature laye

Our website is live! Check it out and let us know what you think. Our online store will be launching in the next couple of weeks too. We are so excited to share our creations with you!

Home | Upcycled Fashion Upcycled fashion designed and handmade for self-expression

We don't claim to be 100% sustainable but we promise to try our best at every stage of the process to choose the greener, kinder, less harmful option wherever possible 🌿✨
What do you think of our pattern? 🌟

Some of the words that describe us and our values as a brand.✨🪴 What’s the first word you can spot?

Since before the community could openly identify as their authentic selves they have been shaping, inspiring and revolutionising fashion. From the likes of Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, and Karl Lagerfeld to Drag Race's Sacha Verlour, Symone and Gigi Goode, we have an incredible vault of inspiration to pull from thanks to the lgbtq community 🌈💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🤎🖤

“It was q***r people, trans people and people of colour who broke down the gender norms in fashion, as pioneer of the genderless fashion movement Alok Vaid-Menon emphasises.” - thegryphon.co.uk

We must acknowledge the role that people of colour, q***r, trans and the entire lgbtq community has played in breaking down the norms of fashion as this has opened up the door for so much creativity and self-expression through fashion. 🌈
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“The illegality of homosexuality and the moral disapproval that it attracted forced gay men and le****ns to live virtually invisible lives in the first part of the twentieth century. Up until the gay liberation movement of the late 1960s, the most important criterion of dressing in public, for the mass of gay men and le****ns, was to be able to "pass" as heterosexual. Despite this need, many were aware of the dress codes and items that could be used to signal sexual orientation. These symbols of identity often took the form of a specific type or color of accessory and, like other secret symbols, developed and changed over time.” - love to know.com

We want to wish the LGBTQI+ community a happy 🌈 As a brand we believe in the freedom of self-expression and authenticity through fashion. We love and embrace you ♥️💛💜💙💚

Clothing care that’s kinder to the environment (and your garments) 🌿✨

We’ve researched and tried some of these great tips to get your clothing smelling and feeling fresh again without having to use your washing machine or tumble dryer! 🧺 Have you tried any of them? Let us know in the comments 💬

1. Hang your clothing on a line to air dry. Dryers not only add to your carbon footprint with each load, but they also damage your clothing far quicker than air drying. 🌪

2. Instead of washing your musty clothes opt for hanging them outside in the sun and fresh breeze. This removes odours and the UV rays dry dampness and kill bacteria. ☀️

3. Fill a spray bottle with 1 part water and 3 parts high strength vodka. Use this mix to spray the smelly bits of your clothing. It removes odours and kills bacteria. 💧

4. If your clothing still looks clean but doesn’t smell fresh pop them in the freezer for a couple of hours to chill out. The cold temperature kills smelly bacteria and leaves your clothing feeling crisp. This is a great way to prolong the life of your dark jeans. Trust us, we’ve tried it! 🧊

5. We love baking soda for its multiple uses. It also does the job in freshening up your smellies! The easiest way to use it is to place it in a plastic bag with your clothing and give it a good shake. Wait ten minutes and then shake the clothing off. 🧼

6. Mix some lemon juice with water and soak the smelly bits of your clothing with the mixture. Leave it to dry naturally and let the lemon do it’s job in killing bacteria and leaving your clothing smelling fresh. 🍋

7. Take your leftover coffee grounds and throw them in a bag with your musty clothing. Leave them over night and air your clothing out for a bit before you get dressed. The coffee removes all the bad smells! ☕️

8. Essential oils are great for freshening up day old clothing that doesn’t necessarily smell bad, they just don’t smell fresh. Mix a few drops of oil with water and spray your clothing. This leaves them smelling great! Lavender, lemon or grapefruit oils are best! 🌷

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Have you heard of the term “greenwashing”? 🌿

A lot of industries including the fast fashion industry are using terms such as eco-friendly, green, natural etc. and slapping them on their labels to make trusting consumers believe that their practices are sustainable. More often than not there is no evidence to back these claims.

Do your research and make sure that you aren’t supporting fast fashion brands under the guise of being sustainable just to push sales. Knowledge is power! 💪🏼

We found this great article on greenwashing in fashion: https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/old-working-conditions
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Why should we buy upcycled fashion? 🌱

1. Less energy consumption ⚡️
Upcycling requires less energy than textile production, therefore having a positive impact on the environment with far less greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption.

2. Reduced textile waste 🧵
84% of all clothing ends up in landfills worldwide, taking about 200+ years to decompose! By giving new life to unwanted textiles we are contributing to reducing clothing that ends up in landfills. Every bit helps!

3. Reduced pollution 🌍
The garment production process releases harmful chemicals into the environment which pollute the water, soil and air that we breathe. Upcycling reduced the need for these processes to happen in the first place.

4. Supports local community 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏾
Small companies that are upcycling garments are most often using local resources to do so, therefore contributing to local economies. When you buy from a small business you are supporting an entire chain of local craftsmen and entrepreneurs.
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