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Starseeds: Sustainable Activewear Made From Recycled Coffee

We know that there are quite a few brands out there offering sustainable activewear and yoga apparel, but there are very, very few that make their garments from recycled coffee grounds. In a nutshell - or rather, in a coffee bean - this is why we were delighted to discover London-based brand Starseeds.

May 01, 2018

BMO Behind The Scenes: Fashion Revolution Week

It was in the spirit of Fashion Revolution Week that I found myself on my way to East London on a wet Tuesday afternoon to hear a panel discussion on the future of sustainable fashion. I fought my way on to the overcrowded shop floor of Kitty Ferreira and settled in to listen as four experts attempted to answer the big question: 'Can Fast-Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?'

April 27, 2018

The Best in Ethical Fashion: A Revolutionary Study

Here at BuyMeOnce, we carefully choose brands that are not only sustainable but ones that are also models of ethical fashion. We’ve curated a list of superhero BuyMeOnce brands who have heard the call of the Fashion Revolution movement and are happy to share their supply chain process, from the farmers who grow the raw materials to the factory workers who stitch everything up.

April 24, 2018

How to Remove Stains Naturally and Effectively

Your clothes hate stains as much as you do! To make sure they don’t have time to set in and permanently damage the fabric, here are some easy ways to remove stains naturally and effectively.

April 20, 2018

Mini Bili leads the way with their ethical girls’ clothes

Mamas and papas, get excited. We’ve found a brand that addresses girls’ clothing with both flare and a conscience. Mini Bili, part of House of Bilimoria, works exclusively with reclaimed, vintage cloth to create beautiful ethical girls’ clothes with a lifetime guarantee.

April 18, 2018

End of an Era: Dr Martens scrap their lifetime guaranteed "For Life" range

Dr Martens have decided to scrap their lifetime guaranteed “For Life” range of boots and shoes with immediate effect. The decision to cancel the range was made without warning and without reason. We have contacted Dr. Martens for information, they have declined to comment.

April 04, 2018

Spotlight: Ingersoll Watches

Few things pull together an outfit like a good watch. A watch should be timeless and sophisticated, exceptional yet understated enough to be an effortless extension of your arm. Most importantly, it should be sturdy enough to stand up to the rigors of daily life.

December 04, 2017

Ellen MacArthur: It’s time to overhaul high street fashion

We’re setting sail to a brave new fashion world. Join us. Environmentalist Ellen MacArthur shared some shocking truths with us yesterday in her latest report and we’re still reeling. 50% of high street fashion is disposed of within a year.

November 29, 2017

5 Winter Capsule Wardrobe Staples (for Men and Women)

Here at BuyMeOnce we love timeless, durable clothing and we love capsule wardrobes. We also believe that nobody should have to sacrifice style for longevity.

November 10, 2017

H&M accused of burning 60 tonnes of unsold clothes

The fashion world was rocked this morning to find out that Swedish clothing giant H&M has been accused of burning 60 tonnes of unsold clothing since 2013. According to a report from Retail Gazette and the Danish television programme Operation X, who performed the investigation, H&M have sent “over 1500 kilos of unwanted garments to be destroyed.

October 18, 2017

October Brand Spotlight: Houdini

We're very excited to introduce to you our spotlight brand for October, acclaimed Swedish sportswear brand and sustainability champions Houdini. Here are a few reasons why you, like us, will probably fall in love with them.

October 16, 2017

The Zero-Waste Handbag: How to be Clutter-Free On the Go

My handbag seems to act like a magnet for waste. Every couple of weeks I clean out a baffling amount of scraps and flyers, receipts, water bottles and plastic cutlery, tissues, freehand wipes and all sorts of other unidentified trash. But now I’m making a change.

September 21, 2017