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22 January 2018

Do Sample Sales or Vintage Shopping Fit Into Conscious Life?

We’re well into January, so it seems only appropriate to follow up on our 2018 new year resolutions. Are you still sticking to yours? Or have you already abandoned them in the back of your closet like your beloved velvet stilettos that make your feet hurt too much to ever actually wear?

“To live a more conscious life” was one of the top recurring resolutions on many priorities lists this year, according to several surveys. Many people are becoming much more woke when it comes to living consciously—meaning being both present in our lives and also aware of the ethical repercussions of our every decision.

In the fashion world? That translates to a vigorous philosophical exploration of sample sales versus vintage shopping. Which is more sustainable, and therefore ethical?

We know by now that waste and mass-consumption are serious issues in the fashion industry. The second issue of this bi-annual Fashion Revolution fanzine is a fun, yet sobering read on this topic. It seeks to inspire you to “buy less, care more, and know how to make the clothes you love last longer.”  

As we’re now beginning to learn more about what it means to refresh one’s wardrobe ethically and sustainably, we feel it is important to dig deeper and bring attention to what’s lurking in the shadow of even our believed-to-be-ethical decisions.

Consider second-hand shopping. We love a good “lived in” touch of vintage in our wardrobe. In our 2017 TSC poll, over 52 percent of responders said they love second hand shopping.  These readers are obviously drawn to the history attached to such items, and they probably believe they’re also doing their part in saving the world by purchasing a donated item—thereby avoiding adding to the pollution of mass production. Such readers also take equal pride in donating their own items instead of tossing them into the trash. There is some truth to this, but it turns out it is not the whole story. Of the clothes we donate, only 1 in 3 end up being resold to a new local owner, and a staggering 66% are being sold to textile merchants who either send them across the world or chop them up to recycle them. So you think, Okay, at least I have purchased that one lucky item that didn’t go to Africa or Eastern Europe at the cost of a large carbon footprint and in some cases the detriment of local fashion industry. But do you really know anything about the lifecycle of your “find,” and how it’s made its way onto the rack in front of you?

An eye-opening article on virtue and vice follows the unlikely story of a “vintage” pair of jeans: originated in Cambodia in a cheap factory that produces new cheap items, using scraps of material, given to agriculture workers to wear as a “uniform” for several months, commercially washed and brought back to the United States. Hm… quite a different history than the one you had in mind when decided to purchase an ethical vintage item.

Now consider the sample sales. While shopping at a sample sale undoubtedly has its pitfalls, it is the clear winner when it comes to the transparency of a product’s life cycle. Not to mention—it features crystal clear provenance of products and a smaller carbon footprint.

A more murky question in this realm relates to wearing vintage leather, fur, or any other animal product. I guess the answer to that question is a personal one and it largely depends on where you fall on your own scale of ethics. If you are one of the many living in that gray area where you love your furry friends, but also like wearing leather shoes and the incidental fur hoodie, then you will want to check this week’s sample sales…

Women’s fur coats and clothing are sold at incredible discounts at the Dennis Basso Sample Sale. The sample sale also includes fur vests, fur-lined raincoats, cashmere coats & shearlings, dresses, gowns, and eveningwear.

Other equally tempting options are footwear and accessories for both men and women at Frye + Aquatalia Sample Sale and women’s footwear at the Fall ’17 and Spring ’18 Butter, Something Bleu, and Golo Sample Sale.

So when it comes to sticking to your living a more conscious life resolution, be sure to consult your own moral compass, and—as is true in all things—don’t be too tempted to compare yourself to others. We’re all making progress in our own time. For some of us, this might mean not purchasing anything new for a whole year or more, or going to other extremes to keep your new year resolutions alive. For the rest of us taking smaller baby steps, it’s comforting to know that our love of sample sales it’s not too bad of a choice, and supports our efforts in shifting towards a more conscious life.

Happy [ethical] shopping!

xo



Posted by Staff Writer at 12:56 AM
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15 January 2018

WHAT: Frye Shoes Online Sample Sale @ Gilt

WHY: Frye Shoes up to 70% off!

WHEN: 1/15 8am – 1/20 12am

WHERE: Gilt.com

*To sign up & access the sales, please click here.

Join Gilt to find the best brands at 70% off – no coupon needed!

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Posted by Bindra at 08:41 AM
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15 January 2018

WHAT: Frye + Aquatalia Sample Sale

WHY: Footwear & accessories for men and women at a discount at the Frye + Aquatalia Sample Sale.

All sales are final.

Know before you go. Check out Pics from Inside the Frye + Aquatalia Sample Sale.

WHEN: 1/23 - 1/28; Tue (10-8), W-Sat (10-7), Sun (10-5)

WHERE: 260 Sample Sale
260 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001

For the complete list of today's sales and sample sales check HERE.

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About Frye + Aquatalia

150 years ago, on March 10, 1863, John A. Frye opened the doors of a small shop on Elm Street in Marlboro, Massachusetts. Frye's history and heritage is still told in every stitch of all the shoes made since 1863, across cultural shifts and changes in tastes, for generation upon generation.

Established in 1994, Aquatalia offers the finest combination of fashion, quality and comfort in luxury footwear and is the first to mix distinctive Italian design with innovative weatherproof and stain-resistant technology. Bridging the gap between style and function, Aquatalia sets a new standard in fine footwear and accessories. Crafted in Italy, Aquatalia footwear adheres to the tradition of meticulous Italian shoemaking.

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2 January 2018

WHAT: Shoe-Inn Warehouse Sale

WHY: Women's footwear and accessories at a discount at the Shoe-Inn Warehouse Sale. Over 10,000 pairs of shoes from all of the top designers.

Designers include Stuart Weitzman, Vince, Sam Edelman, Kendall & Kylie, Frye, Eileen Fisher, Fiorentini + Baker, Aquatalia, Dolce Vita, Ash, Free People, Ugg, Sorel, Sigerson Morrison, Marc Fisher, Steve Madden, Joie, and over 100 additional brands including weatherproofs will be on sale at this shoe, boot and accessory extravaganza! Be sure to check out the EXCLUSIVE European designers.

All shoes: $29 - $99
All boots: $30 - $249
Accessories: $8 upwards

All major credit cards, cash accepted, no checks.

WHEN: 1/8 - 1/12; M-F (9-7)

WHERE: Penn Plaza Pavilion
401 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001

For the complete list of today's sales and sample sales check HERE.

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Four generations of shoemakers, working as a family since the late 1940s, to bring the latest shoe trends to the New York City area. At Shoe-Inn, you will discover amazing styles for any occasion. From sleek, sophisticated heels to stylish, comfortable sneakers and everything in between, they’ve got you covered.

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