The Sunglasses Fix

The way we shop for clothes has changed. Gone are the days

of buying good-quality clothes designed to last a lifetime. Today’s fashion is

fast and throwaway. A study by British Children’s Charity, Barnardos showed

that women in the UK wear clothes a shameful average of seven times before

discarding them. The mainstream fashion industry is known to abuse cheap labour

and the impact of all that textile production on the environment is disastrous.

So what can you do to turn back the clock? You can start by

investing in these five fashion buys that should last you a lifetime!

Fix Your Sunglasses

As a general rule, you should pay more for any garment or

accessory you’re going to wear every day. Once you find the perfect pair of

sunglasses, you never want to take them off. And you shouldn’t have to.

It’s no coincidence that you can always find great designer

sunglasses in vintage shops. Take care of your sunglasses and they can last you

a lifetime. If your glasses lenses become scratched, repair them.

Companies like the Sunglasses Fix offer replacement lenses

for a huge range of frames. The Sunglasses Fix will show you exactly how to

install your new lenses and even help with small DIY repairs like tightening

your frames.

Take Care of Your Leather Boots

A pair of high-quality leather boots should last for as long

as you love wearing them. When choosing leather boots, keep an eye on quality.

Full-grain leather is the best, it has imperfections but is supremely flexible

and durable. Top grain leather is also very good but is sanded to remove

imperfections so is a little thinner than full-grain. Bonded leather should be

avoided as it’s essentially a mash-up of leather scraps forged into new

material.

Here are few maintenance tips to get maximum mileage out of

your leather boots:

Moisturise your boots with leather conditioner

Protect your boots from the elements with a protective spray

Store your boots in boot trees to maintain their shape

Visit your local cobbler to repair damage to heels and

soles.

Buy Jeans That Last

Buy Clothes made from Natural Fibres

Jeans are at the forefront of the long-lasting fashion

revolution. Levi Strauss first invented blue jeans in 1873 for working men.

Blue denim had been used for workers’ clothes for centuries but even the most

durable fabric didn’t last long when worn by railroad worker and miners.

Strauss introduced rivets at key points in his blue working men’s trousers.

Jeans were invented and the world never looked back.

Certain forward-thinking companies have sprung into action

to fill a gap in the jeans market and reduce waste at the same time. Kickstart

venture Half Century Jeans promises jeans with a fifty-year guarantee!

Invest in Outdoor Wear with a Repair Guarantee

Whether you’re skiing, hiking or spelunking, your outdoor

wear goes through a lot. Most outdoor wear is pricey so durability is expected.

But some outdoor wear brands go a step further and offer a lifetime guarantee

on their garments, promising to replace or refund gear for free.

The environmental perk of buying these brands is their

forward-thinking approach to repairs. Instead of getting a brand new product

every time you notice a tear, many outdoor brands will mend it. Simple but

effective!

lothes made from high-quality natural fibres will last

longer. Natural fibres are renewable and biodegradable. And producing materials

like organic cotton uses none of the chemical processes used to create

synthetic materials. If you buy clothes made from natural fibres that are ultra

high-quality and made sustainably, even better!

A handful of new durability-focussed companies are creating

clothes fitting this description that are actually affordable. Tom Cridland

launched the 30-Year Sweatshirt in 2015. Cridland’s hand-crafted garments are

made from Italian cotton and backed with an outstanding 30-year guarantee.

Joining the long-lasting fashion revolution doesn’t need to

cost you more. Make better choices about what you buy and good care of your

purchases and you too could be a revolutionary!