What is Circular Fashion? Your Guide to Upcycled Clothing & a Circular Closet in Los Angeles.

In a world drowning in fast fashion, a new movement is taking hold right here in Los Angeles: circular fashion. It's more than just a trend; it's a revolutionary way of thinking about the clothes we wear. If you’ve heard of upcycled clothing and wondered how it fits into the bigger picture, you're about to find out.

So, What Exactly is Circular Fashion?

Think of a circle, not a straight line. The traditional fashion model is linear: clothes are made, worn, and then thrown away. Circular fashion, on the other hand, is a continuous loop. It's about designing clothes that are meant to last, and then keeping them in use for as long as possible through repair, reuse, and recycling. The goal is to eliminate waste and pollution by keeping materials in circulation.

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Upcycled Clothing: The Art of Transformation

Upcycled fashion is a creative and beautiful component of the circular economy. It involves taking old, discarded, or damaged garments and materials and transforming them into entirely new, often one-of-a-kind pieces. A pair of old jeans becomes a stylish jacket, a collection of vintage T-shirts becomes a patchwork dress, and a bleached-stained dress becomes a colorful, ReDyed dress—the possibilities are endless. This process not only diverts textiles from landfills but also creates a unique, sustainable style.

Build Your Own Circular Closet

You don’t have to be a designer to participate in the circular fashion movement. The circular fashion movement starts with simple changes, and you can begin today with your own closet:

• Prioritize quality over quantity: Invest in durable, timeless pieces.

• Embrace clothing repair: Fix a broken zipper or sew a torn seam instead of throwing the item away.

• Shop secondhand: Discover unique finds at thrift stores and vintage shops. 

• Swap with friends: Exchange clothes you no longer wear.

• Redesign: Give an old favorite a new look with a simple alteration or a fresh redye.

  
  

Here at Circular Fashion LA, we are at the forefront of this change. We do it all: recirculate, replenish, revive, repair, redye, and redesign to relove your clothes. It’s a collective effort to make fashion more sustainable, ethical, and expressive. By embracing these principles, you're not just changing your wardrobe—you’re helping contribute to a change in the world.

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