Reviews & Articles
Shedding light on the most durable (and shoddy) products. Read our independent reviews, advice on living a calmer, less wasteful life, plus the latest news about our mission to end throwaway culture.
How to Win Back your Wardrobe in 5 Simple Steps
Despite our constant lament of having “nothing to wear”, most of us are forever fighting a losing battle with our cluttered wardrobes. Fear not! Winning back your wardrobe is easier than you might think, but it will require a regular review of your items to avoid future seasonal sale bargains and new holiday outfits sneaking back in. Here are our top tips.
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.
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?'
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.
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.
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.
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 was made without warning and without reason. We have contacted Dr. Martens for information, they have declined to comment.
How to Make Your Clothes Last as Long as You Do
Caring for your clothes can be a daunting task. This is especially true if you’ve purchased an investment piece and want to keep it looking as great as it did when you first tried it on in the fitting room. Regardless of whether they’re machine-washable, dry-clean-only or made of cashmere or cotton, keeping these pieces looking fresh needn’t be a chore. Here are six surefire ways to keep your wardrobe looking as beautiful as you.
Spotlight: The White T-Shirt Company
When Penny Jones founded The White T-Shirt Company in 2002, it was in reaction to the unsustainable and fast fashion dominated clothing industry. The straightforward name is a challenge to the mainstream, a declaration that your cotton T-shirts are just not good enough, and that we are here to shake things up.
Top 6 Christmas Gifts for Beauty Lovers
Here at BuyMeOnce, we love thorough beauty product research. We look for products that are made as naturally as possible, cruelty-free, ethically sourced and contain organically grown ingredients we can actually pronounce. We want to know what we’re putting on our skin and we love supporting communities at the same time.
5 Winter Capsule Wardrobe Staples (for Men and Women)
Here at BuyMeOnce we love a capsule wardrobe and we love clothing that lasts; however, we also believe that nobody should have to sacrifice style for longevity. It’s easy to find hardy outerwear with a lifetime guarantee, but we don’t always want to look like we’re off on a mountain adventure with Bear Grylls.
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.
