We try to keep it as positive as possible here at Go Thrift, but sometimes we do have to look at the negative impacts the fashion industry is having on the environment to remind people why we’re always saying we need to “Wear Without Waste”. We’re hoping to give you an insight into just how important it is for everyone to try and make more informed decisions when it comes to buying their clothes. It really shouldn’t be costing us the earth, literally...

There are many things to love about this Science Fiction drama set in the 80s, but as a retailer of second-hand, vintage clothing, we LOVE seeing 80s trends being revisited and shown to such a large audience. However, it may look super cool on the TV screen, but how accurately were the stylists able to recreate actual 80s trends? We’re going to look back at the most popular trends and see how closely they were replicated in the program…...

If you have Instagram, you’ll know that it’s no secret that workwear is being worn for a lot more than its practicality and durability these days. Brands like Carhartt and Wrangler are managing to take the stage within streetwear as well as with their usual, intended audience of manual labourers. However, the brand that’s really rocking the fashion industry at the minute is Dickies...

Shopping sustainably doesn’t have to be boring. Infact, it’s far from that! Why not piece together a full outfit of individual and exciting pieces, all without any guilty conscience of the impact of your shopping habits on our planet? Read on to see our top tips on how to shop sustainably, for an all round better wardrobe and a protected planet.

Finding the perfect pair of Levi’s is always a big win, but how do we make that perfect pair of jeans last for as long as possible? Levi’s were made to last, so it makes sense, for your purse and for the planet, to utilise this and make sure we are caring for and maintaining our Levi’s as best we can in order to make them last EVEN LONGER!

The year is 1872. For the past 20 years, the Levi Strauss company had been supplying the general stores of Western USA, where cowboys bought their supplies from. Levi Strauss was a wholesaler and sold everything from shovels, picks, lanterns, pots and pans, shoes, long johns, shirts and dungarees.

You’ve heard the horror stories, now see the facts. Some of these may be difficult to stomach, but we need to address the problem that the fashion industry is causing. Being aware of the facts means we can address the changes we all need to make. It’s time to do better. Read below to see the most shocking facts on the carbon footprint of fast fashion.