Sparks Fashion Bristol CIC

I had some time to kill, so naturally… I did some market research 👀

And honestly? I was BAFFLED.

I popped into Next and compared the prices of some brand new pieces with what you can find in our corner of @sparksbristol and the results were… interesting 😵‍💫

Because we get told vintage is “too expensive” and a “luxury” for a lot of people (which we completely understand)…

Meanwhile, new pieces on the high street are costing more than their vintage counterparts 🤯

And here’s the bit that really gets me:
A lot of the vintage pieces we sell are made from better quality, longer lasting materials such as cotton, wool, linen, leather etc.

Whereas some of the new pieces I found were predominantly polyester or other synthetic fibres, dressed up with phrases like:
✨ “Made with recycled materials”
✨ “Contains linen”

And yes, recycled fibres can absolutely have a place in fashion. But slapping “recycled plastic” on a label doesn’t automatically make a garment sustainable.

Sometimes the most sustainable thing you can buy is simply the thing that already exists. So before you assume vintage = expensive, have a look at the price tags.
You might be surprised 🤑

Second-hand doesn’t have to mean second-best. And buying vintage doesn’t have to mean spending more.

Come and have a rummage at the Sparks Fashion CIC in Bristol and you might just find something better, for less. 🐝♻️

#secondhandseptember #sustainablefashion #pricecomparison