The core values of The Archive Closet are anchored by three main principles of circularity: eliminate waste to zero-waste and pollution, keep products and materials in circular use, and regenerate natural systems while creating unique, distinctive, and one of a kind products.
At The Archive Closet, the upcycling of premium vintage clothing ensures that the products are reused and not landfilled, giving a second, more modern and reinvented life to be enjoyed for years to come.
What is upcycling? Based on circular economy models, the products and their materials are disassembled, repaired, reused, remade, and redesigned into modern and stylish pieces. Most importantly no new materials are used in the process, striving to achieve zero-waste philosophy. Unlike the linear economy that is led by "take, make, use, and waste" principles. In contrast, in the circular economy, the waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for as long as possible, including through reusing and upcycling, where natural systems are regenerated coupled with new opportunities for local trade and job creation.
The Archive Closet strives to tackle overconsumption and promote conscious consumption. With each upcycled purchase you can feel good about your choice of the vintage treasure. Instead of buying a new piece of clothing from the mass market that would be worn once, if so, or at all forgotten, you have given a life and a wardrobe home to a vintage garment that is more durable, better quality and has a unique design. Trust us, you will not see identical pieces worn by the masses, because each garment is truly one of a kind, handpicked and tailored individually. What an amazing feeling for style-conscious and sustainability concerned fashionistas! Let's embrace /riːl/cycled premium vintage and clothing that is made to last and abandon disposable throwaway fashion. Let’s make a resolution, as it is never too late to create new habits, right? At The Archive Closet, we believe in changing fashion consumption for better tomorrow.
At The Archive Closet, we love /riːl/cycled premium vintage - sustainable fashion for better tomorrow.
Source: Ellen McArthur Foundation
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