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Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has launched an online academy that teaches users how to fix "99 per cent of their clothing" in a bid to combat the mounting issue of textile waste.

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Called Fixing Fashion, the platform features instructions and video tutorials on how to repair, remake, resize and recolour damaged or unwanted clothing items. Alongside this, Hakkens has also created a fashion collection that illustrates these different techniques but will not be for sale. Among the techniques featured on the Fixing Fashion platform are various ways to combine two old items into one new garment "Many sustainable fashion efforts focus on the origin of garments and promote solutions to be purchased," said Hakkens. "But fashion doesn't need something new, we already have enough clothes in the world for the coming decade....

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How to Remove Stains from Ties & Pocket Squares: Clean Your Silk, Linen, & Wool Accessorie

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s It’s a simple fact of life that stains happen. Whether you’ve been a little too careless with a hotdog or a spoonful of soup, had a mishap with a fountain pen, or just run into some unfortunate weather conditions, we’ve all encountered situations where we need to get unwanted materials out–and when it comes to ties and pocket squares, today’s guide has the answers! When it comes to larger garments like shirts, trousers, jackets, and so on, we’ve already done several garment care videos that should help you there. And while much of the information in our general stains guide...

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My Favorite Old Pieces – Clothes & Accessories That Have Really Lasted

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Today, I’ll share some of my favorite old stuff with you. By that, I mean things I’ve had for 10 years or more that have stood the test of time, that have aged well, and that I’m really glad I invested money in. Fashion moves quickly these days; within a time span of five years, you may have rotated your entire wardrobe! For me, I don’t buy something that I just intend to wear for a season or two and then throw it away or donate it–because I have a style that is classic and timeless, so I can buy...

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