Great style doesn’t have to come at the expense of the planet.

Our new ReWear It collection is here to prove it. Curated from unique, high-quality items donated to Vinnies, it shows that second hand clothing can be both desirable and contemporary, while helping to reduce textile waste.

Rethinking our relationship with fashion

ReWear It encourages Australians to treat clothing as a resource rather than a disposable commodity. The collection highlights the value that already exists within our wardrobes and communities, and the style that comes with it.

As a longstanding advocate for reuse, Vinnies sees ReWear It as a chance to celebrate the environmental and social impact of second hand shopping, and to inspire more people to join the circular economy.

Vinnies NSW and reuse: more than a century in the making

For more than a century, donated goods have been given a second life through Vinnies' network of retail stores. Reuse is embedded in our mission. It diverts valuable resources from landfill while generating funds that support people experiencing disadvantage and hardship in communities across Australia.

Attitudes to second hand shopping have shifted significantly over the past 30 years. What was once seen mainly as a budget-conscious choice is now increasingly recognised as a sustainable and responsible way to shop. As awareness of the impacts of fast fashion grows, more Australians are embracing op shopping to reduce waste, conserve resources, and express their individual style.

Vinnies NSW has played an important part in that shift by making reuse accessible and mainstream.

What is a circular economy, and where does reuse fit?

In a circular economy, products stay in use for as long as possible, which reduces demand for new products and keeps valuable materials in circulation. Reuse sits at the heart of Vinnies NSWs’ contribution to this.

Every item donated has the potential to stay in use for longer. Collections like ReWear It help raise awareness of circular fashion by highlighting reuse as the preferred outcome for clothing that still has life left in it.

The impact of every purchase

• Every item purchased from a Vinnies shop is an item diverted from landfill and given a second life.
  
• Revenue from Vinnies NSW retail operations helps fund homelessness, emergency relief, and community support programs across New South Wales.

Shop ReWear It, or donate to keep the cycle going

Explore ReWear It Collection now. 

Learn more on how you can get involved this National Recycling Week.