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Upcycling , which we can define as ' creative reuse ', as an alternative understanding that respects nature, reminds us of the value of reusing, and at the same time encourages us to push the limits of our creativity! As Pop + Sandy, we believe in the power of re-evaluation, and in this article we aim to introduce you to all aspects of upcycling. Let's start.

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We held the first of our series of interviews with brands that inspire us with their productions that respect nature and labor, with Darwin's Botanicals .

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This time, we would like to give the story of the article from the very beginning: recycling in the textile industry is of course a necessary and useful solution ; However, for a radical transformation, we need to significantly reduce production and consumption. If the fashion industry's progress continues like this, it will cause the world to warm up by 2 degrees more as a sector alone by 2050 .

We often forget, but our natural resources are limited. Especially, as the world population increases day by day and the consumption frenzy continues, it is of great importance that wastes that can be reused are reintroduced into the production process through various processes, thus protecting resources.

So, this week's topic: recycling 101.

In our new article, we introduce you to the invisible side in the world of plastics: microplastics. Yes, we call it the 'invisible' side because microplastics are very difficult to detect with the naked eye due to their sizes ranging from 5 mm to 1 micrometer . They are in cosmetic products, shampoos and soaps, toothpastes, deodorants; In materials such as polyester and nylon used in textile products; in vehicle tires… And in many other places than we can imagine. Let's dive a little deeper into the subject.

We talked about how vintage pieces are proof that quality and longevity are possible at the same time in fashion. In this article, we take it a little further and narrow our lens, focusing specifically on luxury vintage and taking a closer look at the intersections of luxury vintage and sustainable fashion . If you're ready, let's start.

In today's world, where everything is becoming digital at an ever faster pace, don't you think we feel the longing for the past even more? In the face of today's speed and complexity, we seek the slowness and simplicity of the past.

Unique and timeless ... Vintage . In this article, we are going on a journey with you: Our journey starts from the literal meaning of "vintage" and extends to when and how it appeared in history. We explain what makes a piece 'vintage' and more. Let's start.

This will not be the type of content you are used to seeing on blogs. We will share statistics item by item - without further ado, some " slapstick " statistics as they are. What they all have in common is that they reveal the cost of fast fashion .

You will go to meet your friends. You quickly put on some clothes and went to your room to leave the house. You will dress very simply; You don't often have such glittery, sequined pieces in your wardrobe anyway. You reached for a very basic, white cotton t-shirt . Of course, also the jeans to combine it with. You put them both on and you are ready. Now let's look at the background of the matter...

Did you know that fifty percent of fast fashion clothes are thrown away in a year? (Source: Ellen Macarthur Foundation) The amount of clothing sold worldwide has doubled in the last 15 years. The average lifespan of clothes is decreasing, and clothes that are damaged are often thrown away rather than repaired and reused.

Did you know that greenhouse gas emissions from the fashion industry will increase by approximately one third, reaching 2.7 billion tons per year by 2030? (Global Fashion Agenda & McKinsey, 2020). That being the case, before taking a look at sustainable fashion trends, we can show sustainable fashion itself as the biggest trend of the coming years; We must show it.

As consumers, we have the power to change the orbit around the fashion world. Respect for nature and sustainability at its core We are the ones who will uncover a new orbit. And as in all matters, the prerequisite for taking action is; Having solid reasons and strong motivations.

Sustainable fashion; green fashion, eco-fashion / ecological fashion, slow fashion, environmentally friendly fashion, ethical fashion... So many different words, one issue: sensitivity . This will be an article that will push you to deepen what the sustainable fashion movement is.