D.After the easy enthusiasm of Christmas, the sadness arrives on time for having received this year as well unwanted gifts to recycle. And the most critical sector is precisely that of the voice fashion clothing and accessories: reveals the Codacons. According to the estimates of the coordination of the associations for the defense of the environment and the rights of users and consumers, fashion gifts are in first place among those that, in 2021, are most unwelcome.
If according to the data collected, 25% of the gifts given for Christmas 2021 will end up being recycled, most of these will be precisely clothes, bags, shoes and similar. The reasons are always the same: choices that do not consider the tastes of those who receive them, pieces that go beyond the trends or not in line with their own style. Trying to bring unwanted gifts back to life, possibly guilt-free? From apps and second hand sites to solidarity associations, here are all the ideas for recycling fashion gifts that we would not have liked to receive.
Fashion regifting, how to do it with style
Don’t do to others what you never want them to do to you. The ethics of reciprocity are perfectly suited to Christmas fashion gifts: if on the one hand the idea of receiving an unwelcome garment or accessory does not appeal to anyone, giving it back without taking into account the recipient is a vicious circle that only creates hatred. social and environmental expenditure. The art of regifting – that is, that of “binding” – passes from know who to successfully redirect the gift to. Studying the tastes of friends and relatives before doing it is a must. The touch of style? Do not wait for other anniversaries – Christmas 2022 or the birthday of the person in question. Simply, point out that it is a recycled gift but with criteria, possibly without going into details.
Second hand apps and sites where you can resell gifts
Codacons estimates that 33% of recycled gifts in 2021 will end up on second-hand websites and apps. What to use if the unwanted gift is a garment or a fashion accessory? The preloved market in 2021 offers several solutions. The trendiest gifts are not always the most popular ones: if the unwanted gift is a designer one, consider the most popular apps among lovers of the genre, such as Depop, Lampoo (which also has a “new with tag” section) And Vestiaire Collective.
Among the simplest applications on the market to use even for beginners, Vinted: the free platform allows you to easily resell unwanted gifts. Just enter the photos and the product category. To be sure to arouse the attention of fashionistas in search of bargains, the advice is to pay attention to the details, focusing on the description and images – with a white background, in focus, focusing on everything that indicates that the product is indeed new and never used. The same goes for Wallapop, a platform for the purchase and sale of second hand products that has recently landed on the Italian market: here it is possible to recycle unwanted fashion (and not only) gifts. One click is enough to find possible buyers, also based on the area where you live, and the sale can take place both online and live.
Exchange unwanted fashion gifts online
To recycle fashion Christmas gifts, the choice is yours whether to try the path of exchange: for those who are fans of swap party but can’t focus on live dating in Omicron times, second hand sites and apps like Vinted and Wallapop also offer this service. And then, there are those who really specialize in swapping: how SwappyVerse. Here you just have to insert the article and set a sale price; the app immediately offers items of similar value nearby and you just have to agree with the other user to proceed with the exchange. Of similar use, greenchic, the pre-loved fashion marketplace in Italy where you can exchange clothes and accessories: just book a free collection of your unwanted gifts. The garments will be checked and, if deemed suitable, photographed and displayed on the portal. In return, in this case, the user receives credits to spend on e-commerce. The Christmas initiative #uglygift? Until January 31st, by sending your garments, if at least 1 is new with original tag, you will earn € 5 credit on the next order.
From unwanted gift to solidarity
A fashion gift that for some is just another duplicate that will end up forgotten at the bottom of the wardrobe for others could turn into an essential gift. Regifting that does charity is always a style choice. There are many associations you can rely on to turn the unwanted gift into a solidarity gift. Associations to contact: Humana People to people, Caritas, Community of Sant’Egidio And Red Cross, which operate throughout the territory. Or the smaller ones, different from city to city, which accept donations of clothes and clothing to be distributed to the needy: a Rome, Baobab Experience, in MilanWork of San Francesco, which also has a collection center, in Florence la San Martino Social Cooperative, to name a few.
Resell in second hand stores
There are many second hand physical stores that not only sell, but buy fashion pieces in good condition or even from new. A quick (and completely anonymous) way to recycle unwanted gifts, even if often less convenient than apps and sites: the policies of the sales account usually provide for the evaluation of the garment or accessory in agreement with the seller. In case of resale, you receive half of the set price, while the other half is up to the store (conditions vary from store to store). Among the most glamorous destinations, The New Wardrobe, Give and Take And Round dance (Milan), Monteverde Pre-owned (Rome), Silvi (Naples).
Return to boutique
Usually you notice right away if a Christmas gift doesn’t meet your tastes – or your size. What to do if the idea is to return them, not to the sender, but to the store? First of all, keep tags, courtesy receipts, bags and envelopes in the best possible way. In-store returns are allowed in most boutiques, especially in the luxury sector: the first thing to do is contact the shop of the relevant brand and inquire about the relevant policies. In addition to sifting through the corresponding online store to find, instead of the unwanted one, the perfect gift to exchange it with. Nothing that satisfies you? Find out if you can have a shopping voucher. The timings? Usually at least until the end of the year, but the period can be extended up to two months depending on the brand / shop.
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