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I thought it would be a lot harder to go a year without buying anything new. But, in fact, it simplified everything and cut ...

The thrill of making a new addition to your wardrobe for any reason can make that spur-of-the-moment buy feel worth it — but ...

Repairing my clothes with an old-fashioned sewing machine has not only saved ... It’s a skill that can extend to friends and family, too – fix-up, look smart for all! I’ve even located ...

Costume designer Mr Gammon talks sartorial expertise, the "staggering beauty" of Twin Peaks, why he never goes anywhere ...

After chess champion Magnus Carlsen quit a tournament over its ‘no-jeans’ policy ... At Annabel’s, “smart jeans in a solid colour and good repair” are permitted, while at Mark’s ...

See fashion's last stop, the places where your used clothing is harming ecosystems, polluting the environment, and driving ...

Refill stations - where you can bring your own containers to refill products like shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, and even ...

and Kintsugi (kintsukuroi), or the “golden repair,” where imperfections are welcomed. Read the darning tutorial to know how to do this stitching. Darning with a sewing machine with jeans thread can ...

The technique is a meticulous hand sewing process ... to reinforce and patch clothes together by reusing pieces of old, worn-out garments. Uniqlo staff at the store mend ripped jeans and shirts ...

You could go so far as to say no great menswear ... today's best jeans for men boast helpful stretch, comfort, and durability. Look for details like custom back waistband logo patch detailing ...