2ND LIFE
Authentic, limited, high quality - this is exactly what 2nd Life concepts offer for purchase and sale. Find out where and how it works here.
Closet Cleanout: Can the trend improve the fashion industry?
It girls like Toni Garrn are leading the way and cleaning out their closets on a large scale in order to resell pieces later. Can the circular trend of closet cleanouts put the fashion industry on the right path?
Beyond consumption: How conscious choices shape our future
Targeted decisions as an opportunity to bring about sustainable change?
2nd home founders Cloudy Zakrocki & Michael Munder on the sustainable revolution in the furniture industry
The founding duo about their holistic approach, the combination of profitability and sustainability and their vision for the future In an interview with Cloudy Zakrocki & Michael Munder, founders of “2nd home”
Repairing bags, shoes & clothing: 8 high-end services for repair & care
The Secret of Longevity – We reveal why we should have more clothes repaired and present 8 repair services where high-quality fashion and accessories are in good hands
Sustainable gift ideas for women: 10 stylish tips for green gifting
Giving with style and sustainability: We show 10 sustainable gift ideas for women that perfectly combine ethics and aesthetics
Green, smart and sustainable: 20 effective climate protection tips for at home
Living in an environmentally friendly way is not as complicated as you think! Here we show you 20 clever climate protection tips for your home that will help you sustainably reduce your ecological footprint
Corn as a raw material for environmentally friendly construction
The corn plant is one of the most widely grown crops worldwide. But can it also revolutionize the construction industry?
How a designer is redefining the circular economy
“Repurpose” extends the life cycle of garments and sets new standards for sustainable practices. Find out all about Oliver Spencer's latest launch
The best tips for a zero-waste renovation
Transforming a space without creating waste can be challenging. We show the best tips for a zero-waste renovation
Sustainable Advent calendar 2023 for an environmentally conscious pre-Christmas period
Sustainable Advent calendars with environmentally conscious gifts are a special joy and attention - discover the top 15 ideas for 2023
Sustainable wedding – From second hand bridal fashion and ecological stationery
Discover all the tips about a sustainable wedding and how you can make the big day festive and environmentally friendly
Rent & rent out everyday objects with a clear conscience? finein makes it possible
Sharing is caring: How fainin works and what advantages the platform offers in terms of sustainability and security Interview with Maximilian Lehmann, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of fainin
5 questions for nuovosì studio muc. Founder Sinah Steinhart
What comes after the big day? Sustainability, sharing and appreciation – new studio muc. Bridal fashion gives a “Second Shine” interview with Sinah Steinhart, founder of nuovosì studio muc.
The zero waste concept: This is how the green lifestyle works, guaranteed
How the zero waste concept reduces waste, optimizes resources and makes everyday life more sustainable
Sustainable gifts for men: the 15 best ideas with style
Sustainable gifts for men: Here you will find the most beautiful ideas for every taste and type of man - unique, long-lasting and fair
Designer Gesa Hansen on her passion for future vintage
The sought-after designer talks about her personal style and why her passion for wood and vintage are the epitome of sustainable design. In an interview with Gesa Hansen, Founder “The Hansen Family”
Re-Creation Program: Nike's new experiment in circular fashion
New products made from local vintage and dead-stock pieces aim to advance the circular vision
The finalists of the Tom Ford x Lonley Whale "Plastic Innovation Prize" have been chosen
A competition focused on developing biodegradable alternatives to plastic polybags
EU adopts “Sustainable Products Initiative” for more circular economy
The European Commission agrees: products must be a new source of raw materials to reduce waste
Resale platform unites circular fashion and new luxury
How the Managed Marketplace for pre-loved designer fashion offers sustainable answers and solutions for consumption In an interview with Cécile Wickmann, founder Rebelle
How sustainable are Take Back and Fashion Recycling really?
More and more brands are becoming more circular and are taking back used clothing. But how sustainable are the Take Back programs really?
Ethical Fashion 101 – A Guide to Conscious Consumption
Look good and feel good: 10 sustainable fashion tips and a guide to make your wardrobe more durable
Responsible fashion through disruptive innovation and collaboration
Instead of waiting for a change in consumer behavior, The Bear Scouts relies on new solution models for the supply chain In an interview with Dio Kurazawa, Co-Founder The Bear Scouts
Kintsugi philosophy: the elegance of imperfection
The Japanese Kintsugi philosophy celebrates cracks and breaks by artfully repairing damaged ceramics and thus meeting the zeitgeist of sustainability
Refill solutions are revolutionizing the cosmetics industry
“Reduce, reuse, refill” aims to solve the packaging problem of beauty products
News: Sportswear collaboration with resale program “Choose to Give Back”
Together with the second-hand platform thredUP, adidas has launched a circular initiative: “Choose to Give Back”
The best food waste apps against food waste
With these top food waste apps you can support local businesses and prevent food waste
Fast fashion vs. slow fashion marks a shift in the fashion industry
Sustainability is causing a change in the fashion industry - It's a fight called fast fashion vs. slow fashion and here are all trends at a glance
News: Nike launches “Refurbished” 2nd Life program for shoes
With its circular programme called Refurbished, the sportswear brand is giving shoes a second life
News: GREENSTYLE Fashion Summit in digital format
The promising topic of sustainable fashion will be brought to the digital stage under the motto “Act now - now more than ever”
News: Hermès launches Victoria travel bag made of mushroom-based “leather”
The high-fashion house Hermès, known for its exclusive leather goods, is breaking with tradition and, in cooperation with MycoWorks, is launching a bag made from lab-grown mycelium
Sustainable organic cashmere wool: Noble natural fiber, ethical and valuable
Hardly any other natural material is as soft and fine as the coveted cashmere. But there is sustainable cashmere and what does organic cashmere wool mean?
News: Luxury group Kering takes 5% stake in Vestiaire Collective
As part of a financing round, the French fashion group is entering the second-hand market
Synthetic diamonds: Innovative gemstones from the laboratory
For centuries, diamonds have been the source of controversial mining. But that could end now - are synthetic diamonds from the laboratory the future?
Auction platforms: Antique objects are the luxury of tomorrow
The desire for sustainability and exclusivity leads to the boom in the auction platforms for antiques. We show where you bid best
Sustainable furniture – eco design for your own home
How environmentally friendly is your own home? Sustainable furniture and other important choices - We show you what eco-design is all about
First class: 2nd Life
2nd Life stands for the authentic, vintage, exciting stories of origin and timeless and high quality. Basically the concept stands for the reuse or further use of exclusive goods whose potential is recognized. You can find out here which industries benefit in particular from 2nd Life and which platforms you should not miss.
2nd life through sharing is fun
In the jewelry industry, 2nd life can mean two things. Either pieces of jewelry are made of recycled precious metals in order to save resources or luxury jewelry is sold through portals for pre-owned items. The watch industry has positioned itself as a pioneer and is now being pursued holistically. Platforms specialize in buying and selling used premium goods, giving them a 2nd life. Great side effect: Often they are timeless classics with an interesting background story or limited editions that are otherwise not available.
With 2nd Life, designer dreams come true
When it comes to designer fashion, 2nd Life opens up new possibilities for fashion victims: Birkin bags, Chanel boy bags or hyped Balenciaga streetwear can be bought curated. And those who could actually do without a piece, but can only part with a heavy heart, will definitely find a nice new home here to give the pre-loved designer pieces a 2nd life. Find out how and where to do this here.