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.

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

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”

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?

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.