| Deleted: | Added: <p><strong>Fashion is a way to express themselves, share your taste, knowledge, and creativity.</strong> However, as trends change quickly, it’s easy to get lost and fall under overconsumption. Have you ever considered that nearly everything you've ever purchased still exists somewhere on this planet? It’s fascinating to think that the socks or T-shirts you bought a decade ago might still be out there, floating around and continuing their own separate journey.</p><hr /><h3><strong>Sustainable Fashion Week Vilnius</strong></h3><p>For the past five years, Vilnius has hosted a festival dedicated to young designers, providing a platform to express their creativity while championing sustainability. This year, the event once again served as a milestone gathering for young fashion talents committed to creating environmentally friendly designs.</p><p>The program began with the international <strong>Sustainable Fashion Week Summit</strong>, featuring 13 speakers from various countries. They shared insights on making the fashion industry more sustainable and eco-conscious. After the summit, the next day, the festival itself started. <strong>Vilnius Town Hall</strong> was transformed into an elegant runway, showcasing models wearing innovative designs.</p><p>This year, <strong>16 designers</strong> from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Italy presented their collections during the festival. The primary goal of Sustainable Fashion Week is to spark meaningful dialogue within the fashion industry and among consumers about how to shift away from overconsumption trends toward more sustainable practices.</p><hr /><h3><strong>Vinted</strong></h3><p><strong>Vinted</strong> is a leading online marketplace for buying, selling, and exchanging second-hand fashion and lifestyle items. Founded in Lithuania, it connects millions of users worldwide, promoting sustainable fashion by encouraging the reuse and recycling of clothing and accessories. Vinted provides an easy-to-use platform where individuals can declutter their wardrobes, find unique pieces, and contribute to reducing waste in the fashion industry.</p><p>Vinted’s history started in <strong>2008</strong>, when Justas Janauskas and Milda Mitkutė created a platform called “Mano drabužiai” (en. “My clothes”) with the same idea – to sell used clothing. The app quickly became popular among their friends, including international friends from the Czech Republic and Germany. As of June 2024, <strong>Vinted operates in 21 countries</strong> and has more than 65 million registered users. In November 2024, the platform was valued at 5 billion euros.</p><hr /><h3><strong>Places for Vintage Gems in Vilnius</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Humana</strong><br />In 1998, the first <strong>Humana second-hand shop</strong> and sorting centre was opened in Vilnius. The idea was to create a fundraising model based on re-using second-hand clothes, allowing people to buy good quality clothes at a reasonable price, and using the surplus to support development projects. From a single shop and sorting centre, the Humana shop network has now grown and expanded to many other cities across Lithuania. The popularity and success of the second-hand shops in Lithuania, as well as being a sustainable fundraising model, has motivated us to expand our activities to other countries, for now operating in 13 countries, including Belgium, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Oman, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, and Ukraine.</p><p>There are many <strong>Humana</strong> stores around Vilnius, however, for true vintage finds, try the vintage ones:</p><ul><li>Tilto g. 10/8, Vilnius, 01101 Vilnius</li><li>Trakų g. 16, Vilnius, 01132 Vilnius</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Dagilis Vintage</strong><br />An online shop for selected vintage clothing from Lithuania.</p></li><li><p><strong>Savva Boutique</strong><br />If you're seeking something truly unique and authentic, <strong>Savva Vintage Boutique</strong> is a must-visit. Each piece is carefully handpicked and sourced from around the globe, ensuring that every item has its own special charm. From stunning vintage clothing, hats, and bags to accessories, frames, jewelry boxes, signs, and even working vintage cameras, the selection is as diverse as it is delightful.</p></li><li><p><strong>De'Žavu - Vintage Boutique</strong><br />Similar to the <strong>Savva Boutique</strong>, it offers handpicked vintage finds at low second-hand prices.</p></li></ul> |
