FASHION x Value Village: Stylish Looks to Inspire Your Next Thrifting Haul
As a result of the increasingly digital world that we live in, where so much of what we see and experience blurs into one same-samey picture, we as humans are exploring new ways to bring a sense of individuality back into our lives. As a result, thrifting (once only referred to in Macklemore lyrics) has emerged victorious. And with good reason. You can find some incredible sustainably-sourced pieces that won’t harm your wallet, or the environment. Think of it as a creative and cost-effective way to define your own personal style.
FASHION teamed up with Value Village to shoot eight ‘gram-worthy looks to show you just how easy it is to bring this season’s trends into your closet without contributing to the landfill problem. We shot at three different locations in Ontario where teams are also working to preserve the environment: Camp Kawartha, Ecology Park and Trent University.
Sarah Jay, the stylist who conceptualized the shoot, explained the inspiration behind it saying, “Both fashion and architecture have substantial environmental impacts, so moving away from virgin materials is essential in mitigating these impacts. I wanted to showcase clothing reuse in the context of reclaimed wood, upcycled bottle walls and natural alternatives to conventional concrete, which together illustrate a world where style and sustainability are one. Impacts aside, it remains true that every thrifted item is unique which encourages us to develop authentic style; to step out in something truly original. Genuinely stylish pieces have no shelf life, and Value Village is full of timeless gems, waiting to be reimagined, reinterpreted and re-worn.”
Discover the editorial below:
SAFARI SEASON
Safari jackets and trench coats have become spring classics. Buy them once, have them forever.
Thrift tip: Dare to wear items in different ways. Buckles, buttons and belts can be twisted and tied to reveal new shapes.
MINIMAL MOOD
Clean lines and monochromatic pairings are anything but boring when the accessories add to the impact.
Thrift tip: Pick a colour and search the racks for tones that match.
SHAPE SHIFTER
Statement pieces don’t need embellishment if they have architectural impact.
Thrift tip: Seek out pieces with similar structure or silhouettes and let the shapes speak for themselves.
MATRIX MODE
Who said spring wasn’t leather weather? Not us.
Thrift tip: Leather gets better with age so you’ll be loving these items for a very long time.
JUST RELAX
Nothing says spring like breezy layers and relaxed tailoring.
Thrift tip: Browse the lingerie section for a wear-with-everything silk camisole to help balance the proportions of the look.
SUIT UP
Give traditional tailoring an update by going oversized in a rich jewel tone.
Thrift tip: Search both the men’s and women’s sections when you thrift, and look outside your size range. Sizing isn’t universal and you might score regardless of what the tag says. Cinch large looks with a belt or let them be big – it’s a style slam dunk either way.
WHITE HOT
Go head to toe in complementary white hues for spring sophistication.
Thrift tip: Look for bags that can be worn multiple ways to suit your outfit – like this purse, which we snapped over a belt for a DIY fanny pack.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Transition from the office to OOO with layered separates that are both practical and polished.
Thrift tip: Sheer pieces are perfect for layering and add drama to everything.
Photography by CARLYLE ROUTH. Concept and styling by SARAH JAY. Creative direction by GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS. Hair and makeup by SABRINA RINALDI FOR P1M.CA/BEAUTYCOUNTER. Fashion assistant MEG MCCLEAN. Photography assistant MICHAEL KAZIMIERCZUK.
 has emerged victorious. And with good reason. You can find some incredible sustainably-sourced pieces that won't harm your wallet, or the environment. Think of it as a creative and cost-effective way to define your own personal style.
FASHION teamed up with Value Village to shoot eight 'gram-worthy looks to show you just how easy it is to bring this season's trends into your closet without contributing to the landfill problem. We shot at three different locations in Ontario where teams are also working to preserve the environment: Camp Kawartha, Ecology Park and Trent University.
Sarah Jay, the stylist who conceptualized the shoot, explained the inspiration behind it saying, “Both fashion and architecture have substantial environmental impacts, so moving away from virgin materials is essential in mitigating these impacts. I wanted to showcase clothing reuse in the context of reclaimed wood, upcycled bottle walls and natural alternatives to conventional concrete, which together illustrate a world where style and sustainability are one. Impacts aside, it remains true that every thrifted item is unique which encourages us to develop authentic style; to step out in something truly original. Genuinely stylish pieces have no shelf life, and Value Village is full of timeless gems, waiting to be reimagined, reinterpreted and re-worn.”
Discover the editorial below:
SAFARI SEASON
Safari jackets and trench coats have become spring classics. Buy them once, have them forever.
[caption id="attachment_390961" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre in Peterborough, Ont., with thanks to the Endeavour Centre.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Dare to wear items in different ways. Buckles, buttons and belts can be twisted and tied to reveal new shapes.
MINIMAL MOOD
Clean lines and monochromatic pairings are anything but boring when the accessories add to the impact.
[caption id="attachment_390962" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre in Peterborough, Ont., with thanks to the Endeavour Centre.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Pick a colour and search the racks for tones that match.
SHAPE SHIFTER
Statement pieces don’t need embellishment if they have architectural impact.
[caption id="attachment_390964" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre in Peterborough, Ont., with thanks to the Endeavour Centre.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Seek out pieces with similar structure or silhouettes and let the shapes speak for themselves.
MATRIX MODE
Who said spring wasn't leather weather? Not us.
[caption id="attachment_390969" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at Ecology Park in Peterborough, Ont.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Leather gets better with age so you'll be loving these items for a very long time.
JUST RELAX
Nothing says spring like breezy layers and relaxed tailoring.
[caption id="attachment_390965" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Browse the lingerie section for a wear-with-everything silk camisole to help balance the proportions of the look.
SUIT UP
Give traditional tailoring an update by going oversized in a rich jewel tone.
[caption id="attachment_390966" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Search both the men's and women's sections when you thrift, and look outside your size range. Sizing isn’t universal and you might score regardless of what the tag says. Cinch large looks with a belt or let them be big – it's a style slam dunk either way.
WHITE HOT
Go head to toe in complementary white hues for spring sophistication.
[caption id="attachment_390967" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Look for bags that can be worn multiple ways to suit your outfit – like this purse, which we snapped over a belt for a DIY fanny pack.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Transition from the office to OOO with layered separates that are both practical and polished.
[caption id="attachment_390968" align="alignnone" width="280"] Photography by Carlyle Routh. Photographed at Trent University in Peterborough, Ont.[/caption]
Thrift tip: Sheer pieces are perfect for layering and add drama to everything.
Photography by CARLYLE ROUTH. Concept and styling by SARAH JAY. Creative direction by GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS. Hair and makeup by SABRINA RINALDI FOR P1M.CA/BEAUTYCOUNTER. Fashion assistant MEG MCCLEAN. Photography assistant MICHAEL KAZIMIERCZUK. ){kind=link}