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Your Impact – Eco Friendly
RETRO BRAT is a ‘Modern Retro’ online boutique based in Queensland, Australia. Each piece is sustainably made, supporting slow fashion. Specialising in funky pants and matching sets, Retro Brat has a hard time keeping their one-of-a-kind products in stock #SUPPORTSLOWFASHION
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How to care for your Retro Brat pieces
Hand wash – opt for an eco-friendly detergent and hand-wash your garments in cold water.
Machine wash – if the garment is safe to be washed in a machine, we recommend a cold-wash cycle. This reduces the amount of energy being used and avoids shrink issues and fading.
Dry cleaning – some of our garments are ‘dry-clean only’. This means that they will not withstand the above washing methods. Opt for an eco-friendly, specialist dry cleaner to avoid your pieces from being damaged or cleaned with harsh chemicals. Be sure to take your own garment bags for collection, rather than opting for the single use plastic they provide.
Flat Dry – if possible, try to avoid using a machine dryer and instead, lay your items flat to dry. This will save energy, eliminate static cling and is much better for your clothes in the long run.
How to pass on your RB pieces
We embrace slow fashion and the practice of circularity. Our pieces are designed to last and in order to keep clothing out of landfills, we encourage you to pass on your pre-loved Retro Brat pieces to give them a second life.
Resell
there are a number of websites where you can sell your pre-loved clothes such as eBay and Depop. Another great way to sell clothes is to host a stall at your local markets.
Swap
organise a clothing swap between your Posse or work colleagues.
Give
sometimes the best way to pass on your pre-loved clothes is to simply gift them to a friend, charity or family member to help spread our posse mission.