In honor of earth day I decided to do a post on the best preloved bags on the market. Fashion can unfortunately be a big drain on the earth’s resources. Fast-changing trends and low prices have allowed people to consume more. The average consumer is now purchasing 60 percent more items of clothing compared to 2000, but each garment is kept half as long. (http://www.wri.org/blog/2017/07/apparel-industrys-environmental-impact-6-graphics)
One of the biggest impacts fashion has on the world is its use of water. One cotton shirt takes 2,700 litters of water to make, that is enough water for one person to drink for 2.5 years!
To not add to the increasing impact fashion is having on the world I like to buy preloved- especially handbags! You are not only lessening your impact on the world but also savings yourself some hard earned money. Below I laid out some of my favorite preloved bags on the market right now so be sure to take a look!
1- Gucci Marmont Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag
$1,699 (retail-$2,750)
2- Kate Spade Black Crossbody
$99.89 (Retail-$298.00)
BHB Tip- If your buying this on Earth day (4/22) make sure to use code “GOGREEN” to get this bag for $69.29! Or if its your first time ordering from ThredUp make sure to use your 30% off code! (good on anything under $150!)
3- Mulberry Leather Crossbody
$389.99 (Retail- $675.00)
4- Kate Spade Two-Toned Satchel
$131.99 (Retail- $398.00)
BHB Tip- If your buying this on earth day (4/22) make sure to use “GOGREEN” to get this bag for $92.39!
5- Celine Elephant Calfskin Mini Belt Bag
$1,070 (Retail-$2,550)
BHB Tip- if you see something amazing on Fashionphile buy it! They have a great return policy.
6- Hermes Epsom Evelyne Black TPM
$1,855 (Retail- $2,650)
BHB Tip- Want to spread out your payments? Put the bag on layaway. For example only pay $464 for this bag and then make payments over 60 days interest free.
7- Proenza Shouler PSI Black with Contrast Stitching
$595 (Retail- $1,780)
8- Gucci Ophidia Medium Shoulder Bag
$1,825 (Retail- $1,980)
BHB Tip- Just because you are buying preloved doesn’t mean the bag is not brand new! This bag is NWT (new with tags) and still in stores!
