Sustainable fashion

Did you know that the fashion industry produces more CO2 emissions than the air and transport sectors combined? Wow! Reason enough to opt for sustainable and fair fashion. But what should you pay attention to and which (online) addresses and fashion brands should you visit to buy clothes that benefit everyone?

The nicest second-hand shops in Haarlem

September 3, 2025

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Anyone who has played Monopoly knows the biggest shopping streets in Haarlem: Grote Houtsraat, Barteljorisstraat and the Zijlweg. But besides these shopping streets, Haarlem has a lot more...

The nicest second-hand shops in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood

23 August 2025

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The Amsterdam Rivierenbuurt is one of those neighbourhoods where you immediately feel the village atmosphere, but in the middle of the capital. No nutella shops or crowded shopping streets here,...

Solution for too-tight trousers or skirt

15 August 2025

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Blood irritating: trousers that are too tight. It's hard to get them closed and when you have them on, they pinch at the waist or on...

Quickly repair shop hook in clothing

1 August 2025

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Nóóóó! A shop hook in one of those sophisticated jumpers or cardigans you love so much. A classic when you get stuck behind something with a garment....

9 fashion hacks to get more out of your wardrobe

25 July 2025

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Are you ready to take your fashion game to the next level? Discover the most brilliant fashion hacks that will not only take your style to...

The nicest second-hand shops in Alkmaar

30 June 2025

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Alkmaar is full of cosy streets where you will discover the cutest second-hand shops. From second-hand clothes shops to big thrift stores, the city is bursting with pre-loved gems. Extra...

Shortening trousers: here's how to do it!

26 June 2025

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Shortening trousers - especially if you are not that tall - may well be necessary to make them fall more flatteringly....

Hemp: a truly sustainable superplant

4 June 2025

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Hemp is a true superplant. We hear you thinking... No, we really mean by ‘superplant’ something completely different from what you're probably the first to...