Filthy Rebena's Blog
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Apr 16, 2015
Tee Up
Vintage influences and minimalism are still dominating in the fashion world. The most versatile way to wear vintage minimalism is to start with grabbing your favorite plain white t-shirt. The white t-shirt is great because it is affordable, everybody is comfortable in them and it’s used as a blank canvas for your favorite statement pieces. Here are three of […] Read MoreApr 12, 2015
Upcycle April 26
Ah Spring – our favorite time to declutter and reinvent! Join us on April 26th at the Wychwood Barns to celebrate Toronto’s Environment Day. From 10:00 – 2:00 we will be repairing clothing, attending upcycling demonstrations and swapping our old goods! If Environment Day sounds like your style, read below for more information. If you plan on […] Read MoreApr 10, 2015
Old Schooled
I always find it fascinating seeing seniors tatted up. Right away it’s a nice reminder that yes they were once a reckless, restless rebel. Who knows if it were with a cause or without, but the blatant reminder is always nice. I am all about the respect your elders and not a disrespectful person in […] Read MoreApr 08, 2015
Recycled & Re-Spun
Millions of tons of material are made each year but the truth is that people are throwing away clothes. Trends change rapidly and valuable material is tossed into landfills. A few companies are working to reverse this wasteful pattern. Kering (owners of Puma) and H&M recently announced they will be working with the textile up-cycling […] Read MoreApr 06, 2015
Etsy Vintage Swap
Filthy Rebena will be refreshing our Spring wardrobe at the Etsy Vintage Swap. We hope to meet like-minded vintage hunters, receive advice on starting an Etsy shop and swap vintage treasures for a great cause. All remaining clothes will be donated to Goodwill Industries. Here are the details: Gladstone Hotel : Ballroom 1214 Queen St […] Read MoreMar 30, 2015