Sustainable Design

the story behind opening a second hand store

Second Hand Store Stockholm at Hornsgatan 77

Lately a discussion regarding the fast paced fashion industry has been raised as many of us have reacted to the short life-span of design and fashion today.

At the same time as environmental questions have never been so du jour trends today tend to become outdated sooner than ever before, and selected pieces from collections to come are sold long before they are actually supposed to hit the stores.

Recently Filippa K opened a second hand store, and although the aim was never to comment on the industry as such, our stand on sustainable design is one worth bringing up.

Someone once said that Filippa K is about emphasising the person wearing the clothes rather than the person emphasising the clothes he or she is wearing. It may seem a complicated train of thoughts at first but when looking at the quiet design of Filippa K over the years it is as loud as it is subtle. The continuity of Filippa Ks aesthetic expression lends itself to be applicable and relevant over a longer period of time than the one of a season or a specific trend.

There are several aspects to choosing to open a second hand store; the environmental impact of the textile industry, a service provided to customers – old and new and CSR questions being close to our heart are some. But us being aware and proud of our design and mentioned longevity definitely qualifies as one of these.

Although we are never as exited as when we get to showcase a new collection, please keep in mind, in the same way as we do, one need not exclude another, and old need not be outdated.

Visiting address: Hornsgatan 77, Stockholm. Phone: +46 8 668 15 30.
Email: store.secondhand@filippa-k.se