Every year, Brits chuck out 300,000 tonnes of old clothes. This wasn’t always the case, historically, the value of an item was measured by how long it lasted. With globalisation, this way of thinking was lost. Slowly, with Fashion Revolution, the Mend it Movement and other initiatives, this culture is returning. As we launch our repair program, we wanted to spotlight some of the brands that have inspired us.
Its all too easy to break a pair of glasses. Squashing, dropping or smashing can happen no matter how careful you are. This is why all of our frames are repairable, using traditional design features to extend the lifespan of your frames and save them from landfill. But how do you spot repairable eyewear?
This year, we’ve been dreaming up something special. One compact modular cart with three wheels (or four if you count the polishing wheel) - we’d like to introduce you to the MONC Repair Cart. With over 50% of the global population wearing spectacles, and even more wearing sunglasses, we’re on a mission to save eyewear from landfill by giving that old pair a second chance…