Case in point? UNIQLO, whose ground-breaking RE.UNIQLO initiative gives clothing a second (and sometimes third) life. Visit the RE.UNIQLO studio at Chadstone, where you can repair your existing UNIQLO pieces. Alternatively, you can donate pre-loved items, which are either redistributed to people in need in the community, or recycled into new-season pieces.

Nudie Jeans has long championed denim done differently, placing longevity and circularity at the heart of every pair. Their Re‑use program proves that breaking in your jeans is only the beginning: trade back your well-worn Nudie Jeans and receive 20% off your next denim purchase. Returned pairs are washed, carefully repaired if needed, and reintroduced into the Re‑use range ⁠–⁠ ready to be loved all over again.

This circular economy approach is also embraced by R.M.Williams, whose Repair and Re.Made programs offer repair, refurbishment, or resale for your well-worn boots (if your boots are beyond wear, you can still donate them in-store, where they’ll be recycled through TreadLightly, so they don’t end up in landfill).

Sarah & Sebastian’s Australian-made fine jewellery already embraces an intentional, slow consumption approach, but they’ve upped the ante with their trade-in program, which allows you to return your pre-loved pieces in return for 20% store credit.

On the beauty front, Chanel Fragrance and Beauty has committed to net-zero emissions by 2040, embracing a plethora of new sustainability measures like refillable jars and bio-based lids. Their No. 1 de Chanel line⁠– ⁠ a selection of hardworking serums, mists, and moisturisers ⁠–⁠ incorporates 97% naturally derived ingredients, many of which are sourced through regenerative agriculture.

David Jones’ BeautyCycle program goes beyond a simple recycling drop‑off, offering a genuinely circular solution for hard‑to‑recycle beauty packaging. At Chadstone alone, 2,411 items ⁠–⁠ totalling 76.44 kg ⁠–⁠have been diverted from landfill in the past year. Just bring your clean, empty bottles, jars, lipsticks, glosses, compacts and palettes BeautyCycle box in the beauty department, and the rest is sorted for you via their partnership with TerraCycle.

And at Louis Vuitton, their haute perfumerie is designed to be refilled. Purchase one of their fragrances in-store (they even offer personal engraving), then enjoy refills at 20% below the retail price going forward.

You can extend the ‘make do and mend’ attitude towards your preexisting wardrobe. Breathe a second life into your favourite boots, handbags, knits, and coats, by having them mended at LookSmart Alterations or resoled at Mister Minit. Doing good never felt (or looked) so good.

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