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William Good: Used clothing chic
By Care2 editorial staff
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JANUARY 22, 2008—As Nick Graham, founder of Joe Boxer, drove by a Goodwill store, he had a groundbreaking idea: Remake the clothes inside into a fashionable, green line of clothing. And so, William Good was born. |
In partnership with Goodwill in San Francisco, Graham collects clothing from Goodwill’s warehouse and reinvents them with a team of designers. He splits the profits from this venture with the nonprofit Goodwill.
“There’s already so much clothing in this country, why would we make something new?” Graham asked Paper Magazine.
So far, the clothing line is a challenge for retailers. “Every piece is one of a kind, which can be a challenge for retailers who never know what they’re ordering,” Graham said.
The for-profit William Good employes top-notch designers to create works of clothing art, featuring applique and stuffed animals. All items are produced from re-used materials in San Francisco.
Nick Graham’s reused works of art are available online at ShopWilliamGood.com and Goodwill’s Fillmore Street store in San Francisco.
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add your comment »I have items of clothing that are well over 20 yrs. old and in perfect condition. Proper care extends the life of clothing and not buying fads that are quickly outdated is one answer to wardrobe longevity.
If a garment is unfortunately damaged some ingenuity might make it still acceptibly usable. A minor hole or tear repaired with an embroidered applique (depending on the location) could easily extend the garments life. Cutting down a shirt/blouse/sweater and making a childs garment is another re-use.
We throw away far too much in this "disposable" society. Freecycle and other groups such as this are an excellent way to pass forward good usable clothes and other items we no longer want or need to those in true need.
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I have items of clothing that are well over 20 yrs. old and in perfect condition. Proper care extends the life of clothing and not buying fads that are quickly outdated is one answer to wardrobe longevity.
If a garment is unfortunately damaged some ingenuity might make it still acceptibly usable. A minor hole or tear repaired with an embroidered applique (depending on the location) could easily extend the garments life. Cutting down a shirt/blouse/sweater and making a childs garment is another re-use.
We throw away far too much in this "disposable" society. Freecycle and other groups such as this are an excellent way to pass forward good usable clothes and other items we no longer want or need to those in true need.
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Good Grief!! :-O The price of clothing that are "redesigned". I rather just donate to Goodwill and also shop there than be broke and just own thing by shopping on that site!
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About time Dude, now how about someone doing the same with furniture or at least make it not to be throw away or plastic...when plastic goes extinct, I will believe we are going green
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I create altered clothing and artisan jewelry from thrift store finds....why are the prices for William Good items so steep?...what is the target market?...sorry, but screen printing and applique enhancements even with the designer's artistic design factored in does not equate to such a high markup in my mind...I can see the markup if selling for auction to give to charity...otherwise I don't know anyone who would spend that much even for new clothing...
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Have been using clothes purchased before I retired in 1992. Secret: I am5'1/2" and weigh 100 lb. I also receive my granddaughter's outgrown LLBean T shirts. Have more than I need, so looking into sharing.Unfortunately people in need are out of shape.How can you be underfed and overweight?
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