Making things– and in this instance bags– last by repair work and resales is one fantastic means of accomplishing a more circular fashion consumption. Swedish bag maker Sandqvist did trigger our ideas on this!
We have actually heard (different truth alert) that if you purchase a, state Hermès Birkin Bag (yes, some individuals do!), as well as it breaks, you will certainly get it repaired by the exact same person that as soon as placed 48 hours or two into making it for you. An artisanal prerogative, maybe, nonetheless the reality is that this person just understands your certain bag much better after that any person– on your own included. Well, it isn’t precisely the type of bag you just leave in a dark corner of the wardrobe or get rid of if something were to happen to it, so for atelier made luxury bags we would certainly say this luxe treatment is rather practical.
However, suppose brand-managed adjustments where a conventional thing for any type of bag? Ok, it would most likely not make good sense trying to sew with each other something that was cheap and poorly made to begin with– the kind of thing that obviously had not been made to last– however, for the various other stuff, the quality items … What if obtaining an in-house repair was an offered, and brand names began taking obligation for the restoration as well as mending of their very own products. As formerly stated: that knows a bag better than it’s manufacturer?
What in fact made us think about all this is a piece of information we heard about a regional bag brand name, Sandqvist. And right here’s what’s breaking: They’ve just opened a “repair shop” for bag repair services, pre-owned sales as well as redesigns, located in their Södermalm store on Swedenborgsgatan 3 in Stockholm. Just like a desire come to life.
Considering that the start in 2004, Sandqvist’s ambition has actually constantly been to make resilient, durable, excellent quality bags that can conveniently be repaired if needed. In their goal to do so, they have actually been placing a great deal of care as well as interest into choosing the right materials and strategies– making it possible for long and also pleased bag-lives.
So, as one more step in the direction of circularity, they’re now inviting customers to bring their bags in to be fixed (for “a sensible price”) by in-house tailor Amir. Or, they can hand them in for used sales in exchange for a 20-percent-off-voucher to be used at following acquisition. Hand-in bags may be redesigned prior to being resold, and bags irreparable will certainly be utilized as spare “body parts” for any one of these objectives. Pretty excellent, best?
As well as, this is not simply a one-shop-thing. Sandqvist will certainly be increasing this to all their stores, as well as will likewise be providing customers the opportunity to get spare components with their online store.
Elongating a products life by fixing, redesigning or trading it will certainly always be one of the most eco-friendly strategy; it’s all about utilizing what’s currently there. So of course, what we’re stating is that Sandqvist is currently primarily Hermès, yet simply a bit more … easily accessible. Much more brand names must follow their instance.