Fixable Finds: Pre-loved Pieces Ready for their Next Chapter
At Vinnies Finds, we know that great fashion doesn’t end when an item leaves its first wardrobe. In fact, that’s often where the best stories begin.
Our new Fixable Finds collection is here to prove it. These are quality pre-loved pieces from some of our most popular and beloved brands that just need a little extra TLC.
Why it matters
Australians buy more clothing per person than almost anywhere else on earth. We buy an average of 27kg of new clothing each year and send around 23kg of it to landfill. That's a lot of perfectly fixable fashion going nowhere fast.
What counts as a Fixable Find?
Think a missing button, a small hole, a zip that needs replacing, shoes that would love a visit to the cobbler, or something that simply needs a good wash or professional clean. Nothing major, just enough to unlock its next chapter.
Each listing is easy to spot online. Just look for our Fixable Finds icon, your cue that a piece is ready for a little love and a lot of possibility.
Your chance to get creative (or just care a little more)
Whether you are a seasoned sewer, a complete beginner, or just someone who wants to try something new, Fixable Finds are the perfect starting point. You might:
- Hand wash or restore delicate fabrics
- Replace a button, zip, or lace
- Take a piece to a tailor or dry cleaner
- Dye a piece to your favourite colour
- Transform something entirely into a new design
Feeling adventurous? Techniques like Japanese Sashiko or Boro turn visible repairs into wearable art, celebrating a garment's history rather than hiding it.
And you don't have to figure it out alone. Designers and creatives around the world are already leading the way, proving that a needle, some dye, or a bold idea can completely transform a piece. We have rounded up some of our favourites below for a little inspiration. Trust us, once you see what is possible, you'll never look at a loose button or tear the same way again.
Shop with purpose
Every Fixable Find you rescue also does something bigger. Purchases from Vinnies Finds directly support Vinnies NSW services and programs which help people experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, and crisis.
So, while you are giving a garment a second life, you're helping someone else find stability and support.