Retykle Blog
Charity Closet with Malcolm Wood
Posted on April 17 2019
Meet Malcolm, father to Marlon (4.5 years) and Jamila (15 years), and passionate foodie. Malcolm is the Co-founder and Global Managing and Culinary Director of Maximal Concepts, famous for many award winning bars & restaurants in Hong Kong including Mott 32, Brickhouse, Limewood, John Anthony, The Flying Elk, Stockton and Blue Butcher. Malcolm lives a very active lifestyle, and spends his downtime rock climbing or hiking with the family, and paragliding and trail running.
DIY Easter Headbands
Posted on April 01 2019
To complete a special occasion Easter outfit, why not try this creative craft idea from popular instagrammer Ann-Marie @myhongkongabc as worn by the models in our Spring photoshoot.
Sonalie from Green Queen Shares Honestly About Being an Eco Parent
Posted on March 26 2019
Sonalie Figueiras is the Founder, Publisher and Editor in Chief of successful media site Green Queen, and the epitome of a Green Queen in her passion for living a low waste, greener life. Sonalie welcomed her first baby in 2018 giving her a first hand perspective on the challenge of living minimally as a parent.
Charity Closet with Lynda Willoughby
Posted on March 12 2019
Meet Lynda Willoughby, Mum to Max, 8 and Chase, 3. Lynda’s home and wardrobe are beautifully styled, reflecting both her career in fashion and incredible personal taste. Lynda and her family discovered Retykle when they lived in Hong Kong, but now reside in sunny Sydney.
The Marie Kondo tidying method isn’t perfect and here’s why
Posted on February 21 2019
At Retykle, we support the declutter movement inspired by Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo however, it irks us how often the discussion is about “throwing away” not mending, repurposing, recycling or donating.
Charity Closet with Sena Husband
Posted on February 12 2019
Meet Sena. Mother of super cute twins Willow and Parker James, and wife to Paul, Sena is an expert on all things stylish in Hong Kong, running a personal styling, shopping, and fashion consulting business. Sena loves to spend time with her husband and children in Bali where they make their second home at Villa Suami, where these beautiful family photos were taken.
Things to Inspire You in 2019
Posted on January 17 2019
With the start of a new year we are reflecting on the things that have been inspiring us to have a better and brighter 2019. We hope you will find something new here to inspire you too!
Charity Closet with Emily Lam Ho
Posted on January 10 2019
Meet Emily! Mother to a three-year-old son and a one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Emily Lam Ho is a force for environmental impact in Hong Kong. Empact28 CEO and Founder, and Co-Founder of EcoDrive Hong Kong.
Charity Closet with Jo Soo Tang
Posted on December 11 2018
Meet Jo Soo Tang, mother to three gorgeous tykes Mischa (13), Myles (10) and Mia (7) and passionate advocate for the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation (HKAHF) where Jo is the Chairman of the Board of Governors, Stubbs Road and founder of the Women of Hope Awards and Fundraiser Luncheon that support the Adventist Cancer Fund. Jo is also Founder of Wellness 360, is on the board of Splash Foundation and an active supporter of Human Rights Watch and HKRecycles.
How to turn your Retykle packaging into a fun kids craft project
Posted on November 30 2018
I love using recycled materials for arts and crafts with my kids. For me, raiding the recycling box is much more appealing on a slow afternoon when looking for something to entertain the kids than taking a trip to the toy shop. Especially when for little ones, the packaging is often as fun as what’s inside anyway!
How to have a greener Christmas
Posted on November 20 2018
While many agree that Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year”, it does not have the most wonderful outcome for our planet. Christmas encourages mass consumerism which prompts people everywhere to buy more than they need, and create a lot of excess waste. Making more mindful choices about how your family celebrates this year can make a significant difference to the waste sent to landfill at the end of the season.
Charity Closet With Alison Chan El Azar
Posted on November 13 2018
One of the city’s hottest fashionistas, Alison Chan-El Azar is the epitome of a modern mum. Mother to two beautiful kids Khalil and Kaia, Alison is passionate about health, fitness and travels. With a bountiful personality and limitless positivity to inspire all who cross her path, Alison has chosen to donate her Charity Closet to Mother’s Choice, a charity close to her heart.
Meet the Founder of Retykle, Sarah Garner
Posted on November 07 2018
Sarah Garner started Retykle in 2016 to make it easier for busy parents to recycle their gently worn children’s clothes, earn money and make a positive environmental impact by keeping clothes in circulation for longer and out of landfill. Sarah shares her story on starting a business, sustainability in fashion, and balancing career and motherhood.
Charity Closet with Denise Ho
Posted on October 25 2018
Denise Ho is one of Hong Kong’s most respected entrepreneurs, a pioneer for sustainable fashion and mom to Donovan who is one year old. Passionate about reducing textile waste and the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Denise founded her knitwear label Knotti, using only biodegradable yarn and employs home knitters in Hong Kong’s local communities to ensure flexible working hours.
How I Made The Change To Organic Skincare
Posted on October 04 2018
There are lots of body products specifically for babies and children. But not all of them are created equal! Some are packed full of good nutrients that will nourish, repair and protect the skin and many others include unnecessary fillers and ingredients that can cause irritations like rashes and even have potential longer-term effects.
Building a Capsule Wardrobe for Your Tyke
Posted on September 11 2018
How to live your best eco-chic Mom (or Dad) life, and simplify your children’s wardrobe to save precious time and money.
How to care for your tyke's clothing and keep it in top condition for resale
Posted on August 28 2018
Buying quality items, and taking proper care of them is simply the smartest way to clothe your tykes! Here is our guide to naturally caring for their clothes to extend their useful life well beyond the time your tyke is wearing it, and keep them in top condition for resale.
Charity Closet with Alan Lo
Posted on August 13 2018
Meet Alan Lo. One half of a powerhouse restaurateur couple, Alan lives in Hong Kong with his wife Yenn and their two boys, Gregory and Gabriel. Alan is passionate about promoting art, design, and creativity in Hong Kong, serving on a number of boards and committees locally and internationally, including Design Trust which is his charity of choice for Charity Closet.
Retykle Besties: Naomi & Vinnie
Posted on August 10 2018
We welcomed Lavinia "Vinnie" (3 years old) and Naomi (4 years old), the lucky winners of our Retykle Best Friends Competition into our new office for a personal shopping experience and mini photoshoot.
What you ACTUALLY need for your newborn baby
Posted on July 24 2018
As new parents, it is hard to know what you actually need for your newborn baby. Here is our simple list of baby clothing and sleepwear to help you get organised for your baby's arrival!
Nature Play! Find art supplies in nature for eco-craft.
Posted on July 10 2018
I have two daughters who both love collecting things so I seem to always have at least one leaf being 'kept safely" in my handbag at any time. I try to avoid the temptation to sneak them in the bin whilst they are not looking (we've all been there, right?) and instead see them as environmentally-friendly, free, arts and crafts materials!
Partying Without (single use) Plastic
Posted on June 26 2018
15 years ago I was a children’s party planner in London. I loved coming up with creative ways to make the children’s fantasy themes come to life, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was my absolute favourite. But one thing that always struck me was the bags and bags of waste at the end of children’s parties. Almost everything was disposable.
Meet The Founder: Bezanne Lau of Oaks Of Acorn
Posted on June 20 2018
Oaks Of Acorn is not a typical kids clothing brand. We are fun, bold and creative, also keeping the whimsicality of children at the same time. We combine bold colors with interesting silhouettes and have our quirky in-house designed prints and graphics printed on comfortable cottons and linens.
Baby Steps To Zero Waste
Posted on May 29 2018
Zero waste living can be a daunting concept, but with a little pre-planning, it is easy to make eco-conscious choices that are not only better for the environment, but also reduce the amount of kid generated waste accumulating in your home.
Charity Closet With Amanda Lee
Posted on April 19 2018
Meet Amanda Lee and her adorable tykes Temperance and Amity. Amanda and her husband have been buying second-hand clothing for themselves for years, as it's an economical way to acquire high-quality clothing. We interviewed Amanda about buying clothes for her girls, and why she has chosen The Children's Cancer Foundation charity to receive the proceeds for her charity closet.
Why We Retykle: The greener alternative
Posted on March 29 2018
Every parent will agree that the rate at which children outgrow clothes is alarmingly fast! Clothes and shoes, lovingly bought for our children are too quickly moved out of their wardrobes to make room for new sizes. Children speed through seven sizes of clothing in their first two years of life, and will outgrow over 1500 articles of clothing before they are fully grown! Knowing this, it is worth considering the best way to mindfully re-purpose your child's outgrown clothes, shoes and accessories so that they have minimal impact on our environment.
Charity Closet With Joleen Soo
Posted on March 21 2018
Meet Joleen Soo. Founder of Catalysta, a new PR & Events Agency focused on building positive social impact, and former Development Director of the Cambodian Children’s Fund [CCF] and mother to her two tykes, Gabriel (4) and Olympia (2). Joleen tells us why buying and selling secondhand designer kids clothes is important to her.
5 Steps To Organising Your Tyke's Wardrobe
Posted on March 15 2018
Here is our guide to a clean and organised wardrobe for your tyke, inspired by the great Marie Kondo (the Japanese tidying expert and author of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.) We hope that these tips help you to keep track of your favourite clothes and accessories so your tykes can get the best wear out of their clothing before they grow out of it.
Buy and sell designer kids clothes online with Retykle
Posted on March 01 2018
At Retykle, we understand better than anyone the stress (and let’s be honest, the expense!) of keeping our kids stylishly clothed in a city as expensive as Hong Kong. We also care about preserving the environment for the next generation of tykes, which is why we’re committed to reusing – or as we prefer, retykling – as much of our children’s wardrobes as possible. If you’re new to Retykle, here’s our guide to getting the best from our site!
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