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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen Coffey

Why we need to stop buying clothes

Last month, ex-Blue Peter presenter and children’s author Konnie Huq made headlines when she revealed that she hadn’t bought any clothes in 20 years.

“The older I get, the more comfy I feel in my own skin,” she said while promoting a new climate action anthology for kids, adding: “I’m much happier opting out.”

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