THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLER

‘Utterly brilliant. We all need to read this book’ CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN

'Patrick’s book is fascinating and sobering and makes a compelling argument for going back to basics’ JOE LYCETT 

 We used to care a lot about our clothes. We didn’t have many but those we had were important to us. We’d cherish them, repair them and pass them on. And making them provided fulfilling work for millions of skilled people locally. 

﻿Today the average person has nearly five times as many clothes as they did just 50 years ago. Last year, 100 billion garments were produced worldwide, most made from oil, 30% of which were not even sold, and the equivalent of one bin lorry full of clothing is dumped in landfill or burned every single second. Our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear so why do we keep buying more?

In this passionate and revealing book about loving clothes but despairing of a broken global system Patrick Grant considers the crisis of consumption and quality in fashion, and how we might make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better-quality things.

Weaving in his personal journey through fashion, clothing and the other everyday objects in his life, this is a book that celebrates craftsmanship, making things with care, buying things with thought and valuing everything we own. It explains how rethinking our relationship with clothing could kickstart a thriving new local economy bringing prosperity and hope back to places in our country that have lost out to globalisation, offshore manufacturing and to the madness of price and quantity being the only things that matter.

'Presents a new way of thinking about the things we buy' KEITH BRYMER-JONES

Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier, By Patrick Grant, Read by Patrick Grant

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About returning to Vigneux

La base de loisir du Port aux Cerises

This upbeat folk-pop track celebrates the thrill of bargain-hunting at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. With playful lyrics and a toe-tapping melody, the song highlights everything from the 30-day markdown system and senior/veteran discounts to the friendly reminder that if you wait too long, someone else might beat you to that perfect find. It’s a lighthearted nod to thrifters, DIYers, and deal-chasers everywhere. Whether you're looking for a vanity, a vintage chair, or the satisfaction of supporting a good cause, this song reminds you that shopping at ReStore is always an adventure.
This lively album cover for the song “Countdown to the ReStore Sale” by Dr. Elliot Lach captures the spirited energy of the ReStore. A couple of shoppers are locked in a tug-of-war over a 50% off bathroom vanity, while a ReStore employee watches with amused patience. The image highlights the thrill of bargain hunting, the limited-time markdowns, and the friendly (but sometimes potentially competitive!) community vibe that makes shopping at the ReStore so unique.

Countdown To The ReStore Sale

[Verse 1]
Yo, I stroll through the office with a mission in mind,
Printer outta ink, yeah, I’m wastin’ my time.
Slide to floor three, like a ninja on a quest,
Found a fresh pack of pens, bruh — you know the rest.

One in my pocket, one tucked in the sleeve,
Karen from accounts lookin’ ready to seethe.
“That’s OURS!” she says, tryna raise the alarm,
But last I checked — we all work for the same farm!

[Hook]
It ain’t stealin’ if it ain’t yours-yours,
Just sharin’ resources behind closed doors.
Call it what you want, I call it a score,
I recycle, I repurpose — I even the floor.

Not takin’, just makin’ the world more free,
From the office to the streets — it’s efficiency.
So don’t label me a crook, I’m the system’s hack,
I just borrow what the world forgets to track.

[Verse 2]
Shopping cart in the creek? That’s a portable throne.
Suitcase by the bins? That’s my travel zone.
Half a chair, plus a crate? That’s furniture, bro.
And don’t ask where I got it — just admire the glow.

Fridge in the alley? That’s my new shelf.
You see garbage, I see generational wealth.
Leftover paint? Boom — abstract mural.
Repurposin’ like I’m green-fingered rural.

[Bridge]
Yeah, I don’t swipe, I reframe.
Give objects a second life, that’s my aim.
Ain’t takin’ from people, I’m takin’ from dust,
And turnin’ all the junk into something you trust.

I’m a fixer, a finder, a life redesign-er,
Give me your scraps, I’ll come out finer.
Don’t need to shop — just need to scout,
One man’s trash is what I’m all about.

[Hook Repeat]
It ain’t stealin’ if it ain’t yours-yours,
Just sharin’ resources behind closed doors.
Call it what you want, I call it a score,
I recycle, I repurpose — I even the floor.

Not takin’, just makin’ the world more free,
From the office to the streets — it’s efficiency.
So don’t label me a crook, I’m the system’s hack,
I just borrow what the world forgets to track.

[Outro - Spoken, rhythmic flow]
So next time you see me with your “missing” stapler,
Don’t hate the player, hate the corporate paper.
We all one building, one crew, one team —
If you ain’t usin’ it, I’m fulfillin’ the dream.

It Ain’t Stealing (If It Ain’t Yours-Yours)

Join us for a meaningful conversation where we discuss the differences between recycling and upcycling, and how we can better incorporate both into our daily lives to make more environmentally conscious fashion decisions. Also, f*ck fast fashion!

S14B - Special Report - Recycle v. Upcycle: F*ck Fast Fashion

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