Learn to #ShopLikeNana
This year’s BE HEARD: #ShopLikeNana highlights the environmental benefits of upcycling used and vintage clothing. Many shoppers don’t realize the heavy burden fast fashion places on our planet. Thrifty shoppers already know that amazing treasures can be found in their granny’s closet or at a local thrift shop. Giving used apparel new life is not only economical, it helps to lighten fashion’s burden on our planet.
Follow #ShopLikeNana on BPM’s social media channels and those of our fashion influencer partners. Also, check the resources section below for information about the environmental impacts of fast fashion and for ideas on how to become a more eco-friendly fashion consumer all while still looking absolutely fabulous!
BE HEARD: #ShopLikeNana is directed by Sophia Clark (left, photo by Yekaterina Gyadu) and produced by Inuka Bacote-Capiga (photo courtesy of the producer).
BE HEARD: #ShopLikeNana is made possible by a grant from our partners at
Now in its third edition, BE HEARD is a two-time, Anthem Award-winning social media series that spotlights important issues facing Black communities. BPM identifies a theme and then commissions a team of filmmakers to create digital videos on that theme. Click the button above to explore earlier installments of the series.