Preloved Fashion | Scrunchie Edition

Treasured Finds: How Preloved Clothes Become Upcycled Stories at Prelo

Preloved clothes are not just secondhand garments — they are treasured finds with stories stitched into every seam. At Prelo, an India-based preloved clothing brand, we believe sustainable fashion is about care, creativity, and conscious choices. Every preloved piece we curate is thoughtfully reviewed, cleaned, and prepared for its next chapter. And sometimes, that chapter looks a little different — and even more exciting.

When Preloved Clothes Need a Little Extra Love

While many preloved clothes are ready to be worn again, a few special pieces need extra attention before finding a new home. Instead of discarding them, we lean into upcycled fashion — transforming imperfections into possibilities.

Some garments are reborn as upcycled tote bags, crafted from preloved fabric that would otherwise go unused. These sustainable tote bags are sturdy, stylish, and deeply meaningful — proof that fashion waste can be reimagined with intention. You can read the full story behind this transformation here:

👉 A Unique Story of Renewal – Upcycled Tote Bags

Zero-Waste Fashion, One Scrunchie at a Time

Our sustainability journey doesn’t stop with tote bags. Leftover fabric scraps from our upcycling process are carefully turned into scrunchies, ensuring we follow a zero-waste fashion approach.

Whether you have thick, fuzzy, dense hair or silky, thinning strands, our scrunchies are designed to suit all hair types. Soft, durable, and stylish, they prove that even the smallest fabric pieces can make a big impact.

From Shirt to Statement: Upcycled Crop Tops

One of our favourite upcycling stories begins with a nearly-perfect Lacoste shirt — premium quality, barely worn, but marked by a tiny stain at the hem. Instead of rejecting it, we reimagine it as a trendy upcycled crop top.

The stained portion is removed, the shirt is redesigned, and the remaining fabric is transformed into a matching scrunchie. The result? A coordinated, sustainable outfit that can also be styled separately for a fun mix-and-match look.

Explore this upcycled favourite here:

👉 Upcycled Crop Top with Matching Scrunchie

Why Preloved and Upcycled Fashion Matters

At Prelo, selling preloved clothes online in India is about more than affordability — it’s about responsible consumption, ethical fashion, and extending the life cycle of clothing. Every preloved dress, upcycled tote bag, and handmade scrunchie reflects our commitment to sustainable fashion that feels good, looks good, and does good.

Because when fashion is conscious, nothing goes to waste — and every piece finds its purpose again.