Reimagined to tackle the waste and excess of the festive season, from fast fashion to throwaway gifting. The parody keeps the original’s catchy structure for instant sing-along appeal while swapping heartbreak for humour, celebrating second-hand shopping and second-hand gifting from Traid.
It shows the joy of pre-loved fashion and the madness of fast fashion at Christmas. A feel-good reminder that this Christmas doesn’t need to be fast — it can be smart, stylish and sustainable.
Benefits of shopping secondhand
Choosing second-hand isn’t just sustainable — it’s joyful, celebrating creativity, sustainability, and community. It’s about discovering something special, giving it a new life, and making your gifts count.
With over 100 billion garments produced annually and an estimated £140 million worth of clothing sent to landfill each year in the UK alone, the need for a more conscious approach to fashion has never been greater.
By shopping second-hand and supporting charity retail, every purchase helps to reduce waste, save resources, and fund sustainable change.
According to environmental organisation Hubbub, we buy around 12 million new Christmas jumpers every year, despite having 65 million hiding at home already. Most — about 95% — are made from synthetic materials that won’t ever break down. This year, it’s time to make it festive without costing the earth.
Lyrics
The opening scene is a homage to the original music vid, Traid have married the sentiment and positivity of the original with the below 'Fast Christmas' lyrics with key moments from the original video.
Chorus 1
Last Christmas, I bought you some tat,
But the very next day, you threw it away.
This year, I’ll give you a clue,
I’m gifting preloved from Traid to you.
Fast fashion there is no doubt,
Far too many clothes are being chucked out.
This year, do the right thing,
And go shop some pre-loved fashion.
Verse
Once new and twice worn,
Black Friday fuels waste, we just can’t ignore.
I’ll tell you baby Traid is the only,
Charity shop to buy gifts for your homies.
Velvet and vintage and glamour galore,
Thrift your gift this Christmas; waste less, give more.
Ooooo
Now that’s feel-good fashion, so go tell all your friends.
Chorus 2
Last Christmas, I bought you some tat,
But the very next day, you threw it away.
This year, I’ll give you a clue,
I’m gifting preloved from Traid to you.
Fast fashion there is no doubt,
Far too many clothes are being chucked out.
This year, do the right thing,
And go shop some pre-loved fashion.
Credits:
Performed by Traid Staff
Videography & Production @LEO
Creative Direction @HEMDES
