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Second Hand September

9/9/2020

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I wanted to wish everyone a super September.
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And on a personal note, I also wanted to remind you this is the month of Second Hand September the brilliant marketing initiative created by Oxfam!.
https://oxfamapps.org/secondhandseptember/
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As a leader in sustainable collections, sourcing & supply chains, second hand styling and shopping is an incredible way to get unique inspiration.

As well as Oxfam some of my other favourite second-hand shops are; Cancer Research Uk, Shelter, Royal Trinity Hospice, Wandsworth Oasis, Doctor Barnardo's, Boutique by Shelter, Chartwell Trust, Crisis Camberwell, Save the Children (Mary's Living & Giving shops).
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I'm also loving these other companies with great initiatives, Make, Do & Mend, Depop and My Wardrobe HQ where you can rent or buy garments. This has to be the future, we all need to consume less and reuse more!
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There are so many things I’ve found and up-cycled from second hand which I really wanted to share with you, here’s just a few…

The first is an English Eccentrics original leftover silk panel's from '91 up-cycling on a new jacket shape.
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The maroon jacket is a Lacroix original sample which I brought from Brixton Village Market

And the elegant blacktop was a hidden treasure from a charity shop in Marylebone!
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I know I’ve helped so many of my friends unexpectedly with a fabulous unique second-hand find that just looked like it was a great fit for them, everything from a Dior faux fur navy coat to a Cashmere wool coat for my dad.

So who's up for the challenge this month?!

To find out more about this plus shopping and tips visit my Sustainable Style ShowYoutube Channel...
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