According to star stylists, wearing second-hand clothing has become an act of “rebellion” for young people concerned about climate change.
Bay Garnett, who put together outfits for Oxfam’s upcoming London Fashion Week show, said shopping at charity shops is a sustainable way to enjoy fashion.
Stylists who have dressed stars like Kate Moss in charity shop fashion believe the culture of wearing new clothes once for social media posts is a thing of the past.
Garnett has handpicked about 80 pieces of clothing for the Oxfam show in February and said it was “absolutely essential” that second-hand clothing be included on the global fashion stage.
“I mean, this is what people want to buy more of right now. So you can’t have a collection of just new clothes anymore. The climate, the literal climate, and what people want to buy and wear now. Because it’s a far cry from the climate,” she told PA. news agency.
Oxfam’s independent fashion adviser, Garnett, said when she envisioned the show in her head, she was thinking about “different genres, different tribes, different ideas that people might like.” rice field.
Called Fashion Fighting Poverty 23, the eBay-sponsored event will feature nearly 40 looks modeled by “personalities” rather than a parade of catwalk models.
“We have some models, but no, personality. I think that’s very important because second-hand clothing is for everyone,” says Garnett.
“We’re not trying to create a world for only certain types of people. It’s inclusive.”
Clothing is a mix of second-hand designer items, vintage finds and beloved high street clothes.
“For example, if you go to a great charity shop, you’ll find a great mix of products, and that’s what I tried to do for the show,” she said.
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Garnett believes that the apparent popularity of second-hand clothing is being driven by young people who are concerned about the environment.
She said it has become an “active rebellion against many young people”, adding:
“This is a kind of activism, and it has taken hold over the last two years.”
Asked if she’s worried that the popularity of fast fashion brands is degrading the quality of charity shops and leaving them wanting fewer items, Garnett said:
“I really hope that people will start buying better-made things than real throwaway fashion.”
She also questioned whether fast fashion should be allowed to continue, saying, “I don’t think fast fashion will accelerate. I think it will change.”
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Garnett said the culture of wearing clothes that have been photographed once and never worn again will be replaced by pride in wearing something over and over again.
“I think it will be more fashionable,” she said.
Of her habit of wearing it only once, she said: Doesn’t that mean you really know your style? I think it conveys style. ”
Garnett said that by purchasing items from the charity shop, consumers are donating money to causes such as “helping the poorest people in the world,” adding, “It’s such a cool place to invest money.” I think so,” he added.
The looks from the Oxfam fashion show will then go on sale on eBay in a week-long auction.
All money raised will be donated to Oxfam to help fight poverty around the world.
Lorna Fallon, the charity’s retail director, said:
“Unlike other shows at London Fashion Week, we don’t have to show seasonal or new collections.
“Instead, looks are styled to suit each individual on the catwalk. It reflects your choices.
“What’s even more amazing is that our clothes have supernatural powers. Oxfam fashion is like in East Africa, where it’s estimated that one person is dying every 36 seconds from hunger due to climate change.” In addition, it raises essential funds to fight poverty around the world.
“Oxfam fashion is fun and glamorous, but at its heart is a serious message and purpose. It’s fashion driven by activism that looks good and makes a positive impact on the world.”
