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Sustainable Style Blog — Charity Shops

Royal Ascot: can you find a pre-loved outfit from a charity shop?

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Royal Ascot: can you find a pre-loved outfit from a charity shop?
Is it possible to find an outfit worthy of a trip to Royal Ascot from a charity shop?  Last week I went exploring around the charity shops of Maidenhead to see if it was possible.  Here's what I found...

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2022 – The Year Preloved Became Cool Again

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2022 – The Year Preloved Became Cool Again
According to ThreadUp, in 2019 70% of people asked said they would consider buying something preloved compared to only 45% in 2015.  This year eBay sponsored Love Island, and even the Kardashians were seen sporting preloved finds.  Was 2022 the year that secondhand shopping finally became cool?

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Where to shop to find a preloved bargain

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Where to shop to find a preloved bargain
We've all got that one friend who turns up looking fantastic, and they say something like, "What this designer coat?  Oh I picked it up in a charity shop for a couple of pounds."  So, what's the secret?  How is it possible to find amazing preloved clothes and where do you go to find them?  In this extract from my book In the Jumble, we explore a few of my favourite places to go treasure hunting.

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Our Preloved Style Award Winner 2022!

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Our Preloved Style Award Winner 2022!
This year we went in search of a true secondhand style queen by launching the Preloved Style Awards 2022. Entrants were asked to send a photo dressed in their best charity shop or preloved outfit. We were looking for an outfit with a strong style flair, and of course an absolute preloved bargain.  Today, we announce our winner for 2022.

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The Preloved Style Awards 2022!

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The Preloved Style Awards 2022!

Are you a charity shop diva? A secondhand style queen? Calling all preloved bargain lovers and creative outfit makers! We want to see your outfits! Entries are now open for the Frankie and Ruby Preloved Style Award 2022! Read more on how to take part now.

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