Tag Archives: second hand

University of Southampton Clothing Swap Shop

Posted on 29/03/2013 by Emma

A few months ago I was approached about getting involved in an exciting event – the University of Southampton‘s first official clothes swap! The event was spearheaded by Green Academy Programme Assistant Julia Kendal and a team of students who … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Holiday: New Ideas, New Semester

Posted on 30/08/2012 by Emma

In the last couple of years I’ve come to understand what my dad meant when he correlated holiday days to a specific loss of income. He’s self-employed and works 7 days a week (my work ethic looks positively lax next … Continue reading →

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Fashion Books and Second-hand Kids Clothes

Posted on 08/08/2012 by Emma

Here are my two latest Oxfam Fashion blog posts. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/fashion-blog/2012/07/like-a-kid-in-a-charity-shop http://www.oxfam.org.uk/fashion-blog/2012/08/hunting-for-fashion-and-textiles-books?cid=ScM_TW_Shop I was inspired to write about second-hand fashion and textile books after finding St CYR Vintage in Camden Stables Market when hunting for London’s best vintage shops. Alongside a … Continue reading →

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Donating Clothes to Charity has never been Easier

Posted on 30/05/2012 by Emma

It has literally never been easier to donate unwanted clothes and accessories to charity. As well as the parade of charity shops on our local high street, there are donation banks at the supermarket, car parks and workplaces and well-known … Continue reading →

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What Does 2012 Hold for Ethical and Sustainable Fashion?

Posted on 09/01/2012 by Emma

Fashion is a fast moving industry and no part of it is changing quicker than ethical fashion. Yes its still niche, but real momentum is there and change is starting to happen. Most of the major high street and supermarket … Continue reading →

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Oxfam Fashion Interview: The Future of Vintage Fashion

Posted on 06/01/2012 by Emma

Whether or not you call it a trend, vintage fashion has clearly made a resurgence over the last few years. Of course there are the vintage trends on the high street, but more and more people are actually choosing to … Continue reading →

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