Nicole Akong is a fashion designer, a secondhand fashion influencer, and a finalist on the 2020 series of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee. During Akong’s childhood in Trinidad, imports of clothes were limited, which is why Akong grew up around dressmaking. She now operates from London. Akong has discovered a middle ground between ready-made… Continue reading ‘Transforming secondhand clothes is so fulfilling. I’ve embraced a flamboyant side of myself’
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‘There’s joy and connection in searching for secondhand fashion gems’
Aja Barber, a fashion stylist and writer, sees secondhand and ethical fashion as a gateway to exploring environmental and social challenges. According to a report by Thredup, the secondhand market is on course to take 10% of global sales, while eBay has dropped selling fees for preloved garments. Barber advocates for natural and conscious shopping,… Continue reading ‘There’s joy and connection in searching for secondhand fashion gems’
The charity shop fashion tastemaker on preloved’s stylish power
Jen Graham, also known as Charity Shop Girl on social media, is a secondhand fashion stylist who wants to encourage people to shop in charity shops. She believes that buying pre-loved clothes has opened the door to sartorial experimentation and that it gives people the chance to be more adventurous with their style. With growing pressure… Continue reading The charity shop fashion tastemaker on preloved’s stylish power
The fashion psychologist investigating how what we wear makes us feel
The secondhand clothing market is booming as eco-thinking and a cost of living squeeze drive consumers to preloved fashion. The market is on course to take 10% of global sales, while eBay has recently axed its fees for sellers of preloved clothing. The trend towards secondhand fashion is characterized by stylishness and self-expression, seen as… Continue reading The fashion psychologist investigating how what we wear makes us feel
‘Style is a really positive form of self-expression, of opening conversations’
The trend of buying and selling preloved fashion is on the rise, fueled by a cost of living squeeze and growing eco concerns. This secondhand market is expected to take 10% of global sales, and major sellers like eBay have dropped fees for preloved garment sellers. Designers are taking to the trend too, with many… Continue reading ‘Style is a really positive form of self-expression, of opening conversations’