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Choosing where to sell your good quality clothes can be a struggle.

You can choose to use platforms like Vinted or eBay and do it all yourself, however that’s time consuming and sometimes can be very frustrating dealing with silly offers & postage, plus it all happening in dribs and drabs when all you want your space back!  

Fast Fashion. Who is paying the Cost?

We are addicted to shopping & the Earth is paying the price

• The world uses an estimated 80-100 billion pieces of clothing every year, a 400 percent increase from two decades ago

Here's my top reasons for shopping pre loved.

It Contributes to looking after our planet. The fashion industry is the worlds second biggest polluter, with CO2 emissions, plastic waste and water usage/pollution. By shopping secondhand you are reducing the footprint left on our planet.

Don't let your hard work go to waste! Here are our top packing tips to ensure your clothes get to us in tip top condition. 1️⃣ Please ensure you freshly wash clothes. Did you know that stains can appear over time? So those clothes you packed away a couple of years ago could now of formed yellowing. Please also check under arm areas, especially on light clothing. 2️⃣ Rolling items will ensure creases - it's a deffo, no no! Using starch on things like shirts and trousers will help keep their perfect shape, but it's not essential. 3️⃣ Once Ironed fold...