Do you have your email set up for Google alerts? I do. One of them is for “eco-fashion” (go figure, right?).
A few days ago I got an email talking about Oxfam Great Britain’s secondhand and ethically-produced clothing you can buy online and was flabbergasted by how great the pieces were in both sections.
I’m ashamed to say I never knew the same Oxfam has over 700 shops, including specialist shops for books, clothes and music all over the world, which sell many fair-trade items and clothing. This all started in 1948.
According to the website, the proceeds from these usually get paid to different charities or are used to further Oxfam’s relief efforts around the globe. They rely on people donating things for free.
In just the Second Hand section, there are 1,282 pages and numerous others in the Ethical Collection. Where to begin?
Well, how about page four of their Second Hand store under Evening Wear for this stunning evening dress which goes for around $31.00?
Wait until you see the back of it…