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Attention! Designer Items on the Cheap
Tuesday 18th September 2012 | Osh
Complementing the success of London Fashion Week is an event that will get all fashion conscious individuals fighting for the designer labels.
London Fashion Week has always been a major event with some of the most prominent celebrities around, making an appearance on the front row. However, there is another aspect to London Fashion Week, other than the up and coming new collections on the catwalk. This other aspect is The Designer Jumble Sale.
This event, which has become a regular for many fashion conscious individuals who love a discount, sees thousands of designer items sold at reduced prices. With up to 90% off selected items and prices starting at £5, it is easy to see why this has become so popular. Even Abigail Chisman, former editor of VOGUE.COM and organiser, cannot resist having a look to see what’s on offer.
The items selected in the sale, are donated from all major fashion players: editors, models and stylists to name a few so you can be sure that there will be some good finds there. Not all products are second hand though, some you will find are brand new. Look out for those.
Some of what you might see include a denim safari jacket worn by Gisele on the Luella Catwalk in 2002 (pictured) and a pair of gold Alaïa shoes both of which are now £150. Now £150 is still expensive in my eyes but there are also a number of items for under £20, if like me, you want a really cheap deal.
To make it even better, all proceeds go to charity. Not only are you getting a designer piece of clothing for a tiny price, but you are also helping charities such as Just for Kids Law which aims to help young people who find themselves in difficulty.
So if you’ve wanted to show off a designer purchase but don’t have the money to buy one, take a trip to The Designer Jumble Sale and see if you spot something you love. You might be creating a new look by doing so.
The event takes place tomorrow and Thursday from 12pm-6pm at The Church of Annunciation in Marble Arch.
By Amy Pitman
