We all know sustainability is an area that the fashion industry is falling short on.
But last night at London Fashion Week, one designer put recycling and reuse in the spotlight – demonstrating just how powerful second-hand clothing can be.
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Rising star Harris Reed showed his commitment to the planet by creating catwalk looks made from Oxfam donations.
Models walked the runway showing off 10 different outfits – made up of items sourced from outlets such as the Oxfam wedding boutique and the Oxfam Online Shop.
Pre-loved wedding gowns, morning suits and veils were among some of the garments reimagined by Harris.
The collaboration with Oxfam comes during the charity’s Second Hand September campaign – which encourages people to buy pre-loved items and donate unwanted clothes.
Jan Harmsworth, manager at the Oxfam Kingston Riverside wedding boutique, said: ‘We were so excited to have Harris in our shop. He’s such a forward-thinking, inspirational designer making non-binary fashion without barriers.
‘We have lots of fashion students here in Kingston who buy our clothes, give them new life by deconstructing and then recreating them into something completely individual. Oxfam fashion is for everyone.’
Harris, who has dressed Rihanna and Harry Styles over the years, is committed to repurposing fabric and minimising waste.
He’s also donating one of the looks from the show to Oxfam, which will be on display and on sale to the public at the Selfridges x Bay Garnett pop-up shop.
It couldn’t have come at a better time, considering the eye-watering fast fashion figures.
It’s estimated the UK sends 13 million items of clothing to landfill every week.
The textile industry accounts for more than 10% of emissions – exceeding aviation and shipping combined.
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