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Sept 2022
Louis Vuitton shoes donated to Harrogate charity shop feature in national campaign
A pair of Louis Vuitton shoes donated to Harrogate's Oxfam shop have appeared in a national campaign to promote secondhand shopping.
Television presenter Miquita Oliver was tasked with giving her mum and grandma a charity shop makeover for an article in The Guardian.
Worn by her grandma, the shoes, priced at £225, are vintage size 7 blue mules from Louis Vuitton of Paris.
They are described as 'quality leather with the LV embossed in leather'.
The newspaper feature promotes Secondhand September. Now in its fourth year, Oxfam’s annual campaign challenges shoppers to buy only secondhand clothes for a month. It is aimed at promoting sustainability as "fast fashion" continues to dominate the high street.
According to Oxfam, when a new pair of jeans is made, an estimated 16.2kg of CO2 is emitted – the equivalent of driving more than 58 miles in a car.
Thanks to Harrogate's affluence, volunteers at the Harrogate charity shop, on Montpellier Parade, describe opening every box or bag as a bit like Christmas.
Online shop manager Frances Wood said:
Approximately £29 million is raised each year from selling clothes in Oxfam shops. Designer clothing is a major stream of revenue for the charity and also helps to support sustainability.
While you can find some of it on the shop rails, the more expensive items tend to go on Oxfam's online store, which lists the location where the piece has been donated.
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The site currently includes a Prada dress, priced at £180, Christian Dior boots, which are £800, and a gold necklace, listed at £1,200 - all donated in Harrogate.
James Smith, Oxfam Harrogate's bookshop manager, said:
James Smith with a Prada dress and Christian Dior boots, donated to Harrogate's Oxfam shop.
And it doesn't stop at clothing, with designer homeware and rare books also donated.
Mr Smith said:
Oxfam Harrogate is looking for volunteers to help list items online. Call the shop on 01423 565497 or email oxfamshopf0609@oxfam.org.uk to get involved.
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