Aspiring clothier and Wirral native Nicole Hind hopes to encourage others to embrace second-hand trend as she showcases a completely recycled trend assortment on the charity store the place she used to volunteer.
Nicole, who just lately accomplished her Masters in Vogue Design on the College of Central Lancashire, created the gathering as a part of her third yr challenge, utilizing clothes sourced from the Sense retailer at 31 Liscard Approach, in addition to different native charity outlets.
After spending a summer time volunteering on the nationwide incapacity charity's Wallasey retailer, she reconnected with retailer supervisor Liz MacLellan to collaborate on this thrilling trend exhibition.
The items on show within the window gained't be offered, however Nicole hopes they are going to draw folks into the shop and even encourage folks to contact her for recommendation on bespoke upcycled items on her Instagram. She will even get supplies from the Sense retailer to recycle after which promote on her Instagram.
Nicole Hind mentioned: “I’m very pleased with my assortment and I hope it reveals those that upcycling second-hand clothes can create new and distinctive items that go well with many various types. Shopping for used trend is cheaper, extra sustainable and higher for the surroundings, and in the event you purchase from a charity store like Sense, you're additionally supporting a terrific trigger.
“However in relation to recycling these items, I completely perceive that it may be overwhelming for folks. “I hope that exhibiting this assortment will introduce upcycled trend to some individuals who might not have even heard of it, and get folks to contemplate giving it a attempt.”
Liz MacLellan, retailer supervisor at Sense Store Wallasey, mentioned, “Nicole is a proficient younger clothier whose ardour for used clothes and accessories is shared by all of us right here on the retailer. We promote a wide range of second-hand clothes, which could be recycled or worn straight off the hanger.
“We hope that by showcasing Nicole’s assortment within the retailer, folks will need to are available in and uncover extra about the advantages of procuring in charity outlets and uncover what is feasible in relation to remodeling these items.”
Essential picture: (LR) Nicole Hind and Liz MacLellan in entrance of the brand new trend exhibition
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