Fashion lovers are invited
to shop at a new marketplace event in Aberdeen this month, with charity
organisers promising a face-to-face alternative to online buying and selling
platforms.
Clan’s VIP Fashion Event will take place at Clan House
at 120 Westburn Road, Aberdeen on Sunday, July 28 from 10am – 2pm.
Shoppers can browse 17 stalls from individuals and
businesses including Shells Vintage, 1323 Jewellery, House of Jane Vintage & Designer Boutique, Planet Tasteful, Bchic and
Butterfly Bags, with a mixture of vintage, pre-loved designer and new
clothing and accessories on display.
The charity’s retail team was inspired to create the
event by the growing trend of second-hand fashion, with digital selling
platform Vinted recently reporting a €17.8million profit for 2023.
Heather Ramshaw, Clan’s e-commerce and retail manager,
said: “As customers deal with the cost-of-living crisis and become increasingly
aware of the fashion industry’s environmental impact, we’ve seen shopping
habits change and more people turning to online marketplaces.
“Our VIP Fashion Event aims to offer a face to face
buying and selling experience similar to those offered on popular digital
platforms, but without the need to deal with packaging and posting or being let
down by an item not looking like it did online.
“This is a new event concept for Clan and we’ve been
encouraged by the response we’ve had so far from buyers and sellers who are
looking for an ‘in-person’ marketplace experience, with the bonus of helping
Clan support those impacted by a cancer diagnosis.”
Tickets for Clan’s VIP Fashion Event cost £5 for first
look entry for those arriving from 10am – 11am with standard entry from 11am –
2pm and costing £3. Parking is free but limited. Tickets can be purchased in
person at the event and online here.
There are limited number of spaces available for
sellers at the event with individuals and businesses encouraged to register
their interest and provide information on the items they intend to sell here.
For more information and to buy tickets please visit: https://www.clancancersupport.org/fundraising/events/vip-fashion-event/