<p><strong>Happy Secondhand September!</strong> Six years ago <strong>Oxfam UK</strong> came up with the idea of using September to encourage people to: "Shop second hand to take a stance against fast fashion and dress for a fairer world." They say it's a moment to come together “to choose a more planet-friendly way to shop, and dress for the world you want to see."</p><br><p><strong>How does preloved help with that?</strong> We all know that fashion waste is a problem, that new clothing and textile production is a serious contributor to the climate crisis. According to ThredUp, if every consumer bought just one this year secondhand garment instead of a new one, it would he like&nbsp;equal to taking 76 million cars off&nbsp;the road for a day.</p><br><p>Plus by&nbsp;<strong>shopping with Oxfam</strong>, and other charity shops, you’re investing in the vital work in local communities.</p><br><p>This week Clare sits down with mega multi-tasker <strong>Eunice Olumide MBE</strong> - model, environmentalist, broadcaster, DJ, author, curator now filmmaker (phew!) - ahead of <strong>Oxfam’s London Fashion Week show</strong>, to discuss thrifting, her new documentary about the history of British hip hop, moving beyond performative activism, and the challenges of championing secondhand in a world still dominated by the business model of new...</p><br><p><em><u>Can you help us spread the word ?</u></em></p><p><a href="https://thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wardrobe Crisis</em></a><em> is an independent production. </em></p><p><em>We don't believe in barriers to entry and are determined to keep this content free.</em></p><p><em>If you value it, please help by sharing your favourite Episodes, and rating / reviewing us in Apple or</em></p><p><em>Spotify. Share on socials! Recommend to a friend. </em></p><p><em>Find Clare on Instagram </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@mrspress</em></a></p><p>THANK YOU</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

WARDROBE CRISIS with Clare Press

Clare Press

Get Your Secondhand September On with Eunice Olumide

SEP 12, 202425 MIN
WARDROBE CRISIS with Clare Press

Get Your Secondhand September On with Eunice Olumide

SEP 12, 202425 MIN

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<p><strong>Happy Secondhand September!</strong> Six years ago <strong>Oxfam UK</strong> came up with the idea of using September to encourage people to: "Shop second hand to take a stance against fast fashion and dress for a fairer world." They say it's a moment to come together “to choose a more planet-friendly way to shop, and dress for the world you want to see."</p><br><p><strong>How does preloved help with that?</strong> We all know that fashion waste is a problem, that new clothing and textile production is a serious contributor to the climate crisis. According to ThredUp, if every consumer bought just one this year secondhand garment instead of a new one, it would he like&nbsp;equal to taking 76 million cars off&nbsp;the road for a day.</p><br><p>Plus by&nbsp;<strong>shopping with Oxfam</strong>, and other charity shops, you’re investing in the vital work in local communities.</p><br><p>This week Clare sits down with mega multi-tasker <strong>Eunice Olumide MBE</strong> - model, environmentalist, broadcaster, DJ, author, curator now filmmaker (phew!) - ahead of <strong>Oxfam’s London Fashion Week show</strong>, to discuss thrifting, her new documentary about the history of British hip hop, moving beyond performative activism, and the challenges of championing secondhand in a world still dominated by the business model of new...</p><br><p><em><u>Can you help us spread the word ?</u></em></p><p><a href="https://thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wardrobe Crisis</em></a><em> is an independent production. </em></p><p><em>We don't believe in barriers to entry and are determined to keep this content free.</em></p><p><em>If you value it, please help by sharing your favourite Episodes, and rating / reviewing us in Apple or</em></p><p><em>Spotify. Share on socials! Recommend to a friend. </em></p><p><em>Find Clare on Instagram </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@mrspress</em></a></p><p>THANK YOU</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>