London’s best charity shops for designer shopping
Orin Carlin
Good morning! Fashion picks the best designer clothing charity shops the capital has to offer
Whether you’re a seasoned charity shopper or a recent convert, London has a brilliant selection of shops giving you the chance to do a few designer shopping and vote with your wallet at the same time. With the current shift towards ethical fashion, many of us are thinking more about where our clothes come from – and for good reason.
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Good morning! Fashion selects the best charity shops for designer clothes:
Mary’s Living and Giving Shop for Save The Children, Blackheath
Set up by fashion guru Mary Portas, there are Living and Giving charity shops dotted all over London and beyond. The Blackheath boutique, which opened in 2015, is home to a wealth of designer treasures, with pieces from the likes of Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Etro.
Where: 10 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London SE3 0TA
TRAID, Westbourne Grove
The Westbourne Grove branch of TRAID is well known for its stylish donors, and it even has a handy Depop account when you’re not in the area. The association donates its proceeds to “global projects improving working conditions and practices in the textile industry” and is well worth the trip.
Where: 61 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UA
Royal Trinity Hospice, Chelsea
Located a stone’s throw from the river, this charity store receives donations from the capital’s most fashionable personalities. It has a great selection of clothing, shoes and accessories from top brands – a day spent rummaging around here won’t be in vain.
Where: 389 King’s Rd, London SW10 0LR
Octavia Foundation, Kensington
This west London haunt supports those affected by ill health, low income and unemployment, selling a wide range of high-quality products, including pieces from top designers like Chloe and Alice Temperley .
Where: 266 Kensington High St, London W8 6ND
Retromania, Pimlico
Supporting underprivileged children, this FARA boutique offers a great selection of vintage clothing as well as plenty of designer jewelry. Retromania often has special discounts on, and they have great homeware choices if you’re in the mood to spruce up your home with some quirky adornments.
Where: 6 Upper Tachbrook St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1S