As we know, vintage clothing is as popular now as ever before. Bespoke clothing that also makes ourselves feel better about our 'carbon footprint'. Therefore I propose an idea, with the help of a marketing group: to organise a group of students to help create a new clothing range from recycled materials. How? Oxfam recently closed their Duncan Street store to be replaced by a vintage store. This perhaps demonstrates how charity stores are not choosing their products correctly or targeting at the wrong market. Around Duncan Street, we see a huge range of excellent vintage Shops. The Oxfam that once stood there did not use the location to its full potential.
Therefore I hope to get permission from Oxfam in Headingley, Leeds to allow us to use the floor space after hours, and materials donated to create a new collection of clothing to be sold in Oxfam. Any volunteers or ideas contact me! This is a chance to get your designs out there and be involved in a prestigious charity!
Check out Blue Rinse, who sell clothing made from recycled fabrics too (however not for charity).
http://www.bluerinseleeds.co.uk/
