Mossley charity to host sustainable fashion event

Models on the catwalk at Emmaus Mossley's fashion show. Image courtesy of Phil Grainger

Homelessness charity Emmaus Mossley is gearing up for a sustainable fashion event to showcase alternatives to fast fashion.

The Emmaus Sustainable Fashion Show and Sale will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 23, highlighting reuse and sustainable fashion for all.

The event will include a catwalk parade of quality pre-loved garments followed by a sale on all women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, along with shoes and accessories.

Emmaus Mossley supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing them with a home, companionship, tailored support and work opportunities.

The event will take place at the charity’s large Secondhand Superstore which sells a wide range of furniture, homewares, fashion, bric-a-brac, books, music. vintage and upcycled items.

Hazel Hodkinson, Retail Manager at Emmaus Mossley, said: “Across the UK, we buy more clothes per person than any other country in Europe.

"Fast fashion remains a big issue but we’re starting to see more and more people cotton on to the benefits of being thrifty and shopping secondhand.

“Here at Emmaus, we receive lots of donations of quality clothing and are keen to showcase them at their best to encourage more people to shop more sustainably.

"Our Emmaus Sustainable Fashion Show and Sale will build on the success of last year’s charity fashion event and all proceeds raised will go to support the Emmaus Mossley charity.”

The event’s catwalk parade will include designer brands and hand-picked vintage garments for people of all shapes and sizes.

Guests will then have the chance to rummage through Emmaus sale rails and take advantage of the Boutique Emmaus area, filled with quality and affordable secondhand items.

The Emmaus Sustainable Fashion Show and Sale will take place on Thursday, May 23 from 6pm at Emmaus Mossley, Longlands Mill, Queen Street, Mossley, OL5 9AH.

Tickets to the event are limited and priced at £3, available in advance from the main desk on the ground floor of the second-hand superstore.

To find out more and support Emmaus Mossley, please visit: https://emmaus.org.uk/mossley/

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