Emmaus Mossley has hosted a special evening event to showcase affordable and more sustainable alternatives to fast fashion.
On Thursday 23 May, more than 150 guests attended the Emmaus Sustainable Fashion Show & Sale within our Secondhand Superstore. The charity event included a catwalk parade of quality pre-loved garments with local models showcasing a range of outfits for different occasions.
Catwalk models aged between 2 and 77 included local Emmaus supporters, volunteers, staff and companions – people supported by our charity. Each model paraded a range of clothing and accessories, many of which were purchased by guests in the evening sale that followed.
Niall, a catwalk model and one of the 26 people we support, said: “I was trying to get out of being a model but as time grew on, I was looking forward to the event. Taking part in the catwalk show was great – the atmosphere was great, the people were great and it was just a fun night. The Hugo Boss suit I wore looked the part and it felt like I was on an episode of Miami Vice!”
Emmaus Mossley supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing them with a home, companionship, tailored support and work opportunities. All proceeds from entrance tickets and items sold at the event will go to the support offered to companions who live within community home.
Eleanor, one of the volunteer catwalk models, said: “I always love the range of clothes at Emmaus and prefer to buy second-hand items from charity shops where possible. Showcasing the different outfits on the catwalk with the other models was a great experience and I hope the show inspired all who attended.”
@emmausmossley Thank you to everyone who ooo-ed and aah-ed, shopped and celebrated at our Sustainable Fashion Show & Sale!🪩🛍️♻️ #fashionshow #sustainablefashion #charityshop #thrifted #secondhandfashion #slowfashion #emmaus #emmausmossley #emmausuk #mossley #greatermanchester #saddleworth #oldham
From catwalk to cupboard
The event took place at the our large Secondhand Superstore which sells a wide variety of furniture, homewares, fashion, bric-a-brac, books, music, vintage and upcycled items. The remaining clothing items, shoes and accessories from the event will continue to be displayed and available for sale for the next few weeks.
Hazel Hodkinson, Retail Manager at Emmaus Mossley, said: “It was great to welcome guests of all ages and for them to see the range and quality of fashion available from our Secondhand Superstore. Our stylish catwalk models put on a great show and I’m very grateful to everyone who took part, volunteered and helped in the run-up to this year’s Emmaus Mossley Fashion Show.”
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