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The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
I've made £269 on Vinted in 24 hours – the 7 items that are flipping FAST & the retro product to always pick up
A RESELLING whizz who made £269 on Vinted in just 24 hours has shared seven of the items that are selling fast right now. The mum is a pro at finding bits to resell at the charity shop and car boot sales, and 6 A reselling mum has shared the biggest profit-making items she's sold in 24 hours on Vinted Credit: tiktok/charityshopmum_ 6 She's made almost £270 in just 24 hours Credit: tiktok/charityshopmum_ 6 She got this Nike T-shirt for £2.50, and made £27.45 6 And she said that vintage cameras are always a good seller, as she showed the £1 one she sold for £34.95 Credit: tiktok/charityshopmum_ The first thing she recommended looking out for is shorts - both men's and women's - as she's made a decent profit on the ones she's sold. She got a pair of Saltrock women's shorts for 50p, and made £5.45 selling them on, a pair of Animal women's board shorts she got on Vinted for £2 sold for a whopping £32.96, and a pair of Fat Face shorts she got for £2 sold for £9.95. She also picked up two other pairs of men's shorts, for both of which she paid £1.50 each and made £13.45 profit. Summer dresses are popular as the weather warms up, and a Saltrock one she got for 50p at the car boot nabbed her a profit of £9.45. Read more Reselling stories While a Seasalt Cornwall £1 dress sold for £17.95. One of the biggest profit-makers for the mum were the vintage cameras she'd picked up, as she said they "sell very well on Vinted". A Miranda one she got for 50p sold for £9.95, a £2 vintage camera sold for £29.95, a Canon PowerShot she paid £1 for at the car boot sold for £34.95 and a vintage Mekai camera she paid 50p for sold for £14.95. Timeless T-shirts are as popular as ever, with a £1 Mason Newman one selling for £12.95 and a vintage Nike one she got in a reseller bundle from a wholesaler for £2.50 got her a profit of £27.45. Most read in Fabulous Meanwhile, a £1 linen playsuit sold for £10.95, and a £1 denim Zara jumpsuit nabbed her a profit of £18.95. Lastly, the savvy reseller made £13.95 selling on a Craghoppers fleece, and made £4.15 profit per sale of debobbling machines - after paying £4 for 50 of them herself. I made £550 in 48 hours reselling clothes but NOT on Vinted - I found a platform where sellers get the full asking price - She concluded her video by showing that she'd spent £20.03, and emerged with a total profit of £269.85. "Wow I'm massively under pricing my stuff. I have hundreds to sell!" one person commented on the TikTok video. With the mum advising: "Use eBay to research sold prices to help you as a guide". "That's a bangin' profit!" another praised. What is retail arbitrage and how does it work? Retail arbitrage just means reselling a product on for profit. It is completely legal in the UK, as, once you own an item, you have the right to resell it. Using an app called BuyBotGo, resellers scan items they find in the supermarket, and the app tells them how much the products are selling for on Amazon, and how many times they have been sold in the past month. The reseller will make a profit on the items by reselling them using Amazon FBA. Amazon FBA is a service that online sellers can use, where Amazon takes care of the storing, packing and shipping of your products. So all the reseller has to do is send the products off to Amazon and wait for the money to roll in. 6 This Zara jumpsuit sold for £19.95, despite her paying just £1 for it Credit: tiktok/charityshopmum_ 6 She's made a whopping £18,675 on Vinted since joining the app Credit: tiktok/charityshopmum_
Fashion United
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Beyond Retro expands to US via ThredUp partnership
Vintage retailer Beyond Retro is bringing its offering to the US for the first time. The London-based clothing store chain has partnered with American resale platform ThredUp to roll out a collection in the region. With this, ThredUp has launched 17,000 vintage and vintage-inspired pieces curated in collaboration with Beyond Retro on its site, many exhibited via stylistic edits. The new partnership continues Beyond Retro's ongoing expansion into new areas of business. On the back of launching its own wholesale channel in 2016, the retailer has more recently set out on increasingly prominent levels of collaboration with leading industry players. This has largely involved Beyond Retro working with the likes of Seasalt Cornwall and Coach on the creation of clothing and accessories that utilise pre-loved and upcycled textiles. With ThredUp, however, Beyond Retro is bringing its own selection of British vintage to US audiences in what a press release describes as a 'fresh angle on sustainable fashion and the global influence of London street style'. Among the pieces featured in the initial drop are that of dresses in timeless silhouettes, naturally faded denim and supple leather items.
Telegraph
13-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
Five ways to tie a neckerchief without looking like a Girl Guide
Hands up who spent this winter wearing a snuggly knitted triangle scarf. Popular with women of all ages (I am a fan, as is my mum, who is in her seventies), they've been hugely successful and with good reason, being both practical – warm for indoors and out – as well as a stylish way to pep up even the most plain outfit. So this summer, will we be embracing the lightweight alternative, the cotton neckerchief? And if so, how do we do that while avoiding looking like a Girl Guide, or even a cowboy? (For the record, neither of these style references is a bad one in my book, but we don't want to stray into fancy dress territory, do we?) As well as being a very affordable wardrobe update, which also makes them a great gift, there are seemingly endless ways to wear them, meaning you can get lots of looks out of just a small piece of fabric. You could even make your own. Here are a few ideas to get you started… The double triangle Block printed scarf, £18, by Humphries & Begg; organic cotton 'Cleo' T-shirt, £65, by Toast If you got hooked on the knitted triangle scarf this winter, this may well be the look for you. It's very straightforward with a cotton triangle scarf – simply knot it at the back – but if you can find a square big enough, like this one, you can create a double triangle for bonus neckwear points. I like wearing the point of my scarf at the front rather than the back, especially if it boasts a beautiful print like this one, as it means I can enjoy looking at it rather than just leaving that pleasure to anyone walking behind me. Humphries & Begg has a lovely selection of neck scarves, designed by founder Alice Begg in Stroud, then printed onto cotton in Jaipur, India. The cowboy knot Cotton bandana, £49, by Toast; organic cotton striped 'Hannah' tee, £55, by Ivy; linen 'Saltings' trousers, £65.95, by Seasalt Cornwall; leather trainers, £150, by D-Stock by Grenson Head to YouTube or Instagram, and you'll find a plethora of videos of women demonstrating imaginative, and often rather complicated, ways to tie your neckerchief. My favourite, however, is this simple one that I found on a vintage menswear account. If your scarf is a small square, fold it into a triangle first to gain maximum length. Then fold or roll it into a long, thin strip, and loop a knot into one end where it will sit at your neck. Pass the other end through the loop, and pull to tighten. This technique works really well with the smaller, bandana style scarfs, but I love the effect that this longer triangle style gives; you could leave the triangle point loose at the back to show off more of this lovely illustration. Tying a scarf can sometimes be time consuming, but if you leave the knot in place once you've perfected it, you can throw it on easily next time you want to wear it. The collar Brushed cotton scarf with frill, £40, Ira & Isla; T-shirt, £65, by Toast; linen 'Mabel' trousers, £119, by Beyond Nine; leather shoes, £180, by Dr Martens There's nothing wrong with a straightforward top-to-toe navy outfit like this one, but the addition of a neckerchief can liven it up a bit if that's the mood you're in. Choose a scarf with a fancy finish, and it can double as a removable collar-style. This scarf is technically from a kidswear brand, but Ira and Isla's founder Jasleen Kaur, a former womenswear designer, tells me that its accessories are just as popular with adults. I love the frill detail on this soft brushed cotton scarf, which, when added with the tartan, will transform even the most plain outfit into something a bit more special. The tie Cotton blue checkerboard scarf, £32, by TBCo; striped 'Sea Path; shirt, £62.95 (on sale for £37.95), by Seasalt Cornwall This one feels a bit like a pussy bow, but less frothy, and looks especially good with a heavyweight, oversized denim shirt, particularly if you're wearing that with some matching jeans. However, I couldn't resist this pattern clash today. Roll your scarf up (remember to make it into a triangle first if it's a small, square one), then feed it through the top and second buttons of your shirt. Secure in place with a single knot and allow the loose ends to fall like a tie. This scarf is from TBCo, a Scottish brand whose triangle wool scarves were a sell out this winter more than once. In May, it is launching a collection of illustrated cotton neckerchiefs with matching T-shirts. The classic kerchief Organic cotton hand dyed bandana, £20, by Indigo Wares; organic cotton reversible dress, £100, by Damson Madder It's great that there are so many different ways to wear a scarf, but sometimes the tried-and-tested methods work the best. A simple knot at the side of the neck, for example, is quick and easy and always looks great. While I love the neckerchief's ability to add interest to my hard-working basics – plain white tees, cashmere sweaters and denim shirts work especially well with the addition of a scarf – I'm not averse to the idea of wearing one with a dress, even if that's a busy one with stripes, shirring and puffy sleeves. The key is to keep to the same or a similar colour palette. Founder of Indigo Wares, Lisa Reddings, tells me that this scarf was created on her friend's natural dye farm in Uttarakhand, India using madder root.
Telegraph
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Avoid wearing the same thing as everyone else with clever upcycled fashion buys
Up and down the country, there are thousands of people busy upcycling, often quietly and offline. These, however, are my personal favourites; some are brands that I have worn for years, others I've admired for some time and was thrilled to try out in person for this shoot. There are yet more that I couldn't include because by the very nature of upcycling – limited fabrics, made-to-order models and one-off pieces – there wasn't anything available to shoot. But that's what's so exciting about embracing the brands that make upcycling their business: you'll often end up with a completely unique item of clothing. Take World Secrets' 'Carpet Clog', for example (see below). It's no exaggeration to say that I get complimented on these shoes every time I wear them, often by strangers; in fact, a young man at Waterloo Station stopped me to ask about them as I was on my way home from this shoot. So what's the difference between upcycling and recycling? Recycling involves breaking down materials, often by shredding or using a chemical process, before reconstituting them into a new raw material, like polyester made from plastic bottles. Upcycling simply takes the original item and repurposes it into something else as it is, meaning that you can often see evidence of the original item in the new one. My aforementioned clogs, for example, are made from vintage rugs that have been cut up and repurposed, preserving the beautiful original pattern. It's a celebratory way of embracing responsibly made fashion, because you can wear your sustainability credentials on your sleeve (literally). I challenged myself to put together five outfits made up entirely of upcycled items, and it was much easier than I expected. Look 1 Screen printed preloved shirt, £160, Caroline Dickinson; Patchwork jeans, £130, Beyond Retro x Seasalt Cornwall; Necklace, made from vintage and preloved beads, £65, Studio Bowe; Trainers, part of a previous collection, Helen Kirkum Every one of Caroline Dickinson's shirts is unique; she sources vintage silk and cotton shirts, and then screen prints her own geometric designs onto them. Often mens' shirts and so, oversized in style, Caroline's Instagram account is packed with styling tips, which is where I nabbed this natty half-in, half-out idea. I've also tried knotting at the waist, which looks great too. The jeans are from an exciting collaboration between vintage favourite Beyond Retro and the high street's very own Seasalt Cornwall, bringing upcycling to the attention of a wider audience that may have never previously considered it as an option for their own wardrobes. See also the cracking jacket I'm wearing later on. Look 2 Patchwork 'Iris' waistcoat, made from vintage Levi's, £125, The Well Worn; Denim 'Harvard' skirt, made from vintage jeans, £395, E.L.V. Denim; 'Huxley' bag, made from deadstock denim, £165, LPOL; Trainers, made using factory leftover leather, £150, D-Stock by Grenson; Bracelet, made from vintage and preloved beads, £40, Studio Bowe Denim is the perfect material for upcycling, since it's incredibly hard-wearing and there's absolutely loads of it already in existence. E.L.V. is on a mission to never let usable jeans, jackets or skirts go to waste, and it also upcycles hotel bedsheets into shirting and dresses. Garments are made from the usable sections of items that have rips or stains; smaller scraps and threads are patchworked, made into paper, or reused as insulation. When not using the Japanese method of sashiko to breathe new life into old jeans, The Well Worn makes them into waistcoats like this one. Meanwhile, LPOL uses deadstock denim for its bucket bags, Grenson's D-Stock line creates trainers from factory leftover leather, and Studio Bowe's gobstopper-style jewellery is a celebration of vintage and preloved beads, hand picked and strung by its founder, the stylist Bertie Bowen. Look 3 Blouse, made from vintage embroidered linen and reclaimed cotton, £180, Spilt Milk; Jeans, made from two pairs of old jeans, £315, E.L.V. Denim; Bag, made from an old dress, from £30, Loom App; Carpet clogs, made from vintage rugs, £155, World Secrets I follow a number of one-woman brands on Instagram that use the likes of vintage tablecloths, curtains and bed linen, rather than buying new fabrics to make their clothing. This results in the most beautiful one-off pieces that showcase the material's former life. The blouse I'm wearing here is part of a set from Spilt Milk; founder Rosina Hoyland posts fascinating behind the scenes videos of the making process to her 200k+ followers, so you can follow the upcycling process from start to finish. This bag used to be a dress of mine. It hadn't fitted for years and the zip was broken, but I'd always loved the suede. I used the new Loom app to connect with one of its hundreds of designers and was matched with Maddie from Selvedge, who turned it into a roomy tote. We exchanged ideas and pictures via the app, and I'm so pleased with the result. I've only had it back for about a month but I've already used it more than I ever wore the dress. Look 4 Dress, made using end-of-line ex-designer fabric, £420, Freya Simonne Boots, made from reclaimed leather, £200, Dr Martens Bag, £40, made using reclaimed hovercraft skirt rubber, by Offkuttt (Available via Instagram @offkuttt or at Hovertravel in Ryde, Isle of Wight) Don't discount occasion-wear from the upcycling revolution. Freya Rabet became disillusioned with the fashion industry after working as a designer for 10 years, and quit to launch her own brand – Freya Simonne – after success selling her signature designs made using reclaimed quilts and vintage sleeping bags. It now specialises in occasion-wear, all made using beautiful fabrics that already exist. While I would wear this dress to a fancy event, I've styled it more casually here with some stompy boots from Dr Martens - a classic, but this particular pair is made using reclaimed leather. And let's talk about this bag, because it's one of my favourite upcycling stories of all time. It's made using reclaimed rubber which Offcuttt's Aine Naylor sources from Hovertravel, the Isle of Wight's commercial hovercraft company. The rubber used to be the skirt that inflates and flies the passengers across the Solent; it's now a selection of bags that can be bought at the gift shop while you wait to travel. Look 5 'Mary' dress, made using couture deadstock tweed and upcycled denim, £195, Studio ReMade Patchwork denim jacket, £145, Beyond Retro x Seasalt Cornwall Collage 'Palimpset' sneakers, made using reclaimed trainers £475, Helen Kirkum 'Bon Bon' necklace, made from vintage and preloved beads, £55, Studio Bowe I've featured dresses by Studio Remade on these pages before, but haven't talked much about its upcycling credentials. This is how we do sustainability around here - by stealth, if you will - because the people doing it well are making clothes that are beautiful in their own right that don't need to come with an explanation. The explanations are good though, aren't they? So let's get into this one. This dress uses couture deadstock tweed for its skirt; paired with denim, it makes a dress far more versatile than the garment that the fabric was originally destined for. Which is why it looks great with trainers, especially these from upcycling genius Helen Kirkum. They're made using old sneakers that would otherwise be destined for landfill, sourced from Traid, Royal Trinity Hospice and the Salvation Army. Shoes are cleaned and deconstructed, before being collaged into a unique new upper and finished with a new (recycled) sole.
The Independent
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Styling baggy jeans is tricky at any age – here's how to do
From horseshoe to barrel-leg, unconventional denim silhouettes continue to dominate the fashion landscape. But styling these avant-garde shapes can be more challenging than your average wide-leg jean. Whether you're embracing the horseshoe trend or opting for a more classic cut, achieving an effortlessly cool, non-sloppy look requires a certain finesse. We asked fashion experts for their advice on mastering the art of baggy denim, regardless of your age. Volume is the trickiest part of styling baggy jeans. 'If your jeans are exaggerated in shape, keep the top half sleek,' says fashion designer and podcaster Amanda Wakeley OBE. 'A fitted tee, a fine knit or a tailored blazer works beautifully. 'Conversely, if you love an oversized top, opt for a half-tuck to define your waist. And always consider your outerwear – cropped or cinched jackets add definition, while floor-length coats create a dramatic, elongated silhouette.' If you want to pair your favourite loose fitting tee with some baggy jeans however, the French tuck is your secret weapon. 'If you love loose-fitting tops, tuck just the front into the waistband and it creates shape without sacrificing ease,' says Seasalt Cornwall 's chief creative officer, Laura Watson. Mango Zlata Detachable Collar Jacket, £45.99 (was £79.99), John Lewis & Partners M&S The Wide-Leg Jeans, £35 What shoes to wear When it comes to casual, baggy denim – get the shoes wrong, and your whole look falls apart. 'A pointed-toe pump or heeled boot instantly refines baggy jeans,' says Wakeley. 'For something more effortless, go with a ballet flat or a luxe loafer.' A baggy jean slightly easier to style just so happens to be the barrel, according to Watson, 'since they taper at the ankle, they work with Chelsea boots for a surprisingly polished look. 'In summer, ballet flats or open-toe mules are perfect.' Depending on the look you're going for, 'a pointed-toe shoe elongates the leg, while ankle boots balance the volume,' says personal stylist and celebrity consultant Oriona Robb. If you're wanting a more casual look, Robb suggests opting for a chunky trainer over a slim fit, to add height. Schuh Brynn Kitten Heel Boots, £23.99 (was £40) Adidas SL 72 OG Shoes, £90 How to style if you're petite Any baggy-style of clothing can swamp you. And if you're on the petite side, it can make going near baggy jeans rather off-putting. 'Proportion is everything,' says Wakeley. 'A high waist is your best friend [if you're petite] as it lengthens the legs instantly. 'A cropped length or a rolled hem also keeps the look from overwhelming your frame.' If you veer on the petite side, 'a heeled boot or a sleek pointed pump adds height and keeps proportions in check when it comes to baggy jeans,' says founder of pre-loved boutique, One Scoop Store, Holly Watkins. H&M Straight Regular Jeans, £37.99 How to style the new trends: from horseshoe to barrel jeans While denim trends come and go, horseshoe and barrel jeans are certainly having a moment. 'They have this sculptural quality that's both modern and nonchalant,' says Wakeley, 'utterly flattering when done right.' Her tip when it comes to avant-garde silhouettes is to focus on proportions. 'Balance the volume with a sharply tailored blazer or a second-skin cashmere knit,' she says. 'A great belt helps define the waist and pulls the whole look together.' 'The fit [of horseshoe jeans] is surprisingly flattering,' says Watson, 'thanks to the way the seams curve inward. They work for everyone.' The important thing to bear in mind when it comes to barrel-leg jeans is to keep your top or outerwear structured to create contrast and balance proportion. Robb suggests a structured wool coat or cropped jacket. Arket Brushed Wool Jacket, £100 (was £169) Style mistakes to avoid In many ways, baggy jeans are easy to wear, but that also means they're easy to get wrong. 'Drowning in fabric is the number one mistake,' warns Wakeley. 'Baggy should look intentional, not accidental.' Watson agrees, noting, 'An oversized sweater over baggy jeans? It can swallow you whole. If you're not into tucking, add a belt – it defines your shape without looking forced.' Ensuring you find the perfect length is integral for baggy jeans. Robb's pet peeve is pools of denim at the ankle. She recommends nailing the length – then the fit is easier to style in any way you like. The secret to styling them throughout the ages While skinny denim jeans had a slight renaissance, it's clear that baggy jeans aren't going anywhere. And the secret to making them work is all about confidence. As Wakeley puts it, 'If you feel good, you will look good.' Fashion's biggest lie is that certain trends expire after 30. 'Forget that nonsense,' says Wakeley. 'Denim is ageless. It's all about staying true to your style DNA.' Wakeley's formula is simple. 'If you're going all in, lean into the contrast – oversized blazers, crop tops, chunky trainers. If you want a polished take, reach for a silk shirt, a crisp bodysuit, or a luxe knit with a sharp-shouldered jacket.'
