Charity Fashion Live

Each year around the middle of September, the fashion world goes into a frenzy. Designers and their teams are up all night executing last-minute style changes, or occasionally even complete over hauls, of their latest collection. Celebrities, editors, models and buyers alike are all madly sorting though their wardrobes, and liaising with stylists. For they must select and perfect several outfits for these very special 5 days. London Fashion Week is coming.

The world watches in anticipation for the wonderful new creations British designers will present. For often it’s at these shows that a new trend begins. Access to the prestigious shows are for the elite, those hallowed celebrities, editors and buyers who, to some extent, shape our wardrobes through the choices they make.

But fashion stylist Emma Slade Edmondson firmly believes that fashion should be for everyone. In fact she goes one step further; fast fashion is definitely off the menu, instead she opts for slow fashion seeking the latest trends in vintage shops and charity shops. This is where Charity Fashion Live comes in.

Charity Fashion Live

Described as their “styling aficionado”, on 19th September Emma Slade Edmondson will be challenging herself to recreate LFW looks moments after they come off the catwalk. How? Through using only what she can find in Oxfam’s Dalston Kingsland shop.

Is this possible? Here is the evidence from last year.

Sibling SS15

Jasper Conran SS15

Holly Fulton

You can get involved! #FashionSalvage

• Follow the action live on Twitter @CharityFashLive or Instagram @CharityFashionLive
• Attend a #FashionSalvage event on 19th September.

Covent Garden

Location: Oxfam Covent Garden, 23 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RH

Time: 2-4pm

An introduction to 2nd hand textiles and fashion design, followed by a crochet workshop. Hosted by the founder of Fashion Revolution Orsola de Castro and London queen of crochet Katie Jones.

Islington

Location: Fabrications, 29 Islington High Street, London, N1 9LH

Time: 2-4pm

At Fabrications you’ll find an up cycling and alterations pop up desk. Owner Barley will be on hand to answer all your sewing questions. You can bring along your own clothes, and with a sewing machine and embellishments galore Barley will to help you create something unique.

Westbourne Grove

Location: Oxfam, 254 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SE

Time: 2-4pm

Do you have a special event coming up? Visit the Westbourne Grove Oxfam for a chance to have a style insulation with stylist and costume designer Ilishio Lovejoy.

The Partners of Charity Fashion Live are: Love your Clothes, WRAP, Recycle for London and Oxfam