FASHION

CO-EDITOR ELISE DIXON

ARE DESIGNER CLOTHES WORTH IT?

ANONYMOUS

Many people see designer clothes as not being worth it. Though in my personal opinion I think they are worth it if you can afford it. My father owned a few designer pieces, and due to them being taken care of, they have lasted over 20 years and are almost brand new. Statement pieces that are unique can be hard to come by, though designer clothes will tend to be on the side of being fresh and creative. As well as being unique so they are harder to replicate to be sold into the mainstream fast fashion industry. Seeing the creativity and the amount of time that goes into crafting some garments (which may also be tailored to a person’s body measurements and personalised with little details), it is understandable why items of clothing have lasted so long and why they are expensive. Whilst buying cheap is better short term, clothes don’t last very long anymore, and can easily break such as ripping. Through having clothes that can last, it can be better for the planet as they are less likely to be thrown away and pollute the environment. Whereas fast fashion clothes are consistently being thrown away due to imperfections and just breaking within the first week of an individual having and wearing the item. So, in my opinion, if you can afford it and love designer statement pieces, I think they are definitely worth it!

CHARITY SHOP TREASURES BY ELISE DIXON

I love charity shops! They are good for everyone. They are important for people who struggle to afford clothes, they are good for the environment to stop clothes being thrown away, and good for some fashionable pieces! I wish there were more charity shops around the country as they truly are beneficial to our society. To those who struggle to afford clothes, charity shops can be a life saver from getting children new trousers and tops and overall, anything that’s necessary. As children constantly grow, buying from a charity shop saves money and clothes can potentially be in brand new condition! People with brand new clothes can donate to charity shops to help other people who may be struggling and the people who donate also save even further pollution and waste going into landfills. One of the best reasons, is that money that is earnt by the charity shops, goes to charity! Such as Cancer Research and British Heart Foundation.

Lastly, they are amazing for finding some unique pieces to add to your wardrobe! As all people of all ages, all backgrounds and lives can donate. You never know what you can find, and you can expand your style and experiment through finding pieces. I think everyone should be shopping at charity shops as you never know what you can find, and it benefits everyone!