Sustainable and stylish: 10 pre-loved gems to add to your wardrobe

Let’s kick the fast-fashion habit by making everything old new again.

Forget fast fashion and slow your pace to find pre-loved clothes and accessories

As the sustainability of the fashion industry continues to be in question we are celebrating Secondhand September. Our small isle is awash with independent stores filled with pre-loved gems that are waiting to be discovered. From vintage to designer to the high street, all fashion bases are covered. 

Get The Look

Love to pre-love: Floral maxi dress, £30 at Strawberry Fields Vintage.

Channel the retro glamour of the ‘70s with a floral maxi dress, £30 at Strawberry Fields Vintage.

First Class 

CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY HUB

Chanel Earrings, €340, Chanel at Siopaella

Iconic Chanel earrings are an accessory that will never go out of style, €340, Chanel at Siopaella.

Military Elite

Army Jacket, €199, Ralph Lauren at Number Eight

March your way into autumn with a staple army inspired khaki jacket, €199, Ralph Lauren at Number Eight.

Spot On

Polka Dot Skirt, €49, Whistles at Harlequin

Choose a simple monochrome print for a low-key stylish vibe, €49, Whistles at Harlequin.

Check Mate

Check Trousers, €38, Nine Crows

Take a step back in time to the ‘90s where anything plaid made for a winning look, €38, Nine Crows.

To The Max

80s Maxi Dress, €30, Preloved By Shay And Jo

Breathe new life into a summer maxi dress with transitional layering, €30, Preloved By Shay And Jo.

Keep Shining

Sequin Bomber Jacket, €5, Thriftify

Sequins aren’t just for evening - let them shine in your everyday wear too, €5, Penneys at Thriftify.

#ieloves: Design For Life

Monogram Bag, €749, Louis Vuitton at Designer Exchange

Invest in your style status for a fraction of the original cost with a pre-loved classic, €749, Louis Vuitton at Designer Exchange.

High Rise

Pumps, €89, Alexander McQueen at Naphisa Designer Resale

A designer peep-toe pump is sure to give rise to your style kudos, €89, Alexander McQueen at Naphisa.

Scarf Measures

Silk Scarf, €265, Hermes at No38

Dip your toe into buying pre-loved items with an iconic accessory – you won’t regret it, €265, Hermès at No38.