Pre-loved fashion has become the ultimate status symbol, as shown on the red carpet at British Vogue’s Forces For Change party at The MAINE Mayfair in London on Thursday night. The likes of Alexa Chung, Munroe Bergdorf, Jourdan Dunn and Miquita Oliver all wore pieces from eBay for the glitzy event, which celebrated change-makers working in fashion, film, politics, the environmental movement, and beyond.
Because sharing is caring, a number of stars have agreed to donate their pre-loved pieces from the party for a charity auction with eBay. The OG resale site has partnered with Vogue on our Forces For Change initiative to shine a spotlight on those pushing for a more sustainable fashion industry, as well as highlighting the role that circular business models have to play in preventing textile waste from ending up in landfill.
Among the items on offer as part of the sale? Munroe’s velvet Stella McCartney dress, Jourdan’s Gucci by Tom Ford animal-print bag, and Miquita’s Bottega Veneta bag – highlighting the array of luxury pieces available on the site. The Tiffany & Co. brooch worn by British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful will also be up for grabs, alongside a Prada suit worn by Raven Smith, YSL shoes worn by Leomie Anderson and Alexander McQueen shoes worn by Arizona Muse.
All proceeds from the charity auction will go to Canopy Planet, a non-profit working to protect the world’s ancient and endangered forests, which includes stopping deforestation in the fashion industry. “Giving pre-loved pieces another season reduces the need to make new clothes from vital forests,” Nicole Rycroft, executive director of Canopy, says. “We are delighted to be the non-profit partner for Vogue’s Forces For Change auction with eBay. What a fun and glamorous initiative, bringing both profile and financial support to Canopy’s work with the fashion industry to safeguard forests, climate and species.”
The auction will be going live early next year, so don’t miss your chance to get your hands one of these special pieces then. In the meantime, see all the stars who are donating their pre-loved eBay items for charity below.