Chantry Library hosted dozens of stallholders who offered pre-loved clothes, new jewellery and cosmetics on Wednesday.
The afternoon ended with a fashion show, thanks to the volunteers who took over the catwalk and presented second-hand clothes.
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
The event aimed to celebrate International Women’s Day and promote sustainable clothing while also raising funds for Suffolk Libraries.
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
Vicki Mann, executive library manager for Chantry Library, said: “Our fashion show and clothing sale was very successful, and everyone enjoyed themselves.
“The event was very well supported with around 100 people taking part and we also raised £55 to help support Suffolk Libraries.
Vicki Mann, executive library manager for Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
“The feedback was amazing and there was a buzz and a very good atmosphere throughout.
“My colleague Sarah Fuller who works in the library used the event to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and how recycling clothes can help the environment.
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
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Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
“We also raised awareness of menopause with one of our volunteers reading a poem.
“We would like to thank The Friends of Chantry Library, County Councillor Nadia Cenci, Dyers Diner, The Suffolk Libraries arts team, the Ipswich Reggae choir and all the volunteers and models who supported us.”
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)
Pre-loved clothes sale and a fashion show at Chantry Library, Charlotte Bond (Image: Charlotte Bond)