Being huge charity shop fans at TRR, it ain't half depressing that finding that obscure 80's Alaia cocktail dress is becoming increasingly harder given that most shop's stock these days comprises of old Primark tat that would be cheaper were it still sold there. Anyway, here's the good news! Pioneers of contemporary-charity-concept initiatives, Oxfam have once more teamed up with Selfridges to create their fabulous Oxfam Curiosity Shop.

From Friday 1st April to Sunday 10th, Selfridges' Ultralounge will mutate into an uber-thrift store selling thousands of celebrity, vintage and designer items. All proceeds will naturally go to Oxfam - specifically funding their women's projects around the world. Items will also be auctioned online at selfridges.com.

Altruistic celeb-souls include Kate Moss who donated her 30th birthday dress, Natalie Imbruglia who donated a pair of Louboutins, Alice Temperley, V V Brown and Pixie Lott.

Those that visit the 10 day event will not just get to rummage the rails for a bargain but attend daily styling classes plus fashion classes hosted by famous bods and top fashion ed's. Selfridges promise further surprises in store from high-tech video clothing tags, special VIP appearances and one-off competitions.

Last year's OCS raised a whopping quarter of a million, so dig deep ladies and get philanthropic for your fashion.

www.selfridges.com/oxfamauction

Posted on April 01, 2011 at 5:46:32 by The Real Runway