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Emma Waight

Oxfam Fashion blogger

Emma is a PhD Human Geography student at the University of Southampton and freelance fashion writer. She previously studied fashion for five years and worked on an ethical fashion research project before moving onto her PhD which looks at the role of second-hand consumption in parenting culture. Constantly faced with balancing her love of fashion with trying to do the right thing, she tweets at @emswaight. You will also find this yoga loving busy bee blogging on ethical consumption at www.emmawaight.co.uk and on general fashion news and trends at www.clothes.org.uk.

All posts by Emma Waight

29 Jan 2013

Measure Up: The Quick and Easy Way to Compare Fashion Brands

I always maintain that second-hand shopping is the ultimate in guilt free consumption. Second-hand...

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Sustainable fashion

14 Dec 2012

A look into Oxfam Winchester

Since joining the store as shop manager 18 months ago, Viki has made a number of improvements...

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23 Nov 2012

Cashmere and Ethics: The Story of Your Christmas Jumper

I'd like to tell you the story of cashmere; a favourite for thoughtful Christmas gifts. Cashmere...

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16 Aug 2012

Interview with Talia Chain from House of Beth

I caught up with Talia to talk clothing, sustainability and easy upcycling. ...

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Beth

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06 Aug 2012

Hunting for fashion and textiles books

I am slightly addicted to Oxfam bookshops and I always make sure I check out the art and design...

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book spines

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03 Jul 2012

Like a kid in a charity shop

I remember being taken to charity shops as a child and being more interested in the toys rather...

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Hugo and Emilyn

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17 May 2012

How to make Friendship Bracelets

Friendship bracelets have totally come back into fashion. Originally popular in the 70s, then during...

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three friendship bracelets

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