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An Asian model in her early 20s wears a silver dress with a cinched waist and full skirt as well as long sleeved navy gloves and some glitzy accessories.

7 Dec 2022

After decades of second hand style, what might you search Oxfam shops for?
30-something Miquita Oliver has her afro-textured hair brushed back into a ponytail of dip-dyed plaits and curls and smiles warmly. She has a nose ring and wears a light blue shirt and blue jeans. Piles of second hand clothes are behind her.

2 Sep 2022

Oxfam's Second Hand Clothes Ambassador Miquita Oliver

1 Sep 2022

How to give garments with holes a second chance at life
Felicity Jones

1 Sep 2022

Felicity Jones for Oxfam's Second Hand September
Clothes at an Oxfam recycling plant. Credit: Kitty Norwell/Oxfam

16 Aug 2022

Does the thrill of buying a new item of clothing last longer when you buy second hand?

4 Aug 2022

Upgrade a classic white shirt with ruffles

1 Aug 2022

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Second Hand

16 Jun 2022

Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2022
Opening of the new Oxfam Superstore in Cowley, Oxford.

8 Jun 2022

Top tips to start your vinyl collection from our Oxfam Music Shop experts
Yellow abstract paintings on the wall of the Oxfam superstore with second hand furniture in the background.

6 Apr 2022

Oxfam's top tips for sustainable living
Online shop photography

17 Mar 2022

What is the Oxfam Online Shop?

10 Jan 2022

Where to buy second hand books online