With the environmental impact of the apparel industry becoming increasingly concerned as a major cause of global warming, fashion’s hottest trend isn’t the length of the skirt or the color of the season.

Vintage, consignment and online services such as The Real Real and Poshmark are booming, sustainability and resale.

In Darien, the DCA thrift shop on Post Road has been on the trend for over 90 years, becoming a local hub where savvy fashionistas scoop up luxury, contemporary designer goods at thrift store prices.

— Announcement from Darien Community Association

Image from DCA

The new date for the event is Wednesday, September 14th.

To highlight the need for greener shopping, the Darien Community Association will host a sustainable fashion show on Wednesday, September 14 (new date), featuring designer fashions for sale at DCA thrift stores. To do.

“Fashion shows are a great way to showcase the high-quality clothing and accessories that we sell in our shop,” says Thrift Shop Manager Deb Danile.

The show features local models showcasing outfits styled with pieces from leading designers such as Gucci, Celine, Jil Sander, Valentino and Prada, as well as contemporary brands such as Rag & Bone, Mother and Helmut Lang, among many others. will appear.

All apparel, shoes, bags and accessories from the runway, plus additional merchandise for women, men and kids, will be on sale at the shopping event following the show.

“With the growing popularity of resale, it was the right time to spotlight Thrift Shop as the best place to find sustainable fashion,” said Daniil.

if you go…

tickets The event, held at the Darien Community Association (274 Middlesex Road, Darien), costs $25 and can be purchased from the DCA website.

the evening begins There will be a wine reception at 7:00 PM, followed by a show at approximately 7:30 PM followed by shopping.

all tickets Buyers enter a raffle for door prizes Win a Jimmy Choo handbag.

separate lottery Other designer bags are also part of the event. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the show as well as at the DCA Thrift Shop at 966 Boston Post Road, Darien. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.

Sustainable Designer Fashion Show Sponsor: DR Bank

For 99 years, DCA has dedicated Darien to life by providing thought-provoking programs, lectures and classes, philanthropic activities including scholarships for Darien High School alumni, the volunteer-staffed DCA Thrift Shop at Post Road, and a beautiful environment for private life. enriched the community. parties and special events.