In major parts of the world such as NYC and London thrift shops have been around for years. The first Oxfam shop in the UK was set up in 1947. Thereafter, high society ladies palmed their second hand designer garments off at their closest thrift shop in aid of charity, hence the trend grew. Many designer pieces still with the hang tags on, landed on the rails of these famous thrift shops.
All in the name of charity, Soliette in Cape Town is a thriving thrift shop that was set up by Lauren Searll. Sweet-hearted, kind and gentle, Lauren has created a cheap chic thrift shop as a point of focus where second hand goods are bought and sold in aid of charity.
Soliette supports various charities that are in extra need of a helping hand. Angie who runs Soliette is full of energy and ideas for generating funds in support of their worthy cause.
You never know what you might find at Soliette, perhaps a designer top, or frock, jewellery and shoes, bags galore and so much more.
QueenB!……..Abuzzing off
