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Raid My Wardrobe

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About

I am Rachel Prest, mother of two, eco fashionista and founder of Raid My Wardrobe.

2010 began as a way for me to refresh, recycle and reinvent my own life – to pursue my interests and balance my wardrobe, my home life and a do something I was passionate about.

I became a fan of recycling second-hand clothing during my less affluent times as a student. After finishing my degree and teaching for years – yes I started out as a primary school teacher and then moved into management of a children’s charity before becoming a mother and founding Raid My Wardrobe.

People are really surprised when they realise that I don’t have a background in fashion.  I have a passion and interest in all things sustainable and natural. I’m a greenie at heart and am passionate about all things green- eco fashion, eco styling, clean food, natural health and I love inspiring others in many ways.

Once I became a mum, my priorities about family and work life balanced changed. I needed to simplify things more. I looked in my wardrobe at my ‘work’ clothes, ‘going out’ clothes, clothes that didn’t really fit me quite right any more and I toyed with the idea of selling on eBay or other markets, but thought it would take too much time and effort for little return.

I thought “Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could just have one big hall set up, where people could sell their items and others could come to shop”.

With encouragement and support from my then husband and friends, I transformed this idea into a simple and rewarding reality. The inaugural event held in May 2010 attracted over 1000 people and so Raid My Wardrobe born.

The name and branding is all my own design, I even feature in the logo, with help from my photographer friend Ric Woods who insisted I come up with a logo that was small enough to look good on anything from a bumper sticker to a billboard.

“I wanted something that reflected the events professionalism, but also personal enough to make you stop and think, Hey, I could be a part of that!”

Raid My Wardrobe has grown to become more than a women’s preloved fashion event. It’s an institution that celebrates women of all shapes, sizes, styles and tastes. It is a melting pot of gorgeous fashion inspiration from upcycling, eco-styling, sustainable slow fashion, eco-chic, refashioning, preloved on-trend, vintage and retro.

“It is great to see so many women who wouldn’t normally shop at op shops embrace the Raid My Wardrobe concept, many women are becoming more and more environmentally conscious and socially aware of the impact of fast fashion and the fashion industry.” Buying second-hand is trendily eco-friendly too; it stops perfectly wearable clothes from wasting away as landfill.

Raid My Wardrobe is your place to refresh, recycle and reinvent your wardrobe.

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“The idea of giving new life to preloved clothes and also passing on pieces of my own to new homes holds a very real appeal to me and I want to educate and inspire everyone to do the same.”

AS SEEN IN

Over the years we have featured in many media publications – TV, radio, newspaper, magazine, blogs most notably Channel 9 Mornings, That’s Life, mX newspaper, Newcastle Herald, ABC radio, NBN News.

To view a current, full list of online and offline publications, we’ve been featured in, click here.

 

GIVING BACK

I love to give back to the community in ways that benefit humanity, community and the environment.

Over the years we have supported Vinnies, Lifeline, Samaritans, Wesley Mission, Salvos and Red Cross with hundreds of kilos of clothing donations. Each year we conduct a Bra Drive for Uplift Project. Our sustainable eco-chic fashion event supports Fashion Revolution and we partner with The Got Your Back Sista charity each year to support women escaping domestic violence. We also have made a monthly pledge to support sustainable blog Eco Warrior Princess.

For a full current list with description and images of the numerous organisations we have supported over the years click here.

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I love to read mail and hear how I have inspired you, send me an email at info@raidmywardrobe.com.au

 

MEDIA & PRESS and COLLABORATION ENQUIRIES

I am available for interviews and speaking engagements and I’d love to hear from you!

Contact me directly at info@raidmywardrobe.com.au or via the contact page.

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Details Of Our Next Events

Raid My Wardrobe Cessnock
Sunday 12th November
10.00am – 1pm
The Cessnock Leagues Club, Cessnock

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Rachel's haul from Raid My Wardrobe Cessnock Editi Rachel's haul from Raid My Wardrobe Cessnock Edition. All garments purchased were only $5 each. Many brands new with tags still attached. Such a score approximately $600-$700 worth of clothing for only $60 #recycledfashion #prelovedfashion
MY GIFT - It's a gift that I've been able to conti MY GIFT - It's a gift that I've been able to continue to provide @raidmywardrobe to our community this year with the support of local councils. 

👗It's not all about fashion and bargain hunting.

❤️ It's about connection, community.

👕 It's about sharing valuable resources already in circulation.

🪡 It's about honouring the labour/time, skills and resources that went into creating the garments.

💰 It's about giving local people an opportunity to make extra cash to pay bills, provide for their kids.

💵 It's about keeping cash currency in circulation. 

👭 It's about donating clothing to women escaping domestic violence who leave home with nothing to now have clothing to wear. 

👭 It's about friendship and fun. 

❤️ It's about love and support.
RAID MY WARDROBE open 10.30 - 1pm. Tickets $5 at t RAID MY WARDROBE open 10.30 - 1pm. Tickets $5 at the door. ATM on-site.
We can't contain our excitement, and we can't wait We can't contain our excitement, and we can't wait to see you there. 

Get ready for a day filled with fashion, style, and eco-conscious shopping. Whether you're looking for clothing, accessories, or more, we've got it all in 25 stalls!

Prepurchase your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.com/CLHCU
Only 2 more sleeps until the fashion extravaganza! Only 2 more sleeps until the fashion extravaganza! 🛌💤 

Get ready to score the best-preloved styles, from clothing to accessories, at our upcoming event. You won't want to miss it! 💃👠👜

Location: 
Cessnock Leagues Club 

Grab your tickets from the link in bio to jump the queue on the day. 

 #prelovedclothingaustralia #thriftfashionfinds #ecostylist #thriftfashion #thrifting #newcastlensw #prelovedclothing #pokolbin #newcastleaustralia
Looking for fashion that stands out from the crowd Looking for fashion that stands out from the crowd? 🌟 
Vintage lovers, this one's for you! 🌸 Step into a world of nostalgia with my 12 one-of-a-kind vintage gems.

Gwen's stall is a unique blend of vintage and gently preloved clothing that caters to a range of styles, from preppy to grunge. Each piece has been lovingly cared for and thoughtfully stored to maintain its quality.

Discover brands like Rollas Jeans, Country Road, American Apparel, Afends, Thrills Co, Lee Jeans, Levi’s, Lioness, Motel, Princess Highway, French Connection, Witchery, David Lawrence, Leona Edmiston, Tokito, GUESS, and Limited Edition Daisy Converse, as well as footwear from ROC Boots and West Boots.

See you Sunday! 
Pre purchase your tickets today via link in bio

 #thriftfashionfinds #thrifting #thriftfashion #prelovedclothingaustralia #ecostylist #newcastlensw #cessnock #cessnocknsw #prelovedfashionaustralia
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