'Browse the carefully selected range of vintage and quality designer pieces all at TRAID's charity stores, but at key locations across London (Brixton, Shepherds Bush and Westbourne Grove) and this Brighton emporium pay particular attention to the newly re-launched TRAIDremade range of unique customised clothes.  The pieces have been cleverly tailored by stylists to reflect the trends of the areas." Vogue, October 2008

"What a fabulous selection of cutting edge clothes, great!  The people who work here are so very helpful, happy and friendly who genuinely care.  Thank you!" Suzy, TRAID Holloway Customer, July 2008

"Best dress selection in a charity shop in the whole of Britain!"  Rosie, TRAID Holloway Customer, July 10 2008

'Undoubtedly London's hippest charity shop' guardian.co.uk, May 2008

''London's 100 Hottest Shops - TRAID No. 39 - 'For books head to the Shepherd's Bush branch; for designer bargains visit the Wetbourne Park store; for exclusive one-off fashion, quirky vintage and TRAID's remade line, it's got to be Brixton.' Time Out, May 2008

"Fantastic Shop, Fantastic People, Love Shopping Here."  TRAID Hammersmith Customers, 4 June 2008

“Hackney Council has worked closely with TRAID since 2003 to reduce textile waste in the borough.  As well as delivering a professionally run clothes recycling service, TRAID also work with young people in schools across Greater London, including in Hackney, to stimulate debate about the fashion industry, and encourage more clothes recycling.” Cllr Alan Laing, Hackney’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood, June 2008

“Brighton and Hove Council has worked with TRAID since 2006 to boost textile recycling in the region.  It’s been a rewarding partnership with TRAID providing our residents with a professionally run and ethical textile recycling service.  As a charity, they are dedicated to working towards a sustainable future through the reuse and recycling of clothing, and it’s great to know that the profits raised from the collection of clothing support international development projects.”  Ben Sellar, Recycling Department, Brighton & Hove City Council, June 2008

'I love this store...TRAID scour through the donations and sort out eh genuine designer or vintage gems.  Some of the clothes you can pick up are truly amazing:  infinitely more stylish and significantly cheaper than you would pick up in a 'vintage' boutique.' Fabfrocks fashion blog, May 2008

Top 20 Vintage Shops, TRAID Westbourne Grove- 'Unlike some charity shops in the area where all you find is tatty high-street casts-offs, TRAID has a huge mix of good vintage, high street and designer'  Time Out, March 2008


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