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In Photos: Darien thrift shop showcases secondhand designer clothes at Sustainable Fashion Show

Mollie Hersh

Sep. 21, 2022

Models take the runway for the Sustainable Designer fashion show hosted by the Darien Community Association Wednesday Sept. 14. — 1of6
Models take the runway for the Sustainable Designer fashion show hosted by the Darien Community Association Wednesday Sept. 14.
Laura Racanelli

DARIEN — From casual wear to wedding gowns, sustainable shopping was the star of the runway at the recent Darien Community Association's Sustainable Fashion Show.

Local models showcased a variety of vintage and secondhand designer outfits, all provided by the DCA Thrift Shop and sold after the show for a fraction of the original retail cost.

The show featured iconic designer brands such as Burberry and Elizabeth Arden along with more contemporary pieces from the likes of Rag & Bone and Helmut Lang.