Featuring a range of collectable items up for grabs, including Valentino and Jimmy Choo, it’s no surprise collectors and fashion fans alike flocked to the Raeburn Place store.
People formed a huge queue outside of the shop.(Image: Supplied)
Edinburgh shoppers gathered in a huge queue outside of a Stockbridge charity shop in anticipation of a January launch event on Saturday, January 3. For the last 22 years, Shelter Scotland has run its legendary January Stockbridge new year launch and this year was no different.
Featuring a range of collectable items up for grabs, including Valentino and Jimmy Choo, it’s no surprise collectors and fashion fans alike flocked to the Raeburn Place store.
Every year, staff and volunteers at the Stockbridge shop offer up a huge range of some of the most thrilling and intriguing items donated over the course of the last 12 months.
Shoppers had a chance to get their hands on Valentino and Jimmy Choo footwear, silk scarves by Liberty, and designer clothing from brands including Hobbs, Jigsaw, Brora, Ralph Lauren, Barbour, and All Saints.
And for the vintage lovers, there was a large selection of Victorian jewellery, a Georgian Hallmarked silver condiment set, and a mid-century collective tea set including Susie Cooper and Poole.
Shelter Scotland Director, Alison Watson, said: “For more than two decades now the Shelter Scotland’s January Stockbridge launch event has been marked in the calendars of Edinburgh’s discerning shoppers.
“Scotland’s housing emergency now means there are more than 10,180 children in Scotland with nowhere to call home and without urgent long-term action, homelessness will rise.
“Your support keeps us in the fight against homelessness, so ahead of this exciting event I’d like to thank all our customers and donors for their generosity.”
Images of the launch event showed groups of people waiting in line for a chance to get themselves some designer gear.
Before the event, Shelter Scotland Stockbridge Shop Manager, Peter Jew, added: “I can’t wait to welcome all our customers to our legendary event in Edinburgh.
“For the 23rd year, we are showcasing and celebrating our donations. We’re immensely grateful to everyone who contributed, and I’m not surprised a bit that it grows every year as our donors are very generous.
“Those who queue outside are always in for a massive treat with exciting quality finds everywhere around the shop. It is a great opportunity to grab something special while supporting Shelter Scotland in the fight against the Housing Emergency.
“It’s an extravaganza!”