Wigan charity to launch exciting fashion, art and music event with pre-loved clothes at bargain prices

A new event celebrating sustainability, fashion and community spirit is coming to Wigan as Love Reclaimed brings together art, music, catwalk models and guest speakers.

Rebuild with Hope is the charity behind the Love Reclaimed event which will be held at Wigan's newest venue, The Cotton Works, at 7pm on Wednesday April 1.

Adele Atherton of Tallula Vintage will bring sparkles to the event. Rebuild with Hope are getting ready to host Love Reclaimed - A Night of Second Chances held at Wigan's newest venue, The Cotton Works, Wigan. Love Reclaimed will bring together fashion, art, music and community for an event that celebrates second chances, sustainability and fresh starts.

placeholder image — Adele Atherton of Tallula Vintage will bring sparkles to the event. Rebuild with Hope are getting ready to host Love Reclaimed - A Night of Second Chances held at Wigan's newest venue, The Cotton Works, Wigan. Love Reclaimed will bring together fashion, art, music and community for an event that celebrates second chances, sustainability and fresh starts.

Collaborating with a host of Wigan-based creatives, it will include a live fashion show featuring high street and designer clothing donated by Very - available to buy at bargain prices – alongside a showcase of unique, upcycled garments, pop-up preloved stalls, from bric-a-brac to refurbished bikes, personalised and handmade items.

Special guest speakers will be in attendance including former England Rugby League Head Coach Shaun Wane and Founder of Coming Home, a project both in prison and in the community to support women returning home from custodial sentences.

from left, Lisa Burney and Jess Davis from ReDoo are involved in the event. Rebuild with Hope are getting ready to host Love Reclaimed - A Night of Second Chances held at Wigan's newest venue, The Cotton Works, Wigan. Love Reclaimed will bring together fashion, art, music and community for an event that celebrates second chances, sustainability and fresh starts.

Claire Taylor, director of community engagement and partnerships at Rebuild With Hope, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be bringing Loved Reclaimed to life with the backing of partners who genuinely believe in community, creativity and second chances.

"To host Loved Reclaimed in Wigan’s newest venue makes it even more special; it feels fitting that a night centred around renewal and opportunity is taking place in a space that represents new beginnings for the town.

“Loved Reclaimed is about the power of second chances; in fashion, in community and in people’s lives.

"Through the support of collaborators including Very, Redoo, Talulla Vintage, Ey-Up!, Radius, Lansafe, The Cycle Project, Little Worksop, Tamzin Does Art, and The Girl's Club,we’re creating an evening that blends style, sustainability and social impact."