Red Carpets to Resale

Fearne Cotton, Suranne Jones and Jim Chapman amongst stars whose designer donations go under the hammer for Blue Cross

As consumers increasingly turn to pre-loved fashion for occasion wear and party-season looks this festive season, pet charity Blue Cross is celebrating the power of second-hand style with a one-week eBay auction of celebrity-donated fashion, jewellery and accessories, to raise vital funds for pets in need.

Dubbed ‘Paw-ty with Purpose’, the auction brings together designer donations from a star-studded line up of celebrity, influencers and stylists' including Twiggy, Fearne Cotton, Coleen Nolan, Pam Ferris, Vicky McClure, Suranne Jones, Jim Chapman, Gaby Roslin and George MacKay, featuring coveted pieces from Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry and Oscar de la Renta.

From designer dresses worn at awards ceremonies to jewellery and accessories collected during press tours, shoes and statement pieces, the collection features fashion with a story to tell. Alongside vintage finds and one-of-a-kind items with celebrity provenance, the auction offers fashion fans the chance to pounce on distinctive pieces that stand out from the crowd at more accessible price points.

Andrew Gibbens, Retail Operations Manager at Blue Cross said: “We are hugely grateful for all of the incredibly kind donations we have received from celebrities, influencers and stylists. As pre-loved fashion leads the pack as a first choice rather than second best, more people are choosing unique pieces that offer a more sustainable way to shop. Resale auctions like ‘Paw-ty with Purpose’ give shoppers the chance to uncover hidden treasures while extending the life of existing clothing and accessories, reducing waste and supporting a more circular fashion economy.

“Our auction, which is packed full of beautiful pieces ready for a new home, brings together incredible celebrity-donated fashion with the chance to support a great cause. Whether it’s a designer dress, a statement accessory or a treasured piece with a story behind it, every item shows how fashion can have a second life, while raising vital funds for Blue Cross and giving pets something to wag their tails about.” Paws at the ready, bidding opens at 9pm on Sunday 15 November, with prices starting from £9.99. There’s just one week to sniff out a bargain before the auction closes at 9pm on Sunday 22 November. Fashion lovers can browse the collection, find their next wardrobe favourite while showing support for Blue Cross and its work to help pets in need.

Auction highlights include: Reiss dress donated by Gaby Roslin Dolce & Gabbana dress donated by Professor Kate Williams Burberry suit donated by George MacKay Temperley velvet jacket donated by Felicity Kendal Zara sequin top donated by Twiggy Oscar de la Renta earrings donated by SheerLuxe Founder, Georgie Coleridge Cole Jack Davison suit donated by Jim Chapman Balenciaga silk dress donated by fashion journalist and influencer, Liv Kirby To discover the collection and place a bid, visit bluecross.org.uk/paw-ty and get your claws on a bargain for Blue Cross.