Charity shopping is the next big thing in fashion. For whatever reason, whether it be the deep economic recession leaving us less disposable cash in our pockets, or the resurgence in vintage dressing, or simply a desire to step outside the normal fashion perimeters,  more and more people are taking their first trip to a charity shop, and liking what they find. I first discovered charity shopping in my teens.  I visited my local shops on a regular basis, hunting for a-line skirts, crushed velvet apparel, vintage underskirts and nighties, and 70’s Adidas tops. I loved my local charity shops, but they weren’t for everyone, with a somewhat musty smell…