Overview

• Alice Bolster purchased a pre-loved Vivienne Westwood wedding dress on Vinted for £2.5k, saving £3.5k off its retail price of £5k–£6k.
• She negotiated the price down from £2.8k, showcasing the potential for cost savings through online resale platforms.
• In line with her sustainable values, Alice gave her bridesmaids £30 each to find second-hand outfits, with most sourcing them on Vinted.
• Alice, whose wardrobe is 95% pre-loved, founded her vintage fashion business, We Go Full Circle, in 2021 to promote circular fashion.
• Following media coverage of her wedding, Alice is considering renting out her Vivienne Westwood dress to other brides.