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Sarah Ward

Edinburgh charity shop's huge designer sale kicks off with Vivienne Westwood and Chloe

Fashionistas after some new year swag can snap up heels by Vivienne Westwood for a bargain £40 at a branch of Shelter.

Shelter Scotland's branch in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, has transformed into a boutique selling collectables and designer garbs since 2003.

Westwood died on December 29 aged 81 but her playful collaboration with plastic shoe wear brand Melissa became a 2000s icon.

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Red PVC peep-toe heels by the punk legend were on sale for £40.

Brocade Victorian-style boots by Chloe were on sale for £80.

A hat from Turkmenistan's traditional dress was on sale for £40.

A painting by Jeannette Lassen is being sold for £250.

Royal Crown Derby animal figures were sold for £20 each.

French antique knife rests dating from 1910 by Maison Gallia were marked at £400.

Last year's event raised more than £20,000 for the housing and homelessness charity.

Early jazz shellac records by Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie are also on sale, along with clothing and shoes from Prada, Fendi, and Ralph Lauren.

Director of Shelter Scotland, Alison Watson, said: "Over the years our January launch has been a red-letter day for bargain hunters in Edinburgh and beyond.

"As well as offering an exciting range of items to our customers, the event raises thousands of pounds for Shelter Scotland's fight against homelessness and insecure housing.

"Running for two decades now, our January launch this year promises to be very special.

"I'd like to thank all our customers and donors for their generosity, both in the year that's gone by and the year to come.

"Too many people, including thousands of children, are denied their right to a safe, secure and affordable housing.

"It's Shelter Scotland's mission to change that and your support keeps us in that fight."

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