Gladrags Community Costume Resource Charity

Gladrags Community Costume Resource Charity Costume store open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 6pm, by appointment only. Please call Gladrags on 01273 609184.

Gladrags is a unique resource bringing the magic of costume to community/youth groups, schools & colleges, charities & not-for-profits, amateur & fringe arts. The charity is founded on the re-use and recycling of clothing and textiles: we are passionate about the sustainable impact of sharing community resources. We run a responsible rehoming scheme of costumes and fabrics, and share our sewing and craft skills within our community.

🎭There are many ways that you can make an impact in your community this Summer.By volunteering with us OR by setting up ...
17/06/2026

🎭There are many ways that you can make an impact in your community this Summer.

By volunteering with us OR by setting up an affordable donation to us at Gladrags.

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As a charity, we are committed to reaching groups and individuals who experience disadvantage and life challenges through the provision of our affordable and accessable costumes.

From our vast range of over 9000+ costumes, artefacts and textiles we are able to resource this to the community, educational and wellbeing projects where the inclusive nature of dressing up, supports and enriches the work of local community groups.

♻🎭 It's your donations that help give us that much needed help to support our charity needs.

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📸 Wonderful Brighton community enjoying our photobooth at this years Brighton Festival Our Place Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

🌍👘🤝GLADRAGS' REHOME IT! at BIG YELLOW SELF STORAGECan you make use of our surplus fabric, pre-loved costumes, props and ...
12/06/2026

🌍👘🤝GLADRAGS' REHOME IT! at BIG YELLOW SELF STORAGE

Can you make use of our surplus fabric, pre-loved costumes, props and haberdashery? We offer these items free to community organisations, arts groups, students, and educational institutions.

If you are sourcing costumes for school plays, don't forget we have a wide selection of costumes and props to hire at affordable and subsidised rates in our main Gladrags Costume Resource store.

📅Our next Open Event is on Saturday 27 June, you can book an appointment using this link and we will be in touch to confirm: Gladrags 'Rehome It!'

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If you would like to arrange an alternative time, please email: [email protected].

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🎉 Prom season is here! 🎉Every young person deserves to enjoy their prom, regardless of budget.At Gladrags we're offering...
11/06/2026

🎉 Prom season is here! 🎉

Every young person deserves to enjoy their prom, regardless of budget.

At Gladrags we're offering a **Pay What You Can Prom Hire Scheme** for Year 11 and Year 13 students, with **no minimum charge**. We have a wide range of prom outfits available in sizes XS–XXL, plus alteration support to help achieve the perfect fit.

By hiring instead of buying, you're not only saving money but also supporting a more sustainable, circular approach to fashion. 🌍✨

Appointments are available in our Brighton costume store on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Please help us spread the word to students, parents, carers and schools who may benefit.

You can find our look book here:https://sites.create-cdn.net/sitefiles/9/4/0/94028/promdresslookbook-compressed.pdf

🌍Make your prom sustainable, for the planet and your pocket!

☎️ Please call us on: 01273 609184

Happy Great Big Green Week! 🌍✨👗​We're thrilled to celebrate the talent of local theatre and their green credentials! Thi...
10/06/2026

Happy Great Big Green Week! 🌍✨👗

​We're thrilled to celebrate the talent of local theatre and their green credentials!

This week, we are shining a spotlight on how incredible local groups, like the Henfield Theatre Company, choose to hire instead of buy for their productions. 🎭💚

​By hiring from Gladrags for affordable, high-quality costumes, local theatres help reduce waste, keep textiles in circulation, and prove that stage magic doesn’t have to cost the Earth.💫

From the iconic characters of The Wizard of Oz (📸 as seen in the stunning production shot from a previous Henfield production), choosing sustainable costume hire is a green win for the community and the planet. 🦁🤖🌾👠

​Therefore, please make sure to support for their upcoming show.

​🎶 Henfield Theatre Company Presents: Movers & Shakers 🎶
​What: Six iconic scenes. One unforgettable show.
​When: 19 & 20 June at 7:30 PM
​Where: Henfield Hall
​Tickets: Only £10!
​Head over to henfieldtheatrecompany.com to grab your tickets and support local, sustainable community arts.

Let's keep the stage green! 🎬🌱

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💫👗🙏🏽This Volunteers' Week, we’d like to thank our wonderful Gladrags volunteers and everyone who helped prep for today’s...
07/06/2026

💫👗🙏🏽This Volunteers' Week, we’d like to thank our wonderful Gladrags volunteers and everyone who helped prep for today’s vintage fair.

​Every hanger steamed, every rail sorted, every treasure saved is bringing vintage style to life and it’s all down to their hard work.💫👗

​Communities celebrating sustainable fashion together. Supporting creativity, growing friendships and tackling textile waste from the ground up, we’re lucky to have such an incredible crew!

📸 The morning crew, Kathy and Neil at
Vintage Fair!

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👗🌸 Join ​Gladrags at this Sundays Vintage Market Fair Gladrags will be showcasing a curated vintage collection at the up...
03/06/2026

👗🌸 Join ​Gladrags at this Sundays Vintage Market Fair

Gladrags will be showcasing a curated vintage collection at the upcoming Vintage Market Fair, hosted at the iconic Saltdean Lido.

🌸👗 ​As part of our commitment to sustainable fashion and high-quality heritage pieces, we have selected an exceptional range of vintage garments and accessories perfect vintage for all seasons.

👗🌸 ​Selling vintage apparel serves as an essential fundraising stream for Gladrags. The proceeds from these sales directly enable us to support outreach communities by providing affordable, accessible costumes and resources for community groups, schools, and creative projects.

​📆 ​Date: Sunday, 7th June 2026
⏰️​Time: Commencing at 11:00 AM
🏊‍♂️Location: Saltdean Lido, Saltdean Park Rd, Saltdean, Brighton

​Join us to support sustainable fashion and help us continue our vital community outreach work in our cities most beautiful Art Deco venue.

​Tickets are FREE and registration is available via website.

​We look forward to seeing.

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Join ​Gladrags at the Vintage Market Fair: ​We are pleased to announce that Gladrags will be showcasing a curated collec...
03/06/2026

Join ​Gladrags at the Vintage Market Fair:
​We are pleased to announce that Gladrags will be showcasing a curated collection at the upcoming Vintage Market Fair, hosted at the iconic Saltdean Lido.

​As part of our commitment to sustainable fashion and high-quality heritage pieces, we have selected an exceptional range of vintage garments and accessories perfect for the summer

​Beyond offering unique historical pieces, every purchase made at our stand directly supports our core mission. Selling vintage apparel serves as an essential fundraising stream for Gladrags.

The proceeds from these sales directly enable us to support outreach communities by providing affordable, accessible costumes and resources for community groups, schools, and creative projects.

​Event Details:
​Date: Sunday, 7th June 2026
​Time: Commencing at 11:00 AM
​Location: Saltdean Lido, Saltdean Park Rd, Saltdean, Brighton
​Join us to support sustainable fashion, connect with our team, and help us continue our vital community outreach work in one of the UK’s most beautiful Art Deco venues.
​Tickets and registration are available via Eventbrite. Secure your admission here: [Insert Eventbrite Link]
​We look forward to welcoming you to our stand.
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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