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Lisa Jordan launches Closet Clearout. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ

Lisa Jordan launches Closet Clearout. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ

KERRY women are being urged to declutter their wardrobes and cross the Cork-Kerry border with their haul for a very good cause. Concern Worldwide, Ireland’s largest humanitarian aid agency, has launched ‘Closet Clearout’ with the help of Cork fashionista Just Jordan (Lisa Jordan).

The fundraising initiative was launched with a photoshoot in Cork by Killarney photographer Marek Hajdasz yesterday.

It encourages women to give a little and get back a lot by renting a clothes rail at the event taking place at The Clarion Hotel on Sunday, June 12, at 12pm.

The Closet Clearout is an opportunity for women to finally part ways with that pricey dress they have only worn once, such as to a wedding, but it is now starting to gather dust in their wardrobe.

Concern is offering the chance to finally say cheerio to the dress, make some money and potentially grab a designer bargain while helping people living in some of the world’s most impoverished areas.

How it works: Participants purchase a rail at €35 to sell their unwanted garments. When there, they have the chance to make cash from the sale of their rail while browsing other rails and grabbing a bargain for themselves too.
All proceeds from the rail purchases goes to Concern Worldwide.

Just Jordan will be there on the day offering invaluable advice to sellers and will even showcase some of the best dresses up for grabs on the day.

Speaking at the launch at Fran & Jane retailers on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork city yesterday, Lisa Jordan said: “I always hoped if my blog was ever successful, I would be able to use it to help those in need. I think it's very important to give back and use your voice to make a difference. Concern is a highly respected aid agency and to be involved is truly an honour.

“I will be at the event helping and giving people tips on their stalls. I would urge people to get involved because not only is it an amazing cause but also it gives them the opportunity to declutter their wardrobes and make a little bit of money themselves. It's a girls’ day out with a really positive result, helping those who are desperately in need.”

For more details on ‘Closet Clearout’ and how you can get involved log on to www.bit.ly/ClosetClearoutCork for more details.
 

 
Pictured, top, Lisa Jordan launches Closet Clearout. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ