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By Chelsea Ravizza
Ashley De-Campo established the Burdekin Clothes Shop Facebook page in December of 2021 to solve one simple problem many women face: too many clothes, too little closet space.
Looking for a solution, Ashley created the group in addition to other Burdekin trade Facebook pages in the interest of harboring a niche topic with a tailored audience.
“I needed to make room in my cupboard, and I had lots of clothes that still had their tags on, clothes I had never worn before, and clothes in really good condition,” explained Ashley.
“It felt like a bit of a waste, so I thought why not make some money out of them by selling them.”
The sustainable fashion page has blossomed into a lively community of over 2,200 women looking to make some space and make some cash.
Members often hop onto the page to search for unique costume pieces other people may have buried in their closets, finishing touches to Race Day outfits, or even to post enquiries on clothing pieces they cannot find anywhere else.
“I felt like it was something everyone would be able to get involved in, because particularly us women, we’re all in the same boat with having too many clothes not being worn and needing to make space in our closets.”
Ashely, as the page’s administrator, monitors the member requests to ensure all Burdekin Clothes Shop members are living in the local region to simplify the trading process.
“I wanted the interactions to be as easy and stress free as possible, and not have people wanting to be sent clothes or come from out of town, and it was an easier option to create a more intimate group with less people to make it easier for all the users,” explained Ashely.
Since creating the page, Ashley has received an overwhelmingly positive response she never could have imagined, and she is very grateful for the community’s continued support.
“I just thought there would be a handful of people, but 2,200 members is huge!
“I’m so grateful for the community getting involved, and for making the Burdekin Clothes Shop such a successful and supportive group.”
Caption: Ashley De-Campo. Photo supplied
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