chambeili® has been offering designer bridal and party wear to clients for the past 7 years. We have seen a rise and interest in more intricate hand embellished dresses from leading designers in Pakistan together with increased accessibility of online shopping and social media. We realised that over the years of making bridal and formal dresses for clients, there has been an interest in clients wanting to sell their outfit. We thought why not create a marketplace which offers clients the second hand luxury Pakistani Bridal and Formal wear to one platform. We will ensure that the seller can sell their outfit and the buyer a chance to invest in a high-end designer outfit at an affordable price.
If its mass market or luxury, if people can find a high-quality product for much less, they will buy used. The line between new and used apparel is becoming a blur for consumers and a powerful transformation in retail will unfold in the years to come.
According to second hand clothing retailer thredUP, their annual fashion resale report in 2019, shows that the market for pre-owned clothing is booming and grown 21 times faster than apparel retail. Its currently worth $24 billion and expected to reach $51 billion in 5 years. The stigma associated with pre-owned clothing has disappeared with more and more people buying pre-owned clothing.
We will only select a broad range of high-end, bridal and formal outfits from popular designers in Pakistan. We will have a strict quality process to ensure the garments meet our guidelines. Our in-house team will be there to make any alterations and repairs. Our end to end service will not only be easy for the seller but for the buyer. We strive on providing excellent customer service to all our clients. Your outfit will be available for clients to see via our platform on social media and an online magazine. Our expert tailors and designers will also advise you on upcycling your existing fabrics or dresses to create a new contemporary outfit for that special occasion.
Many clients would like to sell their bridal dresses as they would like to share their experience of their special day. This website will have a selection of pre-owned product lines from leading designers in Pakistan We will select only the highest quality products, all 100% original with proof of purchase and without any faults; and in pristine condition. By shopping pre-owned you are also helping the environment by reducing the production of garments and chemical dye pollution. You can also own a high-end designer dress at an affordable price.
Textile Waste Reduction
Pre-owned is one of the best ways to deal with textile waste as clothes get dumped after a few wears. When many clothes get discarded by most people, it generates an enormous amount of waste. Globally, textile production is one of the most polluting industries, producing 1.2 billion tons of CO 2 equivalent per year — more emissions than international flights and maritime shipping. The textiles system operates in an almost completely linear way: large amounts of non-renewable resources are extracted to produce clothes that are often used for only a short time, after which the materials are mostly sent to landfill or incinerated. Less than 1% of material used to produce clothing is recycled into new clothing, representing a loss of more than USD 100 billion worth of materials each year.
Chemical Pollution Reduction
A lot of water and chemicals go into manufacturing clothing. The textiles industry relies mostly on non-renewable resources – 98 million tonnes in total per year – including oil to produce synthetic fibres, fertilisers to grow cotton, and chemicals to produce, dye, and finish fibres and textiles. Textiles production (including cotton farming) also uses around 93 billion cubic metres of water annually, contributing to problems in some water-scarce regions. The use of substances of concern in textile production has negative effects on farmers, factory workers, and the surrounding environment. Textile production discharges high volumes of water containing hazardous chemicals into the environment. As an example, 20% of industrial water pollution globally is attributable to the dyeing and treatment of textiles. Local communities, while benefitting from employment in the industry, may suffer from its poor environmental practices. For example, discharging untreated production wastewater pollutes local rivers used for fishing, drinking, or bathing.
Prolonged Garment Life
The pre-owned market will prolong the life of luxury products. Items that will be sold on our platform will be of high quality, with a high percentage of garments being either worn once hardly worn. Brands wishing to be more eco- friendly will benefit from this circular luxury economy as well as younger consumers who are concerned with the social and environmental impact of their purchases.
Sustainable Mindset
Buying, selling and upcycling pre-owned clothing encourages and develops a more sustainable consumer mindset. Recycling luxury garments not only helps the environment by cutting down carbon emissions but on a socio-economic level, it allows people to create a new identity out of branded pre-owned clothing that offers them a better shot in the social world. On a society level, it develops a culture of recycling. Buying pre-owned assists in keeping the recycling system in place as people who can otherwise not afford these garments are able to wear them.
Quality Vintage Marketplace
The quality of vintage, second hand clothing shouldn’t be ignored either. Some clothing can be 30, 40 or even 50 years old and would have been worn, washed and dried for many years. Chances are the clothing will still look brand-new on the hanger so it will stand the test of time for many more years to come.
Luxury Goods at Reduced Price
Buying pre-owned luxury is one of the most savviest decisions a customer can make as they are buying quality garments at a fraction of the price. Pakistani designer luxury wear is not cheap either and with the new taxation introduction in 2019 prices have become more exorbitant. As an example, a Misha Lakani sari can cost £2000.00 brand new.
Exceptional Garment Quality
The quality of pre-owned garments from Pakistan's top designers are of exceptional quality with the use of expensive fabrics, hand embroidery and hand embellishments which takes months to produce. With our strict inspection process we will select on the finest pristine luxury bridal, formal and pret wear - all dry cleaned and free of marks, stains and damages.
In-house Tailoring
chambeili Pre-owned has a team of experts that can adjust your pre-owned purchase so it fits like a glove. Although their is a charge for refitting you are still purchasing a luxury item at a fraction of it's original cost price. In addition to refitting, our experts can also upcycle the pre-owned garment for example converting a skirt into a new garment or we can create a brand new piece to match the garment including complimentary hand embroidery and embellishment.
Market Leader
As the first company to launch pre-owned for Pakistan luxury wear and a solid track record in selling authentic and original merchandise for over 7 years- we will be able to offer a unique service on a global scale that will not only help reduce carbon emissions and cut down chemical pollution, but will pave the way to help create a more sustainable marketplace for Pakistani luxury goods based on circular economy principles – leading to better outcomes.
We will select a broad range of higher-end, bespoke outfits from popular designers in Pakistan and India. We have been in the fashion designer industry for 7 years and provide excellent customer service to all our clients. We have a large platform on social media and an online magazine. We have a team of experts and designers who will also advise you on upcycling your existing fabric/dress/saree and create a new contemporary outfit for that special occasion.
Many clients would like to sell their bridal dresses as they would like to share their experience of their special day. Our website preowned.chambeili.com will have a selection of pre-owned product lines from leading designers in Pakistan We will select only the highest quality products, all 100% original with proof of purchase and without any faults; and in pristine condition. By shopping pre-owned you are also helping the environment by reducing the production of garments and chemical dye pollution. You can also own a high-end designer dress at an affordable price.
If you would like more information on how to buy or sell pre-owned simply visit the links or alternatively if you wish to discuss any queries, please contact us by email on preowned@chambeili.com or send us a direct message on Facebook or Instagram and our team of experts will be happy to arrange an initial 30-minute free consultation.
If you are happy to purchase a pre-owned outfit, we will advise customers to read our faq’s and terms & conditions pages.
All our pre-owned garments are quality controlled and thoroughly verified for authentication before we allow them to be sold through our platforms. Customers can be rest assured that they are only going to be purchasing original luxury brands and the garments will be in prestine condition.