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More than £20k of designer clothing dropped off at charity shop in Tunbridge Wells

More than £20,000 worth of designer clothing has been dropped off at a charity shop.

Mind in High Street, Tunbridge Wells received the items over the last week, mainly from one generous donor.

The list of expensive garments includes dresses worth more than £2,000 each, an Erdem skirt (favoured by Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle), as well as a selection from top designers Gucci and Prada.

Shop Manager Alison Homewood
Shop Manager Alison Homewood

A lot of what has been donated still has original price tags on and seems completely un-worn.

Shop staff have researched the value of the items to try and get the best return for the charity but shoppers may still find a vintage gem at an appealing price.

After setting up a special display for the new clothes Shop manager Alison Homewood, who has worked there for 14 years, says they have been especially busy.

Racks are full of designer goodies at Mind
Racks are full of designer goodies at Mind

She added that while the charity is thankful for the items, she doesn't want them to distract from the kindness of regular donors.

"It's fantastic to get all this stuff," she said, "but it does not detract from the normal donations - the stuff we sell for £5 or £6.

An Erdem skirt with original tags showing its retail price of £1,180
An Erdem skirt with original tags showing its retail price of £1,180

"Yes, it's great to have this amazing quality clothing but it's amazing that people bring things in everyday otherwise we would not have been here for 20 years."

The shop celebrated two decades in business just one month ago. Over that time it has brought in more than £2,000,000.

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