This Old Thing
There's something about vintage clothing that makes presenter Dawn O'Porter think people should buy old items instead of today's mass-produced clothes: They are unique and don't cost as much as the current stuff. She hopes to make people see her point of view on "This Old Thing." In each episode, O'Porter acts as a stylist by helping a person make the most of hand-me-downs and thrift-store finds to make a fashion statement. She also takes a look at the history of fashion and showcases some of the most iconic fashion items of recent history. The show features a team of seamstresses and tailors who ask people to bring them secondhand clothes and accessories to be valued, repaired and revived with a few quick alterations.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- Reality
There's something about vintage clothing that makes presenter Dawn O'Porter think people should buy old items instead of today's mass-produced clothes: They are unique and don't cost as much as the current stuff. She hopes to make people see her point of view on "This Old Thing." In each episode, O'Porter acts as a stylist by helping a person make the most of hand-me-downs and thrift-store finds to make a fashion statement. She also takes a look at the history of fashion and showcases some of the most iconic fashion items of recent history. The show features a team of seamstresses and tailors who ask people to bring them secondhand clothes and accessories to be valued, repaired and revived with a few quick alterations.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Chevonne
45 mins
Dawn O'Porter has a real challenge with Bristol girl, Chevonne, who refuses to shop anywhere other than the high street. Chevonne's clothes are always brand new, but she's tired of looking the same as everyone else.
Episode 2
Emma
46 mins
Dawn O'Porter meets Reading girl Emma, whose love of high street clothes has left her dissatisfied when it comes to her rather lacklustre wardrobe. Meanwhile, Dawn's sewing workshop gives a bomber jacket a facelift.
Episode 3
Liza
45 mins
Dawn faces tough opposition from vintage-hater Liza from Doncaster. Liza's not shy of spending a small fortune on one-off, bold fashion statements to help her stand out from the crowd.
Episode 4
Alice
45 mins
Dawn pulls out all the vintage stops with Brighton girl Alice. This High Street devotee doesn't do 'girly,' preferring to opt for comfy and casual - a die-hard habit from her student days.
Episode 5
Elissa
46 mins
Dawn O'Porter meets her toughest vintage adversary so far in the shape of Elissa from Sheffield. Elissa wants to stand out from the crowd and wear clothes to reflect her personality, but vintage has never been an option.
Episode 6
Lucie
46 mins
Dawn O'Porter meets Lucie from London. Despite having clothes piled up to the rafters, Lucie's high street addiction isn't giving her any wardrobe satisfaction.