Preloved Project

Preloved Project Op shop culture has taken a fashionable and funky turn positioning itself as a new way of living.

The Preloved project brings the art of the op shopping experience to life in a multi-media and experiential way.

We are back for one night in February. 4th Feb on Karangahape road. More details to come!Preloved Project: T-Shirt Works...
21/01/2026

We are back for one night in February. 4th Feb on Karangahape road. More details to come!

Preloved Project: T-Shirt Workshop & Mini Fashion Studio
by Serena Stevenson

The Preloved Project is a community-led creative story project founded by multimedia artist Serena Stevenson, celebrating second-hand clothing, conscious consumption, and personal expression.

For one night on Karangahape Road, Preloved Project will pop up with a hands-on T-shirt workshop and mini fashion studio. Participants are invited to purchase a pre-loved T-shirt from a local K Rd op-shop, customise it on the spot with guided making techniques from Julie Stevens, JUNA label (fashion designer), and then step into the studio to be photographed wearing your one-of-a-kind creation.

Each participant will receive their portrait after the event - a keepsake celebrating creativity, individuality, and the joy of giving clothing a second life.

This activation is about slowing down, making together, and honouring the stories we wear.
Thank you so much!

Fell upon this clever cafe - The Salvation Army New Zealand, opshop Wellington!
27/11/2025

Fell upon this clever cafe - The Salvation Army New Zealand, opshop Wellington!

Onehunga - with -lisa today. This has got to be our next Preloved Project community area! Look at the incredible finds! ...
06/11/2025

Onehunga - with -lisa today.
This has got to be our next Preloved Project community area!
Look at the incredible finds!
Vinnies, Salvation Army, Red Cross, and a cute little gem St Mary’s, with a 50% discount at the moment. Then wow you e got to get to Re Circle - this concept is innovative, creative by giving a well designed space (shop) for anyone to sell clothes, crafts, etc.

Today I’m decking out my cabin and have managed to find a slat bed from Habitat for Humanityand a double mattress from S...
29/10/2025

Today I’m decking out my cabin and have managed to find a slat bed from Habitat for Humanityand a double mattress from Salvation Army dominion road. I wanted to also get a rug and luckily found one from domion road - all for $430 including delivery.
Each item looks and feels new.
So, soon, we will have a little guest cabin in our back yard.

As well as this, i have been actively trying gor funding for another Preloved Project activation in one or more of oir local communities. So far we have had two declines. But, we still feel passionate about this kaupapa, so, will keep going!

It you love op shopping then give a little heart to this post. ❤️

Hold on to your opshop bags!! We are coming back - 2025/26 watch this space. And until then let’s get some spring opsho...
07/10/2025

Hold on to your opshop bags!! We are coming back - 2025/26 watch this space. And until then let’s get some spring opshopping in!

Preloved project is a multi media story project that shines a light on over consumption, and mass consumerism by celebra...
03/07/2025

Preloved project is a multi media story project that shines a light on over consumption, and mass consumerism by celebrating second hand shopping.
Breaking down the boundaries of conventional story telling. We engage through the power of art, story and participation.

Ive spent the last few days at the Doc Edge Industry event. The topic of discussion today was, how journalism, and story telling is stuck, where audiences no longer run in conventional viewing spaces.
I’ve been making stories for over a decade that (in my opinion) are solution to these changes.
Preloved Project tells the story of over consumer waste in a fun, creative and informative way.
See on our website how story telling can be accessed in innovative ways.
www.prelovedproject.nz

Hey beautiful people who love second hand shopping,Apologies for being a bit MIA, I’m working on a huge personal project...
04/12/2024

Hey beautiful people who love second hand shopping,
Apologies for being a bit MIA, I’m working on a huge personal project which premieres on the 14th February.
I will still do Preloved project activations, stories, initives and events, but not till next year.
Please send in any good Christmas finds from holiday places on here to keep us connected.
In the meantime here is my wish for you.
Blessings on the summer season and hope you find some great road trip second hand surprises your way 🥰❤️🙏🏾☀️⭐️💛🙂💚

Found a fancy second hand boutique in Kingsland!
19/10/2024

Found a fancy second hand boutique in Kingsland!

Very cute summer dress at salvation army dominion road! Size 8
10/09/2024

Very cute summer dress at salvation army dominion road! Size 8

Found an awesome shop in Kingsland today!Emporium.Art, second hand lamps and beautiful plants.
01/08/2024

Found an awesome shop in Kingsland today!
Emporium.
Art, second hand lamps and beautiful plants.

At the Preloved Project we love dressing up!We have on our team for the Dim Pivac! Dim is the legendary second hand shop...
30/07/2024

At the Preloved Project we love dressing up!
We have on our team for the
Dim Pivac! Dim is the legendary second hand shopper! Who hosts our opshop tour. And for the Thrift Shop Ball Dim helps build our mini fashion studio with his creative eye, and opshop loving heart!
We are super excited to see what Dim is wearing for the ball.
Get your tickets from
www.rozellapresents.co.
Thrift Shop Ball by Sarah Crowther and Rachael Stanway.

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