Editor's letter - October 2025

Dear Readers, Welcome to Issue Two of The Circular Social!

As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, we’re thrilled to bring you our autumn edition—covering all things vintage and preloved for the cooler months ahead. Autumn and early winter mark a quieter yet deeply important season for the community.

While summer is often full of festivals and markets, this time of year is when small, local businesses truly rely on your support. It’s a season of preparation—of slow mornings, thoughtful choices, and, yes, the beginning of festive planning. For many vintage traders, independent shops, and market stallholders, the lead-up to Christmas can be make-or break.

That’s why buying gifts from these businesses is more than a transaction—it’s a powerful way to invest in your community, celebrate craftsmanship, and keep the spirit of sustainable fashion alive.

Inside this issue, you'll find the season’s key preloved style trends, from burnt orange staples to cosy vintage layers, plus guides to upcoming events, slow gifting ideas, and inspiring stories from the people behind your favourite secondhand shops.

Thank you for being part of our growing community. Here's to a season of warmth, reflection, and meaningful choices. We’ll be back with Issue Three in 2026—until then, stay kind, stay curious, and stay preloved.

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