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aparto is the Hines’ student accommodation platform.
It comprises of 100 members of staff running 16 sites across the UK, Ireland, Italy and now Spain.
Its vision is to be the leading student living operator in Europe with a special focus on great service and genuine community creation.
That's why aparto joined forces with its student residents in Dublin for its sustainable fashion showcase and thrifting event.
Alongside providing the best accommodation and award-winning facilities for students, aparto is committed to creating a greener way of living.
The second year of the 'Feel Good Fashion Event' took place on the 15th of February at Beckett House in Dublin and it was a huge success.
Stylist Irene O’Brien played host and encouraged guests, residents, the local community to adopt a more conscious way of thinking about fashion.
When aparto residents move out across Dublin, UK, Milan, and Barcelona the #Teamaparto encourage a mindset of reducing, reusing, and recycling,
The team's motto is ‘waste almost nothing!’
15 residents from across TCD, UCD, TU Dublin, RCSI and DCU set their sights on the aparto runway.
30 contemporary cool looks were featured, created by the generous clothes donations from students and staff.
Thrifting on the night went to support much needed funds for The Irish Cancer Society and Oxfam Ireland Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal.
Guests on the night shopped to the beat with iRadio's own DJ Steven Cooper on the decks.
Everyone was treated to delicious Teeling Cocktails and Red Bull’s latest spring flavours.
Offbeat donuts and Urban Plantlife brought a sense of green fun to the social spaces too.
Tara O’Brien, Head of Marketing at aparto UK & Ireland said:
“I was delighted to be involved in the fantastic ‘Feel Good Fashion Event’ for the second year running.
"We want to be recognised as an environmentally friendly place for students to feel proud of where they live while demonstrating that aparto really cares for the communities and environments in which it operates.
"Our event showcases and celebrates circular fashion, our culture of sustainability and our appetite for community creation.
"Next up #Teamaparto sets its sights on aparto Glasgow and The Cam Foundry, Cambridge.”
Meryem Aslan, Oxfam spokesperson in Ankara said:
“aparto teamed up with Oxfam Ireland for the Feel Good Fashion Event to raise vital funds in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
"Over 13 million people in Turkey and many more in Syria have been impacted.
"This initiative and the support of guests on the night will enable Oxfam to act quickly to alleviate suffering, and to provide life-saving essentials to the people of Turkey and Syria.
"Things like temporary shelter, hygiene kits and emergency cash transfers are vital to ensure families and communities can survive the immediate impact of this catastrophe.
"By shopping at the Feel Good Fashion Event, not only did guests bag a bargain, they also shopped sustainably doing their bit for people and planet by helping divert clothes from landfill!”
Claire Bowman, Corporate Partnerships Manager at the Irish Cancer Society said:
“It’s great to be involved in an event like this that aligns with our own values around caring for our communities and environment.
"The funds raised will play a vital role in providing free support services and care to people affected by cancer while also helping to develop ground-breaking cancer research.”
For more info, visit www.apartostudent.com
For more information, please contact Tara O’Brien at [email protected]
