Bay Garnett is a British fashion stylist, editor, photographer, author, and sustainability advocate renowned for pioneering the integration of second-hand clothing into high-fashion editorial shoots. Often dubbed the “Queen of Thrift,” she has significantly influenced the mainstream acceptance of thrifting and sustainable fashion practices.

 Career Highlights

• Thrifting Pioneer: In the late 1990s, Garnett co-launched Cheap Date, an underground magazine that celebrated thrifted fashion and featured contributors like Chloe Sevigny and Anita Pallenberg. This publication earned her the title of “thrift pioneer” and established her as a spokesperson for second-hand fashion.  
• Editorial Work: Garnett’s styling work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Self Service, V Magazine, and Esquire. She has styled iconic figures including Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, and Stella Tennant.  
• Oxfam Collaborations: Serving as Senior Independent Fashion Advisor for Oxfam, Garnett has led runway shows during London Fashion Week, showcasing second-hand clothing. She also spearheaded and co- founded Oxfam’s “Secondhand September” campaigns, promoting sustainable fashion choices.  
• Selfridges Pop-Up: In 2020, she curated a luxury Oxfam pop-up shop in London’s Selfridges, the first of its kind, blending high-end retail aesthetics with sustainable fashion.