Love Island stars set for major shake-up when it comes to their wardrobes
LOVE Island stars are set for a major shake-up with their wardrobes as the eighth series will see a new fashion collaboration.
While the hit ITV2 dating show has previously kitted contestants in I Saw It First clothing, the new season has a second-hand switch up.
Bosses of the programme have decided that contestants will wear second-hand clothes from online marketplace eBay.
Love Island has collaborated with the giant to seek out pre-loved outfits for all the new Islanders, who will hit screens next month.
ITV are set to make history with the choice, becoming the first show to promote a green wardrobe with the pre-owned pieces.
As part of a new twist in the show, Islanders will have to battle it out to steal the hottest garments from one another.
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"Eat, sleep, re-wear, repeat" will be the mantra of the upcoming series as contestants promote sustainable fashion.
Retailer eBay has appointed celebrity stylist and second-hand enthusiast Amy Bannerman - who works with Dua Lipa and Rita Ora - to pick the clothes for this year's contestants.
Executive producer of Love Island, Mike Spencer, said of the collab: “We are thrilled to be pairing up with eBay this year and put pre-loved fashion partner.
“As a show we strive to be a more eco-friendly production with more focus on ways in which we can visibly show this on screen.
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“This partnership will see our Islanders get to dive into the shared wardrobes and help themselves to some incredible pre-loved clothes sources from eBay.
“We aim to inspire our demographic and show that there are incredible finds to be had and how sharing is, in some way, caring.”
It comes as the Love Island crew battle against the clock to complete the brand-new villa ahead of the 2022 show.
The rustic Majorcan retreat looks less flashy than the old house, but it clearly posses charm and extra touches like light bulbs will create a romantic feel.
There is still scaffolding in place and it appears a balcony is being built off one of the six bedrooms.
The old villa in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, which housed contestants for five years, sold for a whopping £3million.
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The Sun recently revealed a number of names in the running to appear on the show – including Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma.
Turkish actress Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has also been tapped up to enter the villa in Majorca.