Binky’s NEW humiliation exposed. If you thought the freebie-hunting was bad, read OLIVIA KEMP’s investigation into Made In Chelsea star’s other astonishing money-making scheme – and the VERY unflattering title it’s prompted

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Binky Felstead, known from the show Made in Chelsea, is facing criticism for allegedly asking for things for free, including expensive vacations, birthday cakes, and wedding invitations.

Over the past week, small businesses have publicly criticized her for repeatedly asking for free products in exchange for positive reviews on her social media.

So far, two bakers and an artist have said someone from Binky’s team contacted them, offering to trade free services for publicity.

It’s now public that she’s facing new embarrassment after trying to sell her old clothes for shockingly high prices.

People are noticing Binky’s Vinted profile more than ever. Vinted is a website where people buy and sell used clothes.

Her online profile is filled with negative reviews and complaints from customers who say she doesn’t respond to messages or complete sales. Some people on social media have even called her extremely stingy.

Consider a pair of well-worn cowboy boots a mother of three was trying to sell for £40. They were stained, showed clear signs of wear, and didn’t even have a brand label – not exactly what you’d expect to see priced so high, especially on a site known for cheap, used clothing.

Okay, so next up we have a coat from Marks & Spencer, and it’s currently listed for just £50. Now, full transparency, Binky did mention it has a very minor stain on the front – nothing major, but I always like to be upfront about these things!

However, the photos clearly show the marks are quite noticeable, and the damage to the clothing is difficult to overlook.

Binky’s profile also features a knitted baby cardigan by Mimi Odette. It’s clearly been used and isn’t in perfect condition, but it’s listed for sale at £40.

The problem is, this item costs about the same as buying it new. Similar used versions on Vinted are selling for around £15.

The children’s dresses by the luxury brand La Coqueta are particularly eye-catching.

Binky is selling used clothes for around £80, which is much higher than most other sellers, who typically charge about £10 for similar second-hand items. The clothes are currently retailing for around £84 new.

One Vinted user pointed out they couldn’t find any items listed for over £40, and described the seller’s prices as extremely high.

Even a simple M&S jumper costs £40 – again raising questions about how such figures are calculated.

On social media the verdict has been blunt.

‘Selling some things for as much as they sell for in the shops… so tight!’ wrote one user.

What’s most upsetting to her fans, though, is how the celebrity is selling these items.

Binky had previously partnered with Vinted, promoting them on her Instagram account in a sponsored post.

In a sponsored post, she praised the app, calling it a fantastic and easy-to-use platform that’s free to download and doesn’t charge any fees to sellers.

Essentially, she’s selling used items for almost the same price you’d pay for new ones, and she’s probably also getting paid by the app itself to do so.

Unsurprisingly, the reaction from buyers has been far from glowing.

A particularly harsh review stated the reviewer would have given zero stars if possible, calling the service ‘terrible.’ They were especially frustrated by a lack of response to their messages, even after the messages were seen, and said they would not recommend the service.

Another unhappy customer said their daughter was very disappointed she couldn’t use the item at the party.

Many one-star reviews appear to be automatic, happening when orders weren’t fulfilled. This suggests customers bought items that the seller never shipped, leading to cancelled purchases.

It is, of course, not the first time Binky’s expectations have provoked criticism.

Reshmi Bennett, who owns the Agnes de Sucre bakery in west London, recently shared that actress Hilary Duff asked for a free cake for her son Wilder’s third birthday. Bennett said Duff requested a large, yellow train-shaped cake – enough to serve ten people – in exchange for a post on Instagram.

In a playful jab, Reshmi created a fake fundraising page on GoFundMe, aiming for £1.4 million – a nod to Binky Felstead’s 1.4 million social media followers. She titled it ‘Raise Funds for Binky Felstead’s 3-Year-Old’s Birthday Cake’.

Reshmi shared a picture of a cake she made, explaining that it was a special order for Binky Felstead. The cake was designed as a yellow train and was for Binky’s son, who was turning three.

We were really excited! We especially love making cakes for children, and this one sounded like a lot of fun – especially since it was for a well-known TV personality.

There was just one minor issue: the suggested way to pay was through an Instagram story. We realize things are difficult, particularly for content creators…

Our energy company is stuck in the past and still requires payment with cash, rather than accepting things like publicity or social media exposure.

To make matters worse, it came out that Binky had offered to promote Funfetti London on Instagram in 2021, hoping to get a wedding and birthday cake in return. The baker says she made the cake, but Binky then ignored her messages and didn’t pay her £75 for travel expenses.

And the stories surrounding Binky Felstead’s freebies does not end there.

Illustrator Alice Peto says she was contacted before Binky’s expensive 2022 wedding in Corfu and asked to create the invitations, menus, and stationery without being paid.

Alice posted a screenshot of an email from 2021. The email requested three wedding invitations, plus designs for menus, table names, and place cards. In return for this work, the couple offered to promote the designer on their social media, rather than paying a fee.

Alice politely declined.

According to someone who used to work with her, Binky lives a very privileged life and enjoys receiving free gifts. They suggest she rarely pays for anything, and her frequent vacations raise questions about how she balances work and leisure. It’s becoming common for reality TV stars like her to expect free products or services from small businesses in exchange for promoting them, which some find distasteful.

Another added, more bluntly: ‘She literally has no shame.’

Considering everything else, her selling on Vinted seems less like a simple decluttering effort and more like a piece of a larger, concerning trend.

The outfit seemed a bit strange, especially considering her close relationship with Marks & Spencer – she does a lot of her grocery shopping there and recently collaborated with them on a children’s clothing line.

Despite previously advocating for affordable fashion, she’s now selling used Marks & Spencer clothes for higher-than-expected prices – a hypocrisy her followers are likely to notice.

Her Instagram presents a carefully crafted image of a glamorous life, filled with beautiful beaches, high-end fashion, and seemingly perfect family moments with her husband, Max Darnton, and their three young children.

But behind the filters, the reality appears rather less flattering.

When even reselling used clothes becomes heavily commercialized, with sponsorships and unhappy customers, it can shift from being something people admire to something unpleasant.

As one observer put it: ‘At some point, you have to ask… when is enough, enough?’

Binky Felstead has been approached for comment. 

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2026-04-13 20:05