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

Former Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead, 35, has been accused of asking for free gifts for everything from luxury holidays to birthday cakes and even wedding stationery.

He has spent the past week under fire from small businesses who repeatedly reveal requests for free gifts in exchange for a positive post on his social media account.

Indeed, two cake sellers and an illustrator have so far claimed to have been contacted by a member of Binky’s team asking for free services in exchange for ‘exposure’ as payment.

Now, I have revealed, he is facing fresh embarrassment after attempting to cash in on his old clothes at prices that would startle even the most profligate shopper.

Binky’s profile on Vinted, an online marketplace for second-hand fashion, is attracting attention like never before.

Her account is filled with one-star reviews and customer complaints, citing ignored messages from potential buyers and unfulfilled sales. Other social media comments accuse her of being the ‘tightest woman in showbiz’.

Take, for example, a pair of cowboy boots listed by a mum-of-three for £40. Visibly worn, marked with stains and lacking any brand tags, these items aren’t the kind of items shoppers might expect to charge such a price, especially on a platform built around affordable second-hand clothing.

Next up is a Marks & Spencer coat, listed for £50 and described by Binky as having a ‘slight stain’ on the front.

Her Instagram offers a bright window into a world full of sunny beaches, designer clothes and carefully curated family moments with her three young children and wealthy husband Max Darnton

Looking at the attached photos, it can be seen that the marks are not very light and the damage to the clothing is difficult to ignore.

Below Binky’s profile is a knitted baby cardigan from Mimi Odette. This device, which obviously isn’t brand new and appears to be in ‘used’ condition, retails for £40.

Problem? This is about the same price as the retail price of the product when new. Similar second-hand versions elsewhere on Vinted retail for closer to £15.

And perhaps the most eye-catching pieces are children’s dresses from luxury brand La Coqueta.

Retailing for around £84, Binky has listed multiple worn versions for £80; This is a price point well above similar listings, where most sellers charge close to £10 for second-hand versions of the same clothes.

‘I saw absolutely nothing’ [others] One Vinted user noted that they were all listed for over £40. ‘The prices at Vinted are astronomical.’

Even a simple M&S jumper costs £40; This again raises questions about how such figures are calculated.

The decision was finalized on social media.

‘They sell some things for the same price as they do in stores… it’s so tight!’ one user wrote.

Knitted cardigan for toddler, priced at £40 at Vinted

A pair of cowboy boots were listed for £40. Visibly worn, marked with stains and noticeably missing any brand labels

But what really adds insult to injury, followers say, is the context in which these items are being sold by the star.

Because Binky had previously promoted Vinted on his Instagram account as part of a paid partnership.

In a sponsored post, he described the app as a “great platform” that is “completely free to download, really simple to use, and has absolutely no merchant fees.”

In other words, not only are you charging near-retail prices for second-hand items, but you’re also likely being paid for it by the app.

Unsurprisingly, the response from buyers was less than stellar.

One particularly scathing review said: ‘I wouldn’t leave any stars if I could. Terrible! Even though I see the messages sent, there is no response. It’s really disappointing. ‘I wouldn’t recommend it.’

Another disgruntled customer wrote: ‘My daughter is disappointed she can’t use this device [it] at the party.”

There are multiple one-star ratings that are automatically generated after sales are not completed, meaning items were purchased but never shipped by the seller, causing transactions to be cancelled.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Binky’s expectations have sparked criticism.

On Friday, Reshmi Bennett, the owner of West London cake business Agnes de Sucre, publicly called out the star for asking for a ‘flavorful’ yellow train cake for her toddler Wilder’s third birthday. The cake was ‘big enough for ten people’ and she wanted it free in exchange for posting a photo of it on Instagram.

Humorously sticking the knife in, Reshmi set up a fake GoFundMe campaign called ‘Raise Funds for Binky Felstead’s 3-Year-Old’s Birthday Cake’ with a target of £1.4 million, citing Binky’s 1.4 million followers.

In 2021, Binky asked a baker to make him a wedding and birthday cake in exchange for posts on his Instagram account. Pastry chef duly claimed he obliged, but found himself ghosted

Accompanying the AI ​​image of the cake, Reshmi shared: ‘We recently received a lovely request from the Binky Felstead team for a very special cake; a yellow train creation for his soon-to-be three-year-old son.

‘We were really excited. Kids’ cakes are some of our favorite cakes, and this one looked delightful for a very popular reality TV star.

‘But there was just one small problem… The recommended payment method was an Instagram story. Now we fully understand that times are tough, especially for influencers…

‘Unfortunately our energy supplier is very old school and continues to insist on taking payment in real money rather than exposure or interaction.’

Even more embarrassing for Binky, it was revealed that he approached the owner of Funfetti London in 2021 and asked the baker to make him a wedding and birthday cake in exchange for posts on his Instagram account. The pastry chef claims he duly obliged, only to find himself as a ghost. Even travel expenses of £75 were denied.

And the stories about Binky Felstead’s freebies don’t end there.

Illustrator Alice Peto claimed she was approached ahead of Binky’s lavish wedding in Corfu in 2022 and asked to provide the invitations, menu and stationery free of charge.

Alice shared a screenshot of an email dated 2021: ‘The wedding is in Greece and we were looking for three invitations as well as menus, table names and place names. ‘The couple would call on the design for free in exchange for it being featured on their social media accounts.’

Alice politely declined.

‘Life is a dream for Binky,’ says one of his former colleagues. ‘He loves a freebie. In fact, you’d think he doesn’t like paying for anything. When you look at all those holidays, you wonder if he has time left to work. It’s getting disgusting these days. Reality stars expect small companies to give them freebies in exchange for vouchers.’

Another added more bluntly: ‘He really has no shame.’

Against this backdrop, the Vinted venture is starting to look like part of a broader pattern rather than a harmless clean-up and poorly managed side hustle.

It’s an odd look, especially given its long-standing partnership with Marks & Spencer, which provides most of its food shopping and with which it launched its children’s clothing collection last year.

But here he sells second-hand M&S pieces at inflated prices; This is a contradiction that will not go unnoticed by followers.

Indeed, her Instagram offers a bright window into a world of sunny beaches, designer clothes and carefully curated family moments with her three young children and wealthy husband Max Darnton.

But the reality behind the filters looks less flattering.

Because when even your second-hand wardrobe starts making money to that extent through sponsorship deals and disgruntled buyers, you run the risk of going from aspirational to something altogether more unpleasant.

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

Binky Felstead has been approached for comment.