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Upcycle with Banana Republic x ThredUP

Murph11

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This hit my inbox this afternoon and thought it worth a mention:

"Banana Republic is partnering with thredUP to reduce our impact on the planet by extending the life of clothing. thredUP is the most responsible way to upcycle your closet for a better world. Order a Banana Republic х thredUP Clean Out Kit and turn your gently used clothes into Banana Republic shopping credit."

How it works:

https://www.thredup.com/banana.....5&

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Latest reply was from Murph11

Joyce B

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I also received that, it seems interesting and I will find what to send to them. It seems they are going in the right direction.

Jenn

(website)

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When I ordered my skirt from Reformation, they sent a ThredUp bag with a similar offer in the package. I have mixed feelings. To get credit, any clothes passed on have be less than five years old, name brand, and in excellent condition. It feels a bit like it’s just something to make you feel better about passing on still-good clothes and acquiring new ones.

CocoLion

(website)

Veteran

I like it, it seems legit. By having standards it actually means they are looking at the clothing and then selling it. I think it's a good start, although I do see your point Jenn.

Cardiff girl

Veteran

Interesting.They are not offering this service in the UK .but Boden has just started a repair service but I think you have to be near one of their shops to use it.

notsaf

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I've used Thread Up lots of times as a buyer and seller. An efficient way to pass things on in one go. They claim to recycle unused clothes, which is a real plus, but I admit I never did get much due diligence about their recycling practices...

Style Fan

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I got this email too. I don't think it is available in Canada. I see Jenn's point because I keep my clothes for a long time. Five years is like new in my wardrobe. But I do make mistakes so something like this would be helpful for me.

Murph11

Veteran

Thanks, all, for your thoughts on this.

Jenn, good point and food for thought.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I saw this! It's a step in the right direction for sure.

I saw this too:

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kkards

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Also. The Gap and athleta. And Macy’s
https://www.forbes.com/sites/r.....trend/amp/

I agree with jenn. It’s become a marketing ploy

Jenni NZ

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Agree Jenn. Last weekend I took some clothes to my local consignment store, they kept 5 out of 8 items to “inspect” and decide if they are good enough to sell. Two were actual vintage, which they do accept ( one 50s one 80s) but otherwise the website says they want only certain designer brands ( includes NZ designers) or if faster fashion only past 2 years. And I think, why would you clear something out that fast? If it is still good then why turn it over so quickly? It’s only a good thing for mistakes I feel or else it encourages churn.

Jaime

(website)

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I take issue with "thredUP is the most responsible way to upcycle your closet for a better world". But it is a step in the right direction. Change as a business decision is still change.

Joyce B

Veteran

For me it is going to be good for dealing with mistakes, as noted by others. I also keep my clothes for a long time and have a hard time parting with mistakes. This will be helpful for me.

rachylou

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Well, it’s good if you don’t have a consignment store or, if you’re like me, hate your local one. Although, I like Goodwill and I like to take my nicest things there, because it’s nice to find something really nice at Goodwill...

ClaraT

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I have sent things to thredUP and bought from them. IMO if you want to be sustainable, it’s better to get thredUP credit then use it on their site (since that is second hand).
PS their site search engine is terrible. Wish they’d copy the eBay search/results model.

Murph11

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Rachylou: I love to imagine my purged items as someone's Goodwill find-of-the century (or day)!