Blog — Second-Hand

Zara Rawoof - Fashion Week is a time for highly coveted and newer designers alike to display their latest collections. Not only is this event exciting for the labels, but countless other brands take inspiration from the runway for their designs. Fashion Week sets the tone for next season’s style ethos, giving fashion enthusiasts the opportunity to incorporate new themes into their wardrobes.  It is also an excellent time to reflect on just how cyclical fashion is. While the designs of Fashion Week are brand new, they take inspiration from the elements of style that cycle through different eras of fashion...

Allison Stroman - With the continual rise in popularity of Bridgerton, based on the books by Julia Quinn, fans try to emulate their favorite character’s outfits and fashion historians comment on the historical accuracy and creative liberties of the costumes. Much like repurposed dresses from the Regency era, emulating the Bridgerton and Regency silhouettes does not mean you need to buy new pieces. Repurpose Wardrobe has pieces in stock with the wide necklines, straight cuts, and puffed sleeves reminiscent of your favorite Bridgerton character. 

Summer Cohort Wrap-Up Natalie Lambrelli   As summer wraps up and the weather (finally!) cools, we say a bittersweet goodbye to our latest cohort of interns. From Operations to Photography, Marketing, Graphic Design, Upcycling and Research, our 15 member team cultivated transferable skills and helped Shop Repurpose to thrive! We are so proud of everything they accomplished this summer, and are already looking forward to welcoming our next cohort in the Fall. Until then, let’s recap summer 2023! Field trips! Our team visited Materials for the Arts (MFTA) in Long Island City twice this summer. As New York City’s largest...

Ring in the new season with these 4 spring trends that you can sustainably rock wearing second hand fashion and preloved clothes.