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IMPACT REPORT

Transforming Luxury Resale Into a Force For Good.

Fashion is more than what we wear—it's a platform for change. Repurpose is utilizing the luxury resale market to empower youth, ages 16-24, through job readiness, personal development, and mentorship.

WHY IT MATTERS

Building Community, Creating Change

The fashion industry has a massive environmental impact, but it also holds the power to lead change. Repurpose is preparing the next generation to do just that.

Through hands-on training and mentorship, our fellows gain the tools to succeed and the mindset to lead. We’re not only helping them build careers, we’re building a community of sustainably-minded change makers whose impact will ripple across the fashion and creative industries.

OUR MISSION

The RENEW Program

Repurpose is building a sustainability-trained workforce and shaping a greener, more equitable future for the fashion and creative industries.

From merchandising to marketing, upcycling to styling, The RENEW Program offers trainees the opportunity to explore many different facets of the fashion industry. Group mentor sessions and cross-department collaboration allow for students to build their network and develop long-lasting relationships.

How it Works

OUR IMPACT

“I’ve learned to put myself out there... I was a very introverted person... Repurpose helped me grow out of that. [...] I’ve made connections with people I still work with now. That’s because of Repurpose.”

Bella Picicci

Photography Fellow from FIT2021

Currently working as a freelance photographer with Repurpose supporters such as Ruchi, Clickhouse, and more.

“I didn’t know sustainable fashion could be so connected to storytelling. But now it’s what I want to do—tell stories that matter.”

Bethelie Rivera

Managerial Fellow from City Tech & SYEP, DYCD2025

Currently working freelance with Minimalist, while also volunteering as a RENEW Team Lead.

"I don’t really like getting out of my comfort zone, but I learned even a compliment leads to a conversation. Just doing that made me friends with another fellow. I couldn’t believe I was doing that.”

Darelyn Gomez

Operations Fellow from Futures & Options2025

Currently going on to pursue a higher education.

"Going forward, I will carry the core values of RENEW with me wherever I go, ensuring that sustainability, community, and purpose remain at the heart of my professional journey."

Ava Shaffer

Operations & Merchandising Fellow from FIT2024

Currently working full-time at Haddad Brands.

Post Program Job Placements

Fostering community and building bridges through fashion since 2021

175+

Individuals served through mentorship and job training

$390K+

Paid in wages through program partners & Repurpose grants

94%+

Fellows moved on to higher paid jobs or higher education

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Couture To The Max

During Fashion Week in February 2025, Repurpose was honored to welcome Couture to the Max for a special visit to our showroom, thanks to our Advisory Board Member Fern Mallis. At just 8 years old, designer Max Alexander (@Couture.To.The.Max) is already a fashion force, with over 3 million followers and a bold stance against fast fashion. Max shared his passion for sustainability and creative reuse with our RENEW Fellows, inspiring them to reimagine what’s possible with repurposed materials. His visit sparked important conversations about innovation, purpose, and designing a better future—starting now.

See Max's Repurpose(D) work

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Stitched Together

On July 15th, 2025 hosted Stitched Together, our very first (and certainly not our last) networking event at Steelcase. It was a powerful evening where brilliant leaders came together to share their story, values, and visions with our incredible RENEW Fellows.

From speed networking and time to shop our exclusive closet, it quickly became an unforgettable evening marked with authenticity, ambition, and a shared commitment to shaping a more conscious future. With new members joining our mission, we’re more eager than ever to continue equipping youth with the tools they need to lead with intention.

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GOALS FOR 2026

Team Lead Initiative

In 2026 we plan to launch part-time, paid, year-long positions for select alumni to mentor new cohorts, lead skill-building workshops, and support program delivery.

Our Team Lead model empowers RENEW graduates who are college seniors to step into leadership roles while deepening their impact—empowering young professionals to lead with purpose and create lasting change.

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