I grinned at the consistency of Clara’s closet! So fun and joyous. I can’t get into borrowing, but I’m really into hand me downs. I have no qualms asking a friend or acquaintance if they’re moving, if they are planning to get rid of any clothes and can I take that problem off their hands. I’ve been gifted black sacks full of stuff or paid a token cost per sack - then I shop the hand me downs, share with other interested parties and donate any leftovers. (Fully aware donation is complex and no panacea... another days discussion ...)
Oooh I had NEVER thought of this - what a great idea! Especially amongst Generation Rent who have to move so many times. Its a win win - you party gets to clear out their wardrobe and the other inherits a new one!. Might be worth posting about on Next Door or some other community app...
As someone who’s worked in rental (brand managed, not peer to peer), I’ve found it really interesting when people are more open to renting from chic online peers when there are options right in front of you - your friends! I’m hosting a house “cooling” party this week at my flat for a few friends, using it as an excuse to sip Prosecco and swap hardly worn clothes with each other😇
I grinned at the consistency of Clara’s closet! So fun and joyous. I can’t get into borrowing, but I’m really into hand me downs. I have no qualms asking a friend or acquaintance if they’re moving, if they are planning to get rid of any clothes and can I take that problem off their hands. I’ve been gifted black sacks full of stuff or paid a token cost per sack - then I shop the hand me downs, share with other interested parties and donate any leftovers. (Fully aware donation is complex and no panacea... another days discussion ...)
Oooh I had NEVER thought of this - what a great idea! Especially amongst Generation Rent who have to move so many times. Its a win win - you party gets to clear out their wardrobe and the other inherits a new one!. Might be worth posting about on Next Door or some other community app...
As someone who’s worked in rental (brand managed, not peer to peer), I’ve found it really interesting when people are more open to renting from chic online peers when there are options right in front of you - your friends! I’m hosting a house “cooling” party this week at my flat for a few friends, using it as an excuse to sip Prosecco and swap hardly worn clothes with each other😇
What a great idea - and indeed why not turn any social event into a clothes swapping party!
Knowing your friends chose something definitely gives it an extra edge of approval. Strange but true