February 2017

clothing recycling, reuse

Fixing a Fashion Crisis – Beyond Retro and Bank & Vogue

The problem of fast fashion is a prominent one in our cultural consciousness. In the news, on the radio, and in our social feeds; our exposure to alarming statistics cultivates an awareness of this social and ecological problem, but very little is done to inform the average person as to possible solutions. Our intent is to help […]

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circular-economy

Bank and Vogue : Driving Sustainability AND Profit For Clothing Retailers

Western culture has adopted a fundamentally flawed mentality when it comes to clothing manufacturing and distribution. The combination of technological advancements and globalization have undoubtedly caused a consumption issue within the clothing industry.  As a result, adjustments must be made in order to better align our ways by embracing the concept of building sustainable processes, allowing civilization to enjoy

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Store Returns and Recycling: Mitigating Loss, Protecting the Environment

During retail high season, from September through December, stores and ecommerce retailers optimize their logistical networks to meet high demand with a constant flow of goods. Once this season is over, demand sharply drops off, and post-holiday returns begin. Unwanted, damaged, spoiled, or otherwise un-valued merchandise wants to swim ‘back upstream’. This glut of returned

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Fast Fashion Crisis

The Front Lines of A Fast Fashion Revolution – Bank and Vogue

More and more in the news, like this article from Newsweek, we’re hearing about the challenges of fast fashion. Contributing to an environmental crisis caused by the worlds production, consumption, and disposal of clothes and textiles, the clothes we buy and use for a season continue to live with for decades, more often than not, in

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