Creating a better world for our Kids
Being an example to our kids We are the example for our kids, which alone is a huge responsibility. We have the responsibility to teach our kids the important things in life and how they should act in all different types of situations. Given that, it is our duty to ensure we create a better […]
Creating a Sustainable Future: How Used Clothing Contributes to the Circular Economy
How many times have you stood in front of your wardrobe full of clothes, saying that you have nothing to wear? You’re staring at a bunch of items that you’ve actually spent hard-earned money on, but thinking about buying more because you don’t have anything from the latest fashion runways. Sound familiar? It’s a […]
Not Just Used Clothing: We Deal in Used Shoes, Belts, Purses & More
The wholesale used goods industry is thriving, and Bank & Vogue plays a vital role in it. Over the past 20 years, we have been investing our resources in discovering new opportunities in the wholesale used goods niche, reducing landfill and promoting a circular economy. As a leading brand in this industry, we’ve found […]
How Used Clothing Brokers Buy & Sell Bulk Used Clothing
Used clothing brokers need to have a vast array of expertise, knowledge, and skills to become leaders in the market. We buy and sell bulk used clothing that’s ready for wholesale. This bulk used clothing includes seasonal, children’s, women’s and men’s clothing – and and array of used goods such as purses, belts, shoes and […]
Bank & Vogue and Return-It Unite for Sustainability
Wouldn’t it be great if you could drop off used clothing in the same place you return beverage containers? That kind of one-stop-shopping – or, the opposite of shopping… giving, actually – would be convenient for you and great for the environment. Bank & Vogue is happy to announce that we’ve established an official partnership […]
The International Market for Used Purses
The used goods market is on the rise across the world. At first, it started in Africa and Asia, but today even North America has a big second-hand product market. People are buying used clothing and accessories, both in-store and online. Baled purses, jewelry, shirts, and all kinds of other items are being sold more […]
What is Our Role as a Recycled Clothing Seller?
Recycling clothing is an increasingly important part of the textile industry. There is a lot that can be salvaged from old clothing. That’s why it’s better to donate your old clothing instead of throwing it way. Some of it will be used in the secondhand clothing market – thirft stores, vintage clothing or new lives […]
Mixed Rags: Finding a 2nd, 3rd or Even 4th Use for Clothing
The wholesale market for used clothing has been expanding over the last decade. This was partly out of necessity, but mostly because of the ever-increasing consumer demand. The rise of the fast fashion trend made consumers go on a buying frenzy, but it also resulted in an increased amount of donations made by loyal customers. […]
Sorting Out the Clothing Terms: Vintage, Used, Secondhand, & Retro
Used clothing. Vintage style. Retro fashion. Are these three entire different things, or one in the same kind of couture? Before we get into the terminology of clothes, we need to understand what clothes are and how style evolves. Style is one of the fastest evolving things in the universe. What’s hot today can be […]
Sustainability News: The Innovative Post-Consumer Denim Sneaker
Beyond Retro and Bank & Vogue are thrilled to share the news of their involvement with global footwear and apparel brand, Converse, in helping to develop a collection of footwear using upcycled textiles as part of its exciting new Renew initiative. Leveraging its extensive influence in the second-hand clothing industry, Beyond Retro supported the creation […]
