When It Doesn’t Spark Joy, Even for Charities or Thrift Stores
Does it spark joy? That is the question of the moment, as set forth by de-cluttering guru Marie Kondo. The “KonMari” phenomenon has swept a wide swatch of Netflix audiences across the world, thanks to her recent series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” As we discussed in a February blog post on this site, thrift […]
Increasing Used Clothing Collection through Participating Return-It Depots
What happens when the leader in the wholesale used goods industry in Canada joins forces with the largest recycling depot network in British Columbia? The answer is a convenient textile recycling program in one of the largest cities in Canada. Bank & Vogue, a Canadian based company with a global footprint, has a commitment […]
Bank & Vogue’s Role in the Circular Economy: A Sustainable Model for Future Fashion
If you’ve been reading the Bank & Vogue blog for any span of time now, you’ve probably noticed we’re quite keen on the concept & value of the Circular Economy. We’ve been big proponents of this economic model for many years, and we aren’t too shy to toot our own horn a little about […]
Beyond Retro: Finding a New Purpose for Clothing in the Circular Economy
You probably know us here at Bank & Vogue as a global leader in the facilitation, logistics, purchase and reselling of wholesale used goods. We take a great deal of pride in being an active player in the Circular Economy of Fashion, committed to sustainable solutions that reduce waste and increase the reuse and […]
Marie Kondo, Mixed Rags & Solving the Crisis of Stuff with Joy
Thrift store donations are up significantly this year, and that’s largely due to a phenomenon created from some unlikely sources. Netflix, the global video streaming giant, released a series called “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” This comes on the tails of a successful book by Ms. Kondo, who has become known as the expert in […]
Groundbreaking Project to Prove that Fashion Can Be Circular
Beyond Retro, the leading European vintage retailer, and parent company Bank & Vogue, are excited to be closing the loop with an innovative project in partnership with Swedish chemical recycling company re:newcell, that will turn post-consumer denim into a new, recycled fibre at industrial scale. The partnership has developed from a groundbreaking project […]
Definitions and Visions for the New Year
It’s the New Year, 2019, and that presents us with a great time to go over some of the basics of what we do here at Bank & Vogue. In this article we’ll define some of the terms you’ll often see and hear bandied about in our industry, and talk a little about the […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Fighting the Crisis of Stuff
At Bank & Vogue, we work to ensure that we are doing our part to help find solutions to the “crisis of stuff” that the world is experiencing everyday. We have talked about how the fashion industry is incredibly wasteful before, so finding ways to improve the longevity of textiles, in addition to used kitchen […]
The Benefit of Credential Clothing For Vintage Retailers
For vintage retailers, the search for valuable and unique finds is always at the forefront of their economic strategy. After all, the most important quality of a vintage shop – that is, what shoppers are most looking for – is the uniqueness of the finds on their shelves, and the ability that a vintage shop […]
How Credential Clothing Is Unique In The Wholesale Industry
When people think about used, bulk, or wholesale clothing, they typically don’t associate quality, designer, or valuable items with it. However, when it comes to credential clothing, which refers to unsorted and untouched donated goods (in the state they were donated in), it can be quite the opposite. Because these bags are sold to buyers […]