Ever rented clothes before? Maybe this is your sign! Rental clothes have been hitting the headlines
since 2020 (and not just for bridal wear hire and luxury fashion!), It really makes you contemplate; do
we really need to OWN our clothes to look stylish? Do we really need to buy clothes at extenuating
prices that we will probably only wear once and then throw it into the back of our wardrobe? The
rise of the rental industry hands us with all of the solutions to the problems of the buy-and-wear-
once culture.
Let’s go back to the rise of thrifting/secondhand clothes. Initially people shopped second-hand based
on economic reasons. But now, those that shop are not only driven by the low costs but are driven by
their personal style, finding unique pieces or just want to indulge in new trends. The younger
generations are evidently more conscious about ethical about sustainability issues of ‘closet-
overload’; it navigates them into giving back to charity and re-sell their clothes rather than dispose of
them.
Renting is just another branch of this! It maximises wardrobe space, alleviates financial pressure on
being able to afford good quality clothes; you can dress well without cramming everything into a
wardrobe for many different events, even just day-to-day wear! Some brands even give you the
option to keep the clothes you rent if you really like it, and you can subscribe for clothes monthly
(Garmst do this!). This is why you should start renting; you’ll be ethically and environmentally
conscious, more wardrobe space, and no constant splurging whenever you shop! You really won't be
able to stop once you start.
since 2020 (and not just for bridal wear hire and luxury fashion!), It really makes you contemplate; do
we really need to OWN our clothes to look stylish? Do we really need to buy clothes at extenuating
prices that we will probably only wear once and then throw it into the back of our wardrobe? The
rise of the rental industry hands us with all of the solutions to the problems of the buy-and-wear-
once culture.
Let’s go back to the rise of thrifting/secondhand clothes. Initially people shopped second-hand based
on economic reasons. But now, those that shop are not only driven by the low costs but are driven by
their personal style, finding unique pieces or just want to indulge in new trends. The younger
generations are evidently more conscious about ethical about sustainability issues of ‘closet-
overload’; it navigates them into giving back to charity and re-sell their clothes rather than dispose of
them.
Renting is just another branch of this! It maximises wardrobe space, alleviates financial pressure on
being able to afford good quality clothes; you can dress well without cramming everything into a
wardrobe for many different events, even just day-to-day wear! Some brands even give you the
option to keep the clothes you rent if you really like it, and you can subscribe for clothes monthly
(Garmst do this!). This is why you should start renting; you’ll be ethically and environmentally
conscious, more wardrobe space, and no constant splurging whenever you shop! You really won't be
able to stop once you start.