S6: Ep2 Vintage fashion and the crisis of stuff with Beyond Retro

Charity shops typically sell about 25% of what they get donated, so what happens to the rest of it? 

Steven Bethell is the co-founder of Bank and Vogue. Their purpose is to find innovative and relevant solutions to the crisis of stuff, working across the world to give used products a second life. Beyond Retro is their shop front, I first walked into the Brighton store over 10 years ago and immediately fell in love with the lay out, the treasures and the fun you can have shopping in a vintage store like these. 

They've not only survived but thrived over the last couple of years, managing to keep their prices accessible as they know their biggest competitors are the fast fashion brands.

Steven spoke to me from his off-grid Canadian home while sharing stories of their amazing partnerships with the likes of Converse, how their business works and what happens to all these unsold clothes. He also tells me about his encounter with Kourtney Kardasian and his own love for clothes and accessories. It was a genuine pleasure to talk to him.

You can shop online or in store at Beyond Retro and find out more about Bank and Vogue here https://www.bankvogue.com/