The concept of a clothing agency is a great idea because it allows buyers to get a bargain and sellers receive a little cash for that unworn or good quality garment.
Bargains come in all shapes and sizes. There’s usually a cave of goodies in Aladdin waiting for the right one to buy; From shirts to bridal wear, shoes, bags, belts and fine jewellery.
How does a dress-up agency work? High-quality garments that are no longer worn, perhaps too large or small, or, in fact, were never worn due to impulse buying or an unwanted gift, are held at the clothing agency, usually for a period of six to eight weeks. Prices can be left to the assistant’s expertise or negotiated when the merchandise is offered for sale. You’ll find the assistant to be very knowledgeable about the market and give great advice on a good price to ensure you sell while also maximizing your return. When the item is sold, the clothing agency will take a commission. Most agencies operate on 50% commission. If the item does not sell after the agreed-upon time, the item can be recovered (usually this is the customer’s own responsibility) or the agency will send it to a charity. Each agency usually works with a specific charity; Just ask and they will let you know who they usually donate to. Perhaps if you have a particular charity you would like to sponsor you could discuss this with the agency and they will do their best to follow your instructions.
For the buyer, you can go and browse the clothes and items in a relaxed atmosphere, look for something of excellent quality (a clothing agency will not accept clothes or items showing any wear or damage) and find items that are ‘new’ at a fraction of the original cost. Maybe you’re the mother of the bride and want a chic new look, but if you’re only going to wear it once, you don’t want to shell out big bucks; Well, a clothing agency is a perfect place to find something cool without the big expense.
Of course, in this day and age where we are all environmentally conscious, selling your own clothes, shoes and accessories is a great way to recycle your unwanted goods and for the buyer, they can feel good that the carbon footprint of the item they buy is already made at the time of manufacture and they are not adding to it by purchasing a new garment or accessory.
So in conclusion, what are the main reasons for using a fashion agency?
=> A place for a bargain bag
=> A great place to sell unwanted clothes and accessories.
=> Gorgeous designer wear at a fraction of the retail price.
=> Find shoes, bags and accessories at a fraction of the original price.
=> Beautiful wedding dresses for less than half the original cost.
=> Environmentally friendly.
=> Convenient shopping experience.
=> Some fashion agencies provide other services, such as custom-made handmade jewelry.
=> Help local charities.
So a clothing agency can provide a great service and a great way to either buy or sell unwanted items of clothing and accessories and definitely worth a look if you are looking for high quality clothing and accessories or designer items. Maybe you need something for a special occasion and don’t want to pay top dollar for it or maybe you have a few things that are just taking up space in your closet and a clothing agency would be a great way to get rid of them and make some money back at the same time… win, win, all round!