SMART: Reflecting on Steven’s Keynote speech
Last Month, our founder, Steven Bethell, had the honour to be this year’s keynote speaker for the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) Summit in Dubai. Steven spoke about the Threats, Opportunities and Responsibilities of our Industry. One of the biggest Opportunities is what the future holds for our businesses, and the incredible opportunities we […]
Converse Renew Upcycled Shirts
As the pressure for retailers to adopt more circular practices increases, 2022 has seen even more companies and governments set goals to become carbon neutral in the years to come. There are many different ways to transition into a circular economy, as demonstrated in the popular phrase ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’. Remanufacturing has become one […]
History of Polar Fleece
Polar Fleece was a winter staple renowned for its high-performance; with optimal thermal and moisture-wicking capabilities, Polar Fleece was infamous for maintaining a super-lightweight and soft feel, unlike fabrics such as chinchilla and wool. In recent years, the material has largely fallen out of rotation due to innovation in Fleece fabrics and concerns over its […]
Helping those in need, one sustainable mask at a time.
A Collaboration Between Penarc and Bank & Vogue Charities are essential for many people around the world, as they receive a selfless gift from people who do not ask for anything in return. The main purpose of a charity is to bring a tangible benefit to the public as a whole or significant section of […]
The second life of Used Clothing during COVID-19 Pandemic
How Bank & Vogue Supported The Community During The Pandemic This pandemic has brought multiple global problems, one of them being the shortage of face masks worldwide. The need for face masks grows every single day, since the increase of Covid-19 cases around the world. There are many ways to use second-hand textiles, other than […]
Honoring Japan’s Kimono
Celebrating the Japanese history The Victoria & Albert Museum has an exquisite exhibit that has just opened up in London, in honor of the Japan summer Olympics. The exhibition, “Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk”, just opened and it has already been such a success. Additionally, the exhibit honors and celebrates the history and culture of […]
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 […]
