Everything you need to know about Clothes Mentor

The fast fashion industry contributes to 10% of global carbon emissions, and 85% of textiles end up in landfills; Clothes Mentor provides a solution by extending the life cycle of clothing and reducing waste. The Origin and Growth of Clothes Mentor   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Clothes Mentor St.

Louis SoCo (@clothesmentorstlouissoco) Clothes Mentor was founded in 2001 by Steve and Sue Murphy, a husband-and-wife team with a vision to create a resale store exclusively for women’s fashion.

The first store opened in Columbus, Ohio, and quickly gained popularity for its unique concept of offering gently-used, in-style items at affordable prices. In 2006 the company began franchising, allowing entrepreneurs to open their own Clothes Mentor locations.

This expansion has been a key driver of the brand’s success, with nearly 150 stores now operating across the United States. Clothes Mentor is part of the Winmark Corporation, a publicly traded company that owns other resale brands like Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child, and Play It Again Sports…