The off-price retailer has partnered with Rent the Runway to allow Saks Off 5th customers to buy to pre-owned fashions for the first time directly from the apparel rental giant.
The assortment includes hundreds of items from more than 60 designer brands. The inventory will be featured in a new, dedicated ‘pre-owned’ section on the Saks Off 5th website. The featured fashion has been deemed ‘excellent condition’ by the rental company and will be identified by a Rent the Runway-specific badge.
By purchasing pre-owned styles from the Rent the Runway assortment, Saks Off 5th customers will be contributing to a more circular fashion economy, the retailer said. The deal also gives Saks Off 5th the ability to offer some brands it didn’t previously carry.
A recent survey conducted with Saks Off 5th customers revealed that more than 70 per cent of respondents previously purchased pre-owned clothing, shoes or accessories. And 80% of those customers indicated that they want the opportunity to purchase pre-owned fashion directly from the company.
“Through this unique relationship with Rent the Runway, we’re introducing new brands, providing exceptional deals and offering pre-owned apparel from a trusted partner that resonates with our customers,” said Paige Thomas, President and CEO, Saks Off 5th.
