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CONTEST: Win a $100 Retrofit Republic gift certificate. It’s that easy!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Jenny Ton



As a small token of our appreciation for your support in helping us get to this point, this celebration and contest is for you. So let’s get to know our community heroes a little bit better. 10 community heroes, 10 questions, 10 days of trivia until our celebration on 9.10.11! Continue reading →

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How do I tie a cloth belt for a shirt dress?

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jenny Ton


A fan asked. We happily answered. Shirt dresses are a classic, feminine, and a sophisticated-sexy addition to anyone’s wardrobe. We love showing people the multitude of ways of wearing one piece so that it looks different each time you wear it. Continue reading →

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When is it appropriate to tuck in a dress shirt and when is it not?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jenny Ton



A Retrofit Republic fan needed our fashion advice ASAP. She wrote to us for help and we’ve squared it away for her. Continue reading →

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Winner of Women’s HerStory Month Inventions Contest!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jenny Ton


We didn’t expect any less from our loyal Retrofit Republic fans. They brought it hard and knew their women herstory. As a tribute to Women’s HerStory Month, the contest asked our fans to post on our facebook wall inventions made by women and the more clever the invention the better were your chances of winning. Out of all the players, there were 2 in particular that kept the momentum and competitive spirit alive. Therefore, after much deliberation a winner was finally chosen. Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Black HerStory Month: Black Women Pioneers in Fashion

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jenny Ton



As a tribute to Black HerStory Month, all month we’re highlighting trailblazing women in fashion. Here are several of the many African-American women who have and continue to make herstory. Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes of Retrofit Republic’s Spring Look Book Video & Photo Shoot

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jenny Ton



This look book has been the most ambitious and rewarding yet! Not only did we pull off a video and photo shoot in one day, but it was with an all-star team that made it happen. Check out the celebrity roster. Continue reading →

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And the Winner of Retrofit Republic’s 5 for 50 Contest is…

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jenny Ton



It was a stiff conpetition between 2 all star recruiters who both garnered a host of new Retrofit Republic fans. The contest required you to recruit 5 people to ‘like’ Retrofit Republic on our facebook page and in doing so you were entered into a random drawing for a $50 Retrofit Republic gift certificate. In addition, the individual who recruited the most fans would receive an additional something something. Continue reading →

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