Tag Archives: Sustainable
Review in PHOTOS: Video Look Book Launch Party and Winners revealed
photo credit: Bonnie Chan
With the collaborative efforts by a group best described as the “dream team,” Retrofit Republic’s Video Look Book debuted with high energy, praise, and applause in downtown Oakland. New patrons as well as loyal followers of Retrofit Republic celebrated with the team as we started the year strong. Continue reading
Operation Social Barter: Accomplished
The concept was simple. Bring talented people in the same room and watch the endless possibilities for bartered services, good conversation, great style, and lasting connections. Why depend on a cash economy when you can participate in the barter economy?
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Green hometown heroes and the winner of Contest #3!
Days ago, we unveiled Contest #3 featuring a classic vintage oversized cardigan and matching wooden beaded necklace, as seen on our previous post.
We asked facebook fans to upload an image of themselves and answer the question:
How would you reduce our carbon footprint while wearing the Retrofit Republic prize giveaway?
CONTEST 3- Deadline extended! Vintage Retrofit Republic cardigan + necklace giveaway continues
It’s true. The contest is still live and you still have time to submit.
And we’ve simplified the rules. This is how much we want you to win!
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Remember to wear a svelte skinny tie when you’re asking for that autograph
Yesterday, Retrofit Republic announced Day 2 in the Blog Launch Giveaway Contest and we unleashed the men’s competition, asking facebook fans to nominate someone who could sport the iconic look of Retrofit Republic with a vintage button up cardigan, plaid button up, and vintage skinny tie. Continue reading
When Retrofit Met Republic
The yard sale that started it all.
Jenny and I share a lot in common. We both have a deep love for community activism, the rare vintage find, and at the end of any event, we’re likely to be found near the food table, saving whatever we can so nothing goes to waste.
We think it’s something that we get from our immigrant mothers. Continue reading
