The News
Welcome to RefindNYC by Housing Works! Dive into our news and views on sustainability, trends, and more, all based on our 30 years of experience curating the best Thrift Shops NYC has to offer.
Salvage Renaissance: Wanda Rojas
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell in-store, Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique expression...
Salvage Renaissance: Henry Kramer
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell. Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique expression and...
Summer Vacay Packing Hacks
Send that PTO request and draft an OOO auto-email—summer is calling! Here’s how to shop for looks that are easy to pack and restyle, whether for a simple-but-sweet staycation or...
A Guide to Summer-Friendly Fabrics
Temps are rising, bodies are about to be sweaty and sticky after long days in the sun. Here’s a handy little guide on how to pick summer (and eco)-friendly fabrics....
What to Wear for Pride in New York
Pride is FINALLY here! As you fill up your calendar with parties, parades, protests (and hopefully a date or two), we’ve got style inspiration for every mode of self-expression and...
NOW TRENDING: NO TRENDS
Trends come and go, but when embracing sustainable fashion, it’s all about finding your own personal sense of style. Coquette core, cottage core, clean girl, tomato girl, coastal grandmother, and...
IS IT BAD TO BUY GIFTS SECONDHAND?
Giving secondhand gifts might feel cringe, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to shop (and style) thrifted, soon-to-be-gifted, items. Search with a sharper eye. When thrifting for yourself, you may...
5 WAYS SHOPPING SECOND HAND HELPS THE EARTH
Go Green this Earth Day! The fashion industry produces 100 billion garments a year, and 87% of those garments end up in a landfill. The apparel industry is single-handedly responsible...