Submitted by Ragfinery
Ragfinery and Eileen Fisher are teaming up again to bring Bellingham Green Eileen’s only west coast “Pop Up” Sale on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Their first collaboration in October was highly attended with lines out the door for much of the event.
All are welcome to attend this event at Ragfinery, located at 1421 N. Forest Street, Bellingham, where around 500 gently used designer garments will be on sale at a fraction of their original prices. Attendees can shop for sustainable clothing and explore Ragfinery’s warehouse of textile resources and upcycled goods.
“The average American throws away 68 pounds of clothes per year, almost 100% of which is recyclable,” said Duane Jager, Ragfinery Executive Director. “It’s great to team up with Eileen Fisher because we’re both committed to many of the same objectives, such as extending the life of fabrics, reducing the amount of textiles going into landfills, and raising awareness about the concept of reuse.”
Eileen Fisher is an upscale clothing brand with a focus on high quality materials and sustainable design. Its Green Eileen program is a recycled clothing initiative committed to reducing environmental impact and generating income to support programs that improve the lives of women and girls.
Ragfinery will have a delayed opening on May 30th (open at 11am) so they can prepare for this event. A percentage of the proceeds from sales will be donated to support Ragfinery’s job training program.
Ragfinery is a project of ReUse Works, a Bellingham nonprofit that provides job training and jobs by reusing and recycling waste and discarded materials. Ragfinery upcycles unwanted clothing and fabric by transforming them into fashionable new products.
