ReFind

ReFind gives pre-owned and vintage suits a new lease of life, for all genders. In our open alteration workshop on Ghent’s Vrijdagmarkt, we repair and alter every garment. We are building a circular, inclusive and visible alternative.

The jury on ReFind:

ReFind impresses with a clear concept and a clear presentation. The project gives clothing a new life by recycling and reusing it, making it visible that discarded clothing does not automatically have to end up in the clothing container. The clear communication makes the strength of the concept immediately understandable.

How did the idea for this project come about?

The idea for ReFind arose from a simple observation: a high-quality suit is an expensive investment, but is often worn far too infrequently. We saw how much quality, craftsmanship and raw material are wasted when a suit ends up in the wardrobe or the waste stream after being worn only once. That’s why we wanted to turn that logic on its head: to make existing suits relevant again by repairing, transforming and tailoring them perfectly to their new wearers.

What makes your project so special?

We breathe new life into existing suits. Rather than simply talking about circularity in theory, we put it into practice: repairing, altering and transforming garments. In our open workshop, customers can watch live as a garment is remade for its new wearer. We combine craftsmanship, design and bespoke tailoring with affordable prices, making circular fashion accessible to everyone.

Do you have any further plans for this project?

Above all, we want to reach a wider audience and raise ReFind’s profile even further. We dream of running workshops and collaborations, and are exploring the idea of showcasing our redesigned collection in other shops too. Our biggest dream is to expand ReFind into other cities, because we believe this concept can work anywhere. Beyond that, we’re happy to see what comes our way. It’s already been one big adventure, and we’re excited to see where it takes us.